Veteran journalist Oney pulls together twenty magazine features from three decades of his career. In an insightful introduction, the author explains why all of the pieces, published from 1977 to 2011, focus on 'fascinating' men rather than other topics. Oney decided it would be useful for readers to explain how men become strong, resilient, and compassionate in contemporary American society. After all, he writes, 'no one taught me how to be a man,' so maybe male readers would end up better informed and able 'to create' and 'to explore their inner darkness.' . Throughout, the author displays his strong reporting skills and engaging prose. Although every piece focuses on men, the variation of subjects and the different writing styles combine in a journalism anthology more satisfying than most.