Title: On Becoming a F*cking Man
Author: Michael J. Ulrich
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Company
ISBN: 979-8888126349
Pages: 239
Genre: Nonfiction / Religion & Spirituality
Reviewer: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Throughout a person’s life, they must ask themselves whether they are choosing to live a life of moral good because they believe it is the right thing to do, or because something has guided them to that decision. For some, belief in a higher power or an organized religion drives them to live a morally upright life. For others, living morally is about making a personal decision that reflects a desire to be the best person they can be and to treat others with the same level of respect.
In author Michael J. Ulrich’s On Becoming a F*cking Man, the author manages to bridge the gap between spirituality and morality. The book explores what it means to live a good and just life if you are not religious but instead believe in a higher power other than yourself. Stepping away from using names in terms, such as God, Jesus, in the Bible, like most religious texts tend to do, the author speaks to the personal relationship people develop with spirituality in general, and how it can lead a man to live a life that is driven by a desire to change the world around them and those in it.
A heartfelt, personable writing style allowed the author to speak directly to the reader in a memorable way. The author found a balance in writing about his personal life and experiences, incorporating those life lessons. The experiences allow the readers to fully immerse themselves in the book and feel the impact of those lessons. Exploring concepts that men should be able to fully absorb and put into practice in their own lives, such as forgiveness, love, and personal inner peace to live a life that is morally right and just, the author was able to infuse his writing style with emotion and drive, also inspiring the readers at the same time.
Readers who enjoy non-fiction, especially those who enjoy books that delve deeper into religion and spirituality, will thoroughly enjoy this book. Readers will especially enjoy the author’s approach to the book’s terminology, as it appeals to those who do not subscribe to a particular religion or belief system. Instead, the book lies more in the spirituality of things, exploring men’s connection to the spirit and the cosmic nature of the universe, without forcing them to specify a particular duty or religious text they must follow. This allows the book to focus instead on what is in a person‘s heart and why it is to the betterment of mankind and men in general to live a life of moral goodness. Whether you’re navigating adulthood, fatherhood, marriage, or personal struggles, this book will challenge you to become the man you were created to be.