Product guide

Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway

Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway is a reflective guide to modern masculinity, drawing on the author's experiences and advice about relationships, mental strength, work and parenthood. Its themes may suit readers looking for a personal, conversational perspective rather than a technical guide.

At a glance

Scott Galloway draws on his own life, from boyhood to adulthood, while addressing masculinity today.
Topics include childhood, depression, anger, pressure, money and relationships.
The publisher presents advice for men and parents of boys, including kindness, taking action and creating opportunities for others.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Personal stories connect the advice to experiences across boyhood and adulthood.
The subject matter spans relationships, mental health, work and parenting rather than focusing on one aspect of masculinity.
A 304-page English-language first edition offers a substantial print read.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date	5 Nov. 2026
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	304 pages
ISBN-10	1398554596
ISBN-13	978-1398554597

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	200 g
Dimensions	13 x 1.85 x 19.8 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in Scott Galloway's perspective on modern masculinity and personal development.
Parents of boys looking for a discussion starter about relationships, mental strength and adulthood.
Gift buyers seeking a book about father-son relationships and advice for young men.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a clinical mental-health resource or professional advice. The listing describes a personal guide, not a specialist reference.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 1,820 ratings

5 stars63%63%
4 stars22%22%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights usefulness for young men, honesty and readability, and some readers value its perspective on father-son relationships. Opinions on writing quality differ, from describing the voice as friendly and wise to finding the writing poor. Value for money is also disputed. This is relevant if you want an approachable personal perspective, but the mixed writing and value comments suggest the style may not suit everyone.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as useful for young men and appreciate its honesty and readability.
Some customers value its discussion of relationships between fathers and sons and consider it a good gift.

Negative themes

Some customers find the writing quality poor.
Customers disagree about whether the book is worth the price.

Mixed feedback

Writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some describing the voice as friendly and wise while others find it poorly written.

Frequently asked questions

What does Notes on Being a Man cover?

The listing describes personal reflections and advice about childhood, depression, anger, work, money, relationships and modern masculinity.

Who is the book aimed at?

The publisher positions it for men and parents of boys. Customer feedback also describes it as useful for young men and as a gift.

Is this a professional mental-health guide?

The supplied description presents it as a personal guide built around Scott Galloway's experiences and lessons, not as clinical or professional mental-health advice.