Billy No-Mates
How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Canongate Books
Published:6th Jul '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This engaging exploration of male friendships reveals the struggles many men face in forming emotional connections. Billy No-Mates offers insights and humor on the topic.
In Billy No-Mates, Max Dickins embarks on a humorous and introspective journey to understand male friendships and the emotional connections that often elude men. Faced with the realization that he has no one to stand by him as a best man on his wedding day, he reflects on his own life and the friendships that have faded over time. This candid exploration reveals a broader issue: many men struggle to forge and maintain close relationships, a challenge that seems to intensify as they grow older.
Through a blend of personal anecdotes and research, Billy No-Mates highlights the societal pressures that contribute to this phenomenon. Dickins delves into the reasons behind men's reluctance to seek emotional support and the impact of mental health on their connections with others. With humor and vulnerability, he addresses the importance of nurturing friendships and being open about feelings, ultimately encouraging men to take charge of their social lives.
As he navigates this quest, Max uncovers valuable insights about what it means to be a friend and how to cultivate deeper bonds. His journey serves as a reminder that friendship is a two-way street, and if he wants to have a best man by his side, he must first become a better man himself. Billy No-Mates is not just a reflection on friendship but also a call to action for men everywhere to prioritize their emotional well-being and social connections.
[Max Dickins] couldn't think of anyone to be his best man. It was a realisation that triggered a poignant - and very funny - odyssey * * Daily Mail * *
A funny but deeply uncomfortable read for those men . . . who have allowed their male friendships to wither * * Sunday Times * *
On the spot * * Guardian * *
A funny, meaty, informative read where [Max Dickins] uses himself as a hook to guide us through male friendships * * Independent * *
Very funny, utterly charming and above all, wise, Billy No-Mates is not so much about getting the friendships you deserve, but deserving the friendships you've got -- TIM DOWLING
Fascinating -- JEREMY VINE * * BBC Radio 2 * *
Really good * * Financial Times * *
Brilliant . . . one of the most important books I've read this year . . . [it] asks us to put a mirror up to our own friendships -- NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE * * Radio5Live * *
Billy No-Mates should be required reading for all us fellas. I wish I had it 10 years ago. Hilarious, elegantly-written and fascinating. As a life-improving call-to-arms, it's impact on me is hard to overstate. It has - without exaggeration - made me a better friend. And maybe even a better man. As absorbing as it is funny -- PHIL WANG
We need a conversation about why men don't have a mate they can talk to * * The Times * *
ISBN: 9781838853549
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 20mm
Weight: 226g
336 pages
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