One Woman’s Year Disguised as a Man

For those who want to experience life from a different perspective, Self-Made Man: One Woman’s Year Disguised as a Man by Norah Vincent is an inspiring and eye-opening memoir of one woman’s journey in which she takes on the identity of a man. In this book, Norah Vincent embarks on a daring social experiment by living as a man for eighteen months. By changing her appearance, voice, and mannerisms, Norah takes on the identity of Ned—a fictional character she creates—and moves through the world as him. Throughout this journey, Norah gains insight into how men think, act, and live differently than women.