"This book explores how men experience long-term health conditions. It challenges the stereotype that men are unemotional about their health and explores the impact illness can have on masculinity, mental well-being, body image, and intimacy. As a female researcher, Caroline provides a unique and nuanced perspective on how men cope with long-term conditions, from self-management strategies to navigating the sometimes difficult decision to seek help. Packed with practical advice, this book is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for men with long-term health conditions." (Mwidimi Ndosi, Associate Professor of Rheumatology Nursing) "This will be a tremendous resource for both practitioners and researchers working in the field. Research has consistently shown that in issues such as coping, mental wellbeing, and self-management support, men who live with long term conditions often have specific needs and preferences and require a tailored approach. This text will provide nurses and allied health professionals with invaluable knowledge to better understand men's needs and improve their delivery of person-centred care." (Prof Paul Galdas, Professor of Nursing and Men's Health, University of York, UK) "A very clever book that covers a breadth of important issues in relation to men's health while also providing the critical nuance and depth that is required when considering the complex issues involved in this field.

A must read for anyone with a genuine interest in moving men's health forward." (Prof Steve Roberson, Emeritus Professor of Men, Gender and Health, University of Sheffield, UK) "This is a very important book in the growing field of men's health. Little has been written on the experiences of men with chronic ill-health and this text, based on interviews with men with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis, gives a clear indication of the challenges men face with life-changing conditions. The honesty with which the men open up to describe their day-to-day realities gives an insight that all working within the health and social care sector should read and learn from." (Prof Alan White, Emeritus Professor of Men's Health, Leeds Becket University, UK) "An engaging and accessible handbook to the many intricacies of men's health. Centering the words and experiences of male patients themselves, Caroline Flurey guides us deftly through the interplay of masculinity, male identity and men's relationship to their health and their bodies. A book that demands a place on the shelves of every clinician and academic with an interest in men's health and wellbeing." (Ally Fogg, writer and co-founder of Men and Boys Coalition) "As a health researcher, I've come to understand that beneath the resilient exteriors society expects, men deeply desire understanding and support as they navigate their health challenges.

This book is a pioneering testament to their stories, the first of its kind to call for dismantling the barriers of silence and stigma. It aims to foster environments where men can openly discuss their health, revealing their vulnerabilities without fear of judgment. By spotlighting men's unique experiences with long-term conditions, we challenge damaging societal narratives and advocate for health support systems that are both inclusive and effectively tailored to their needs." (Prof Yeliz Prior, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Salford, UK).