The Manbook: A Point-by-Point Guide to Sucking It Up and Getting the Job Done

You’re not the man you want to be. Because none of us are. It's a quest, not a destination.

Whether you're young and still learning or seasoned but always trying to improve, this book is a list of hard lessons learned through marriage, fatherhood, war, business and politics all in the quest to be a good man.

Retired Green Beret, husband, father, and Virginia legislator Nick Freitas has spent a lifetime in demanding roles. He has thought deeply about the standards every man needs to meet (and, like all of us, knows the challenge of consistently measuring up). In this book, he shares straightforward, concrete advice on over fifty masculine skills, including:

• How to win an argument fairly
• How to plan the perfect date
• How to win a fight
• How to prepare a steak
• How to pit a car

The answer to the crisis of masculinity is not docility or weakness, but men who are both strong and honorable. Freitas shares his experiences and lessons learned along the way. With a signature blend of humor and hard-earned wisdom, Freitas gives you the actionable knowledge to get things done and be the man your wife, children and country needs.

“Nick Freitas is the kind of man you’re grateful to call a friend—steadfast in faith, strong in character, forged in combat, and unafraid to speak truth. He embodies the modern-day warrior who leads through service, humility, and conviction. In The Manbook, Nick gives men a bold and timely road map to become who God designed them to be: capable, courageous, disciplined, honorable, and grounded in biblical masculinity. In a culture starving for real leadership, this book is a gift and powerful call for men to rise, take responsibility, and lead their families and communities with strength and purpose.” — Chad Robichaux, USMC Force Recon veteran, Pro MMA Champion, Founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, and bestselling author of Silent Horizons

“The Manbook is likely the most practical book on masculinity I’ve encountered. Nick delivers no fluff and no frills, only hard-hitting, ancient wisdom resurrected in modern language. Read this book, apply the wisdom, and be better for it.” — John Lovell, 2nd Ranger Battalion veteran, and bestselling author of The Warrior Poet Way

“The Manbook is a tour de force—practical, gripping, and impossible to put down. Nick Freitas integrates faith, professional expertise, and practical experience to offer a blueprint for combating the crisis of masculinity. Read it—and pass it on! Our country desperately needs this book.” — Kevin D. Roberts, President, The Heritage Foundation

“Nearly every societal ill that plagues this nation could be solved with a greater supply of strong, godly men. The problem is, every successive generation has seen fewer fathers teaching their sons how to fill that role. With The Manbook, Nick Freitas is stepping into the gap. From arguing effectively with your spouse to building a legacy and defending your faith, he offers not therapy-speak or ideological scolding, but practical wisdom, hard-earned lessons, and a moral framework that treats young men as capable of responsibility, courage, and growth. In a society that has left countless young men adrift, this book is a reminder that meaningful, honorable masculinity is still needed and within reach.” — Megan Basham, Culture Reporter for The Daily Wire, and New York Times bestselling author of Shepherds For Sale