I read the articles at Testosterone Nation regularly. They are well written and have good information on nutrition, strength, and conditioning. Also, they are usually witty, often sarcastic, and always full of character, thanks to editor T C Luoma.In his book, The Testosterone Principles 2: Manhood and Other Stuff, Luoma writes with the same humor and logic, but on a larger range of topics that relate to men. Weddings, for instance:“The irony of the typical American wedding is that, despite being the modern-day equivalent of what started out as a fertility ritual, it’s the most emasculating thing imaginable.”The book is, as you guessed by the title, the sequel to another, both of which are collections of Luoma’s before published articles. Hence, they are as varied as the interests of a testosterone fueled middle-aged man—women, sex, strength, friends, and food, all with a good dose of philosophy and storytelling. Perfect for us cave-man types.This book is not for the easily offended, the feminist, the toxic masculinity police, or the body love crowd. But other men, and probably a few cool women, will love it.One of my favorite chapters is “The Gathering,” where Luoma writes about friendships between adult men, or more specifically, the lack thereof. It’s no secret that most grown men have few, if any, friends, not counting those who their wives or girlfriends force on them. But Luoma says, although it takes time effort, and commitment, it’s important and worth it:“In a time where masculinity is at best, ill-defined, periodically being in the company of other good men is rejuvenating. It can help redefine yourself or help you reclaim your lost identity; it can fix you up when you need fixing.”That quote sums up why I like this book; reading it makes me feel like I’m with a buddy, no females around, where we can relax, speak honestly, and be ourselves. Luoma makes me laugh, encourages me, and tells me to gird up my loins and act like a man. That’s refreshing.