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Jason Butler Harner (who plays Gordon Stewart Northcott in Changeling) reads from Pulitzer prize-winning author Michael Chabon's moving, warm and witty memoir about life as a husband, father and son.
In exploring what it means to be a man today, Chabon reflects on the personal and family history that haunts him even as it's being written every day. At the centre of a large and complex family, and with four young children, Chabon evokes memories of his childhood, of his parents' marriage and divorce and of moments of painful adolescent comedy.
Available now on BBC iPlayer
Episode 1. Why are the standards set for fathers so much lower than those for mothers?
Episode 2. Michael Chabon reflects on his complex relationship with his ex-father-in-law.
Episode 3. Michael Chabon considers the lack of freedom granted to today's children.
Episode 4. Michael Chabon wonders why men can never admit to being out of their depth.
Episode 5. Michael Chabon is forced to confront his teenage daughter's emerging sexuality, and his own feelings of protectiveness and helplessness towards her.
Original Broadcasts
Episode 1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrsn
Mon 19 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Tue 20 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Tue 27 Apr 2010
Episode 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrsq
Tue 20 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Wed 21 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Wed 28 Apr 2010
Episode 3 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrss
Wed 21 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Thu 22 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Thu 29 Apr 2010
Episode 4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrsv
Thu 22 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Fri 23 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Fri 30 Apr 2010
Episode 5 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrsx
Fri 23 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Sat 24 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Sat 1 May 2010
I found listening to Mr. Harner read Manhood For Amateurs quite enjoyable. In light of Mr. Harner's role in Changeling, parts of Episode 3 take on a chilling tone.
In exploring what it means to be a man today, Chabon reflects on the personal and family history that haunts him even as it's being written every day. At the centre of a large and complex family, and with four young children, Chabon evokes memories of his childhood, of his parents' marriage and divorce and of moments of painful adolescent comedy.
Available now on BBC iPlayer
Episode 1. Why are the standards set for fathers so much lower than those for mothers?
Episode 2. Michael Chabon reflects on his complex relationship with his ex-father-in-law.
Episode 3. Michael Chabon considers the lack of freedom granted to today's children.
Episode 4. Michael Chabon wonders why men can never admit to being out of their depth.
Episode 5. Michael Chabon is forced to confront his teenage daughter's emerging sexuality, and his own feelings of protectiveness and helplessness towards her.
Original Broadcasts
Episode 1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrsn
Mon 19 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Tue 20 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Tue 27 Apr 2010
Episode 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrsq
Tue 20 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Wed 21 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Wed 28 Apr 2010
Episode 3 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrss
Wed 21 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Thu 22 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Thu 29 Apr 2010
Episode 4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrsv
Thu 22 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Fri 23 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Fri 30 Apr 2010
Episode 5 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rzrsx
Fri 23 Apr 2010 09:45 BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
Sat 24 Apr 2010 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Available on BBC iPlayer until Sat 1 May 2010
I found listening to Mr. Harner read Manhood For Amateurs quite enjoyable. In light of Mr. Harner's role in Changeling, parts of Episode 3 take on a chilling tone.