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Becoming a Man
On courage, decency and character: 52 letters to young men
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A practical, funny, uplifting and inspiring collection of letters for Australian young men — on how to become the kind of men they want to be. When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean HTML; use your...
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A practical, funny, uplifting and inspiring collection of letters for Australian young men — on how to become the kind of men they want to be.
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Becoming a Man: On courage, decency and character: 52 letters to young men by Julia Baird offers a heartfelt guide filled with wisdom and insight. Each letter is crafted to empower young men to embrace their journey with courage and integrity, focusing on the development of true character.
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ISBN: 9781460770375
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 October 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 0g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Julia Baird is a Sydney-based author and journalist. She writes columns for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and the ABC. She is a former co-host of The Drum on ABC TV, senior editor of Newsweek in New York, Joan Shorenstein Fellow at the Kennedy School at Harvard University, and op-ed contributor for the New York Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Her first book, Media Tarts, was based on her PhD in History about the portrayal of female politicians. Victoria, her biography of Queen Victoria, was published globally to critical acclaim and was one of the New York Times' top ten books of 2016. Her third book, Phosphorescence, was a multi-award-winning international bestseller. Bright Shining was shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for Non-Fiction Book of the Year. Julia lives near the sea with her two children and an abnormally large dog.
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