Delicate Men
Subtitle
Stories
The stories in "Delicate Men" explore the socialization and cultural norms men and boys in contemporary society face and what happens when an individual fails to live up to those expectations. And though these are individual lives and stories, a strong, common thread unites them all in their frustration, sometimes even guilt, for not being the men they think they are supposed to be.
Bio
R Dean Johnson received his Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at Arizona State University in 2003.
Praise for this book
Johnson’s tales of contemporary male rituals and relationship politics never fail to dazzle with their clarity, nuance, and peril, coiled and waiting to strike.
Wilton Barnhardt New York Times bestselling author of "Lookaway, Lookaway"
'Delicate Men' takes a hard look at men caught in that land between here and there, men on the move, men on the verge of what comes next. The writing is sure, and the stories ring true with hard-earned wisdom.
Lee Martin Pulitzer Prize Finalist author of "The Bright Forever"
