title: The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives
author:  Lewis Howes 
description: This is one of the most important topics today that seemingly no one is talking about: how men can take care of their emotional health in a 21st century that demands it. Crucial reading for any young or struggling man."<br /><b>Mark Manson, </b>#1 New York Times bestselling author of <i>The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck</i><br /><b><br /></b><br />The rigid ideas our culture teaches us about masculinity and femininity make it nearly impossible for real men and women to truly see and love each other. For men who want to free themselves from cultural cagesHowesbook is a life changer. For women who want to offer the men in their lives permission to be fully human<i>The Mask of masculinity</i> is a vital tool. This book has the power to change lives,relationships, and our culture."<br /><b>Glennon Doyle Melton, </b>author of #1 New York Times Bestseller <i>Love Warrior</i> and founder of <i>Together Rising</i><br /><b><br /></b><br />Lewis raw truth of what it's like to be raised as a male athlete in today's world is exactly what we need to hear. I want every football player(and athlete) to read this book so they can understand whats possible when they take the helmet off.<br /><b>Steve Weatherford, </b>Super Bowl Champion, 10-year NFL veteran, Fittest Man in the NFL, father of 5<br /><b><br /></b><br />In his new book, <i>The Mask Of Masculinity</i>, Lewis Howes gives us permission to honor our vulnerability so we can create deeper connections and live a better life. There's nothing sexier than our authentic truth and this book helps us harness it! Lewis transcends gender in this book - its just as much for women as it is for men.<br /><b>Gabby Bernstein, </b>#1 New York Times bestselling author of <i>The Universe Has Your Back</i><br /><b><br /></b><br />For women, reading this book will help them to understand the men in their lives on a much deeper leveland show them ways that they can support the men they love.<br /><b>Gretchen Rubin, </b>#1 New York Times bestselling author of <i>The Four Tendencies </i>and <i>The Happiness Project</i><br /><b><br /></b><br />Lewis Howes is going to help a lot of men with this book.<br /><b>Dr. Drew Pinsky, </b>board-certified internist, addiction medicine specialist, and media personality<br /><b><br /></b><br />Lewis blends vulnerability, insight, and profound courage to a conversation so deeply needed in this pivotal time of dismantling of a stifling and violent patriarchy. May his integrated voice echo loudly and widely as an invitation to provide more freedom and love within masculinity.<br /><b>Alanis Morissette, </b>Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, musician, record producer,and activist<br /><b><br /></b><br />"The single most important book I've read on what it means to be a man. I laughed. I cried. It's a page turner that will rock you. If you're raising a son, read this book. Have a father or a brother? Read this book. Just read this book. You'll love it and be a better human because of it."<br /><b>Mel Robbins, </b>award-winning CNN commentator, bestselling author of <i>The 5 Second Rule</i>, entrepreneur, and mother of 3
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  **PRAISE FOR**
  
  
  **THE MASK OF MASCULINITY**
  
  
  “This is one of the most important topics today that seemingly no one is
  talking about: how men can take care of their emotional health in a twenty-
  first century that demands it. Crucial reading for any young or struggling
  man.”
  
  
  **—MARK MANSON,** #1 _New York Times_ bestselling author of _The Subtle Art of
  Not Giving a F*ck_
  
  
  “The rigid ideas our culture teaches us about masculinity and femininity make
  it nearly impossible for real men and women to truly see and love each other.
  For men who want to free themselves from cultural cages—Howes’ book is a life
  changer. For women who want to offer the men in their lives permission to be
  fully human— _The Mask of Masculinity_ is a vital tool. This book has the
  power to change lives, relationships, and our culture.”
  
  
  **—GLENNON DOYLE MELTON,** author of #1 _New York Times_ bestseller _Love
  Warrior_ and founder of Together Rising
  
  
  “Lewis’s raw truth of what it’s like to b