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Mean Boys: A Personal History
Author: Geoffrey Mak
Year: April 30, 2024
Format: PDF
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Language: English



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Mean Boys: A Personal History In his captivating memoir, "Mean Boys: A Personal History Geoffrey Mak delves into the complexities of art, desire, style, politics, madness, and coming of age in today's volatile image-obsessed society. The book offers a piercing inquiry into the phenomenon of "mean boys" - individuals who wield cruelty to assert their dominance in the pecking order, leaving a lasting impact on our culture and society. Through personal anecdotes and cultural critique, Mak explores the realms where culture is created and destroyed, spanning from pristine white-walled galleries to the underground clubs of Berlin. As a gay son of an evangelical minister, Mak sought refuge in these spaces, aspiring to join the elite and find a sense of belonging. However, when disaster struck, he was forced to confront the consequences of prioritizing status over true connection. Through this journey, Mak uncovers the value of faith, empathy, and friendship in a world designed to tempt us with what is detrimental to our well-being. The book is divided into five parts, each tackling a different aspect of the mean boy phenomenon and its repercussions. In the first part, "Exile Mak recounts his experiences as an outsider, struggling to find his place in a world that values novelty and status above all else.
Mean Boys: A Personal History В своих увлекательных мемуарах «Mean Boys: A Personal History» Джеффри Мак углубляется в сложности искусства, желания, стиля, политики, безумия и совершеннолетия в современном изменчивом обществе, одержимом имиджем. Книга предлагает пронзительное исследование феномена «подлых мальчиков» - людей, которые проявляют жестокость, чтобы утвердить свое господство в порядке клевания, оставляя длительное влияние на нашу культуру и общество. С помощью личных анекдотов и культурной критики Мак исследует сферы, где культура создается и разрушается, простираясь от нетронутых белостенных галерей до подпольных клубов Берлина. Будучи геем, сыном евангелического служителя, Мак искал убежища в этих пространствах, стремясь присоединиться к элите и найти чувство принадлежности. Однако, когда произошла катастрофа, он был вынужден противостоять последствиям приоритета статуса над истинной связью. В этом путешествии Мак раскрывает ценность веры, сочувствия и дружбы в мире, предназначенном для того, чтобы искушать нас тем, что наносит ущерб нашему благополучию. Книга состоит из пяти частей, каждая из которых посвящена различным аспектам феномена среднего мальчика и его последствиям. В первой части «Exile» Мак рассказывает о своём опыте аутсайдера, изо всех сил пытающегося найти своё место в мире, который ценит новизну и статус превыше всего.
Mean Boys : A Personal History Dans ses fascinants mémoires « Mean Boys : A Personal History », Jeffrey Mac explore la complexité de l'art, du désir, du style, de la politique, de la folie et de l'âge adulte dans une société moderne changeante obsédée par l'image. livre propose une étude poignante du phénomène des « méchants garçons » - des gens qui font preuve de cruauté pour affirmer leur domination dans l'ordre de la diffamation, laissant une influence durable sur notre culture et notre société. Au moyen d'anecdotes personnelles et de critiques culturelles, Mac explore les domaines où la culture est créée et détruite, allant des galeries blanches intactes aux clubs clandestins de Berlin. Étant gay, fils d'un ministre évangélique, Mac a cherché refuge dans ces espaces, cherchant à rejoindre les élites et à trouver un sentiment d'appartenance. Cependant, lorsque la catastrophe a eu lieu, il a été contraint de faire face aux conséquences de la priorité du statut sur le véritable lien. Dans ce voyage, Mac révèle la valeur de la foi, de l'empathie et de l'amitié dans un monde conçu pour nous tenter de nuire à notre bien-être. livre se compose de cinq parties, chacune traitant de différents aspects du phénomène du garçon moyen et de ses conséquences. Dans la première partie de Exile, Mac raconte son expérience d'un outsider qui lutte pour trouver sa place dans un monde qui apprécie la nouveauté et le statut avant tout.
Mean Boys: A Personal History En sus fascinantes memorias, «Mean Boys: A Personal History», Jeffrey Mac profundiza en las complejidades del arte, el deseo, el estilo, la política, la locura y la mayoría de edad en una sociedad moderna y cambiante, obsesionada imagen. libro ofrece una astuta investigación sobre el fenómeno de los «chicos despreciables», personas que muestran crueldad para afirmar su dominio en un orden de difamación, dejando un impacto duradero en nuestra cultura y sociedad. A través de anécdotas personales y críticas culturales, Mack explora los ámbitos en los que la cultura se crea y se destruye, extendiéndose desde las prístinas galerías de pared blanca hasta los clubes clandestinos de Berlín. endo gay, hijo de un ministro evangélico, Mack buscó refugio en estos espacios, buscando unirse a la élite y encontrar un sentido de pertenencia. n embargo, cuando ocurrió el desastre, se vio obligado a resistir las consecuencias de la prioridad del estatus sobre el vínculo verdadero. En este viaje, Mack revela el valor de la fe, la simpatía y la amistad en un mundo diseñado para tentarnos con lo que daña nuestro bienestar. libro consta de cinco partes, cada una dedicada a diferentes aspectos del fenómeno del niño medio y sus consecuencias. En la primera parte de «Exile», Mack narra su experiencia como un forastero que lucha por encontrar su lugar en un mundo que valora la novedad y el estatus por encima de todo.
