No Apologies

Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men

By: Anthony Esolen

Narrated by: John McLain

No more apologies for being a man! Bestselling social commentator Anthony Esolen draws on timeless wisdom to defend the masculine virtues of strength, drive, ambition, and determination in building and upholding civilization itself.

It’s time to end the apology tour for traditional masculinity. A generation of young men and boys are being raised in self-loathing, taught that the core of their identity as men is not only abhorrent but the fountainhead of humanity’s ills.

In No Apologies, veteran author and professor Anthony Esolen issues a powerful defense of the virtues of masculine strength. From the thankless brute force that erected buildings, paved roads, and cleared ground, to the boundless energy of youth that compelled centuries of global exploration, to the father’s embodied authority as protector, director, and exemplar of law and justice, Esolen shows how civilization has rested upon the strength of men.

Wizened, accessible, and powerfully articulated, Esolen draws on two millennia of historical thought, citing giants like Plato, Augustine, Aquinas, Twain, Solzhenitsyn, and others in a vigorous and timely defense of the masculine ethos.

©2022 Anthony Esolen (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

Uncomfortable reality

While the book may not be for the irrational of mind. It is an affirmation for the positivity of males and respectful view of traditional gender roles. It posits that strong men probably allowed to develop sharpening mind body and spirit allow our greatest potential. Not as conquer, but as men providing freedom for our families,our nations and fulfillment of human nature. Some might read and say is patriarchal theorism. I think the author is fair showing the positive and negative effects of the male Psyche. He also shows fairness by using the broad strokes of general view not isolating expectations.There are great examples backing the talking points both from founded studies, world religions and arts over human existence. I will and have already suggested this book to family and friends

Anthony Esolen is a modern day gem

Anthony Esolen speaks truth in a matter of fact manner on important topics without modern day fear based qualifiers. Much needed in 2024 and beyond

Common sense yet profound

The author has a way of saying the common, often politically incorrect, truth in such a profound way. Highly recommend for anyone. Not just men.

Most Important Book of 2022!

A tour-de-force—as a father of 3 sons and one daughter, I’m so thankful for this book. Anthony Esolen argues clearly and forcefully on issues I’ve felt were true, but had a hard time expressing. Specifically, he makes strong arguments for the importance of men with regards to their strength, teamwork, passion/drive, and selflessness. The ending of the book is especially strong, Esolen makes some points I had never considered before on why God is presented as male and not female in the Bible.

A must read for anyone concerned about the over-feminization of our society.

It is about time…

It is about time a book like this was written. Esolen writes with authority and reminds us of reality; a good man bestows honor on his community and family. May good men be reminded of their worth. May women read this and find a good man.