A review by sireno8
How To Be a Man: A Guide To Style and Behavior For The Modern Gentleman by Glenn O'Brien, Jean-Philippe Delhomme

4.0

I know what a number of friends of mine are getting for Christmas!!! What a blessing that someone has finally written a very funny but quite informative style guide for the modern man. The only style tips I ever got -- like don't button the bottom button of a jacket or vest, always were clean underwear in case you in an accident and don't wear socks with holes outside of the house b/c you might have to take your shows off in a guest's--came from my mom. And though I still remember them, they certainly didn't come from a male perspective. This book made me want to not only dress up but dress right. I may not agree with everything he says (i think men should be allowed more jewelry than cufflinks and wristwatches, you should only wear white socks with athletic shoes no matter where you wear them and he does address the cologne issue at all) but it's all set forward with great wisdom wit and, of course, style. His tips on modern life and observations on man's predicament are priceless. His voice is as clear as his opinions, but it's never snooty or condescending (unless he's letting you in on the joke). I may have to buy this as a Christmas present to myself for future reference.