Mean Boys: A Personal History In seinen fesselnden Memoiren „Mean Boys: A Personal History“ vertieft sich Jeffrey Mack in die Komplexität von Kunst, Begehren, Stil, Politik, Wahnsinn und Coming-of-Age in der heutigen, von Bildern besessenen Gesellschaft. Das Buch bietet eine ergreifende Studie über das Phänomen der „hinterhältigen Jungen“ - Menschen, die grausam sind, um ihre Dominanz in einer Hackordnung zu behaupten und einen dauerhaften Einfluss auf unsere Kultur und Gesellschaft zu hinterlassen. Mit persönlichen Anekdoten und Kulturkritik erkundet Mack die Sphären, in denen Kultur geschaffen und zerstört wird, und erstreckt sich von unberührten Weißwandgalerien bis hin zu Berliner Untergrund-Clubs. Als schwuler Mann, Sohn eines evangelischen Predigers, suchte Mack Zuflucht in diesen Räumen, um sich der Elite anzuschließen und ein Zugehörigkeitsgefühl zu finden. Als sich die Katastrophe ereignete, war er jedoch gezwungen, sich den Folgen der Priorität des Status gegenüber der wahren Verbindung zu stellen. Auf dieser Reise offenbart Mack den Wert von Glauben, Mitgefühl und Freundschaft in einer Welt, die uns mit Dingen in Versuchung führen soll, die unserem Wohlergehen schaden. Das Buch besteht aus fünf Teilen, die sich jeweils mit verschiedenen Aspekten des Phänomens des durchschnittlichen Jungen und seinen Folgen befassen. Im ersten Teil von „Exile“ erzählt Mack von seinen Erfahrungen als Außenseiter, der darum kämpft, seinen Platz in einer Welt zu finden, die Neuheit und Status über alles schätzt.
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Mean Boys: A Personal History Jeffrey Mack, etkileyici anı kitabı Mean Boys: A Personal History'de, günümüzün akıcı imaj takıntılı toplumunda sanatın, arzunun, tarzın, politikanın, deliliğin ve yaşlanmanın karmaşıklığını inceliyor. Kitap, "ortalama çocuklar" olgusu üzerine dokunaklı bir çalışma sunuyor - hiyerarşik düzende egemenliklerini iddia etmek için şiddet uygulayan insanlar, kültürümüz ve toplumumuz üzerinde kalıcı bir etki bırakıyor. Kişisel anekdotlar ve kültürel eleştiriler aracılığıyla Mack, bozulmamış beyaz duvarlı galerilerden Berlin'in yeraltı kulüplerine kadar uzanan kültürün yaratıldığı ve yok edildiği alanları araştırıyor. Evanjelik bir bakanın eşcinsel oğlu olarak Mac, seçkinlere katılmak ve bir aidiyet duygusu bulmak için bu alanlara sığındı. Ancak, felaket vurduğunda, gerçek bağlantıya göre statüye öncelik vermenin sonuçlarıyla yüzleşmek zorunda kaldı. Bu yolculukta Mack, refahımıza zarar veren şeylerle bizi özendirmek için tasarlanmış bir dünyada inanç, empati ve arkadaşlığın değerini ortaya koyuyor. Kitap, her biri ortanca çocuk fenomeninin çeşitli yönlerine ve sonuçlarına ayrılmış beş bölümden oluşmaktadır. Sürgünün ilk bölümünde Mack, her şeyden önce yeniliğe ve statüye değer veren bir dünyada yerini bulmaya çalışan bir yabancı olarak deneyimlerinden bahsediyor.
Mean Boys: A Personal History في مذكراته الرائعة، Mean Boys: A Personal History، يتعمق جيفري ماك في تعقيدات الفن والرغبة والأسلوب والسياسة والجنون والبلوغ في مجتمع اليوم المهووس بالصور. يقدم الكتاب دراسة مؤثرة لظاهرة «الأولاد اللئيمين» - الأشخاص العنيفون لتأكيد هيمنتهم بالترتيب، مما يترك تأثيرًا دائمًا على ثقافتنا ومجتمعنا. من خلال الحكايات الشخصية والنقد الثقافي، يستكشف ماك العوالم التي يتم فيها إنشاء الثقافة وتدميرها، وتمتد من صالات العرض البكر ذات الجدران البيضاء إلى النوادي تحت الأرض في برلين. بصفته ابنًا مثليًا لوزير إنجيلي، لجأ ماك إلى هذه الأماكن، سعياً للانضمام إلى النخبة وإيجاد شعور بالانتماء. ومع ذلك، عندما وقعت الكارثة، اضطر إلى مواجهة عواقب إعطاء الأولوية للمركز على الارتباط الحقيقي. في هذه الرحلة، يكشف ماك عن قيمة الإيمان والتعاطف والصداقة في عالم مصمم لإغرائنا بأشياء تضر برفاهيتنا. يتكون الكتاب من خمسة أجزاء، كل منها مخصص لجوانب مختلفة من ظاهرة الولد الأوسط ونتائجها. في الجزء الأول من المنفى، يتحدث ماك عن تجربته كغريب يكافح من أجل العثور على مكانه في عالم يقدر الحداثة والمكانة قبل كل شيء.

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