Book of the Month

What is it about

Tracing the history of Men from 1860s till the modern times, Gary Cross has wonderfully talked about how American boys have changed their ways and perception over these generations. The book gives an insight view of metamorphosis in men’s experiences and code of conducts in society with the changing times. While talking about the minute changes in the men’s behaviour like shunning away family life in today’s neo-liberal era, the book gives a vivid picture of how men were self-driven earlier to take the family responsibilities but have contrastly changed with the time.

b. Why we recommend

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As the book primarily is about men in the cultural context of both earlier generations and current generations, it is a good read to understand the cultural aspect of America and how does it place men in it. Specifically for men who love to read the coming of age story of men in American Society, this is surely for them.

c. About the Author

Gary Cross is a professor of History at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of various books on the American history of popular culture, like The Playful Crowd: Pleasure Places in the Twentieth Century; The Cute and the Cool: Wondrous Innocence and Modern American Children's Culture; An All-Consuming Century: Why Commercialism Won in Modern America; and Kids' Stuff: Toys and the Changing Worlds of American Childhood.

The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man

American Manhood: Transformations In Masculinity From The Revolution To The Modern Era

Lost in Time - Ghatotkacha and the Game of Illusions by Namita Gokhale

Lost in Time is a fictional story revolving around the illusionary world of Ghatotkacha and a child’s subconscious mind. A fascinating read for young generation especially for people willing to read about the beautiful character of Ghatotkacha and the rarely seen bond of friendship. Namita Gokhale has quite interestingly illustrated the bond of friendship and enduring puzzles of the past.

Canto Bight (Star Wars): Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Saladin Ahmed, Rae Carson, Mira Grant, John Jackson Miller

The story is about four characters looking to make their fortunes work anyhow in the Casino city of Canto Bight. The stories set on one sort of a fateful evening where all the four characters are interconnected and they explore the casino city. Coming from the amazing and fabulous authors the book is a treat for all the Star Wars lovers.

From the January 2018 issue of FHM India.