After almost 40 years of working with men, I’m still trying to figure us out. I started back in the 80s when I was in my 40s. I wrote about men like myself who were trying to balance work and family. Way too often, work won. Back in those days, we were trying to figure out what healthy masculinity looked like. As I wrote in one of my books, often we felt like we were trying to “Awaken from a …
In Michigan today, football is huge. Two seismic events in the same month: Michigan Wolverines playing for the national, and the Detroit Lions competing for the Super Bowl. January 2024 could be the greatest football month in the history of Michigan. For some of us, football started when we were very young. As we played in our backyards, we all dreamed of one day playing in the Big House or at Briggs Stadium, where the Detroit Lions roared. …
Men & Healthy Aging As men, we face unique challenges as we age. Physical changes, new realities, and evolving priorities can leave us feeling adrift. But what if we could chart a course for a fulfilling, vibrant later life? That’s the promise of my new book, “Men: A Guide to Healthy Aging.” It’s your daily companion, packed with actionable strategies for taking control of your well-being and embracing the opportunities ahead. This advice is based on my …
Like many, I’ve been an enthusiastic reader for as long as I can recall. While books weren’t abundant at home, my parents took me to the Oak Park and Ferndale libraries, sparking my love for reading. I devoured anything in print, even cereal boxes, and especially relished books about baseball, with John R. Tunis being my favorite author. Even today, I favor reading over watching television, just as I did in my younger years. In my youth, my focus …
I am looking forward to organizing the Holiday Book Fair and signing event scheduled for Friday, December 1st at 8:00 AM, hosted at Zingerman’s Roadhouse. This event, organized in collaboration with Ari from Zingerman’s, will showcase 14 local authors specializing in books on leadership. Register for the event here. As I prepare for this event, I reflect on my own journey to becoming an author and the genesis of each of my books. My memories flood back to Mr. McKay, …
November 11 was Veterans Day. It was approximately 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. Many of the armed forces who participated in the war are still suffering the consequences. Some have physical disabilities and pain. Others have mental disabilities and pain. Many have both. In honor of the veterans, I want to present the story of my good friend Nick, who was drafted into the army in 1968. The story was written by Betty-Ann Gillalind, who interviewed …