Women, Men and the Whole Damn Thing

One of the most talked-about and widely praised articles of 2018, expanded into the water-cooler book of the #MeToo era.

In February 2018, the Good Weekend cover story by David Leser - 'Women, Men and the Whole Damn Thing' - had an unprecedented response from readers both in Australia and around the world. The public reaction to the article was extraordinary and included hundreds of personal messages urging David to expand his story.

David Leser explores his own psyche and role in the patriarchy, and how history has brought us to the #Metoo movement, and its eruptions of female anger worldwide. Where did we go wrong? How do we navigate relationships now? And where to from here?

'An important read for anybody interested in a real dialogue and a real engagement on how to move forward in a #MeToo era. The fact that it is written by a man who is aware of his privileges and led by his curiosity for a genuine understanding makes it all the more important.'

Zainab Salbi, author of Between Two Worlds and executive editor and host of #MeToo, Now What?

'David Leser has written the book a man needed to write. He has a deep ethical understanding of discrimination against women. He cares about that injustice. But he also cares about how men themselves can be part of the solution. Compassionate, incisive and beautifully written.'

Professor Catharine Lumby, academic, author and journalist

'A brave plunge into deep waters: a tough, thorough, tender-even loving-book.'

Robert Drewe, author of The Shark Net