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  1. matheikal
    September 24, 2021 @ 7:57 pm

    These sound like interesting books that I must give a try.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:48 pm

      Do pick them up.

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  2. Sivaranjini
    September 24, 2021 @ 7:57 pm

    The list of books seems to be unique . Books that talk about reality are rare. And this is an impressive list indeed.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:49 pm

      Thanks Sivaranjini. 😊 You are so right. We need more such books by Indian authors.

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  3. Sivaranjini
    September 24, 2021 @ 8:01 pm

    it is an impressive list indeed and books that talk about reality are rare.

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  4. Manali Desai
    September 24, 2021 @ 10:46 pm

    I absolutely loved Justin Baldoni in Jane The Virgin. I wasn’t aware he’s an author too. Thanks for this list. I believe a change can be brought about only through books and other sources of mainstream media.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:50 pm

      Thanks Manali 😊. I wish Indian authors explored this more.

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  5. Saba ladha
    September 25, 2021 @ 1:17 am

    It is really sad that men are taken so for granted today. Though they deserve this attention as welll

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    • Deepika Sharma
      September 26, 2021 @ 4:09 pm

      These look absolutely interesting reads. Your review is so balanced.

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      • Ritu
        October 17, 2021 @ 3:52 pm

        Thank you Deepika 😊

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:51 pm

      Exactly Sana. Not all men.

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  6. Smita Saksena
    September 25, 2021 @ 10:30 am

    The list looks quite interesting and a unique one. Would like to read few of these.

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    • Ginia
      September 27, 2021 @ 6:24 pm

      Toxic masculinity is often accompanied by intense bouts of mansplaining! This seems like an interesting list of must reads

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      • Ritu
        October 17, 2021 @ 3:53 pm

        So true, Ginia. Do pick them up.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:52 pm

      Thank you, Smita 😊

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  7. Mayuri Nidigallu
    September 25, 2021 @ 5:43 pm

    I love how you read varied genres and introduce them to us, Ritu. I loved your suggestions on books based on the Environment and today through this post i learnt something new again. Going to check out these books as well.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:54 pm

      Thank you so much, Mayuri, for being such a huge support. 😊 I am glad to be able to bring these books to the forefront.

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  8. Pratibha
    September 27, 2021 @ 8:51 am

    This looks like a book to read to understand a very different perspective. Thank you for the recommendation. #MyepicaReads

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    • Charu
      September 29, 2021 @ 10:12 am

      Glad you addressed this topic. The pressure men face is the same as what women face on day-to-day basis. Patriarchy is two-folded!

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      • Ritu
        October 17, 2021 @ 3:55 pm

        Exactly, Charu. And I have seen some from close quarters.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:55 pm

      My pleasure, Pratibha 😊

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  9. Suchita Agarwal
    September 27, 2021 @ 4:18 pm

    It’s so important to include everyone in the conversation so we can have better, more inclusive solutions because so many of these traits are ingrained in us that we don’t even realize we’re being toxic until someone points it out – or it happens to a loved one.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:56 pm

      You are absolutely right, Suchita. We often don’t realize it until it affects someone close.

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  10. Neha Sharma
    September 27, 2021 @ 8:04 pm

    I am glad to see that the conversation on toxic masculinity has begun and it’s spreading. These books sound like a must-read for everyone. Just watched the Ted Talk too, it’s powerful.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:57 pm

      Thank you Neha 😊

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  11. Cindy Dsilva
    September 28, 2021 @ 1:31 am

    Makes total sense. It all starts with ‘boys don’t cry’ and ‘stop crying like a girl’. Sad, but true. Therefore I let my son cry when he feels like. Need more awareness on such topics.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:58 pm

      Exactly Cindy. It is high time we in India talked about this.

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  12. Harjeet Kaur
    September 28, 2021 @ 2:01 pm

    These are very interesting books on Toxic Masculanity. I have started reading a book or two inspired by your reading, Ritu. But I have a long way to go.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:59 pm

      I am so glad to read that. 😊

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  13. Gurjeet Chhabra
    September 28, 2021 @ 4:36 pm

    Seems like a great book. I am going to read it soon.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 3:59 pm

      Do pick it up.

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  14. Abha Singh
    October 2, 2021 @ 4:23 pm

    You always recommend great books with balanced review. These books sounds interesting and I would love to read them. I haven’t read any book based on this topic.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 4:00 pm

      Thank you so much, Abha 😊. Do pick them up.

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  15. Harshita
    October 4, 2021 @ 8:02 pm

    You have raised a point that I was discussing with my friends yesterday, of how to raise boys who are emotionally mature and will be equal partners later in life.
    These two books are making us aware of how toxic masculinity can affect men too.
    p.s. I am in awe of the range of books you read.

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 4:01 pm

      Thank you so much, Harshita 😊. We need more discussions around this topic

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  16. Srikanth
    October 4, 2021 @ 10:47 pm

    Thanks for the recommendations, and the review for helping us know more about the lovely books

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 4:02 pm

      Thank you, Srikanth

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  17. priyanka
    October 5, 2021 @ 11:09 am

    Toxic masculinity is not just bad for women, it is equally bad for men. Such a beautiful post,

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 4:02 pm

      Exactly Priyanka. And very few realize it.

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  18. Chetan Maheshwari
    October 6, 2021 @ 6:23 pm

    Good ones, I will read

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    • Ritu
      October 17, 2021 @ 4:03 pm

      😊

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