Man Square: Man Simplified

By Curtis R. Hibbler

Ladies, the book you are about to read is a compilation of the reflections of men. This piece of literary gold is for your benefit. Man Square was created to give women an accurate assessment of most mens basic requirements for a long and fulfilling relationship. A square has four equal sides; a man has four equally important requirements. Four requirements . . . Four sides . . .SIMPLE.
Every man has his own personality, so when you apply the knowledge from this book with what you already know about your man, you are on your way to a better understanding of him, I GUARANTEE IT!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jul 25, 2014
• ISBN: 9781496926432

Curtis R. Hibbler

My name is Curtis R. Hibbler, and I was born in 1963 on the South Side of Chicago in Englewood. I graduated Paul Robeson High School, and I am a stationary engineer by trade for 26 years. I have been a licensed contractor, owner, and operator of C. Hibbler Construction Company for eight years, and I am the Vice President of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Chicago. I began writing in 2010, and this is my first book published.

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Published by AuthorHouse 07/21/2014

ISBN: 978-1-4969-2644-9 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-2643-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014913121

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1

Reviews for Man Square

[viviennestrauss · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent writing but I can see why I didn't like this in junior high - the cruelty to animals is pretty difficult to take. I saw recently that this is on a "banned book" list - have no idea why.

[liciasings · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this story. The writing was clever and well-crafted, the dog's story was interesting, and the themes of the power of instinct and love - in nature and in between a human and an animal - this was all well-done. It was a very different book from what I usually read. The voices and the characters are all male; the story seems to be targeted at young men or boys. It certainly wasn't a favourite. Even so, it is hard to deny that this is a classic, and I am glad I took the time to read it.

[kakadoo202 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

being a cat person it might have been a mistake to read a book about a dog. the dog was terrorized by a man in a red sweater? i thought dogs cannot see red. and do dogs really think so much? and fight ti dead to lead a sledge? not sure why this is a classic.

[nathan7c7moore · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is one of those books that I might have read before and forgotten about it. This was a pretty good book, I think my favorite part was that I picked up a new vocabulary word because the author over used it... "virility."

[bkmeredith · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This book was okay. That's all.

I was expecting a bit more really. so much happens in the book but it's glossed over pretty quickly each time and then something new comes along. The characters are all fairly vague so you don't really care when they pass out of the story.

It was short but I was more than ready for it to end. Not a bad book but just not one I was drawn in by.

[sfm13 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My favorite Jack London novel! I love how he writes from Buck's perspective. I felt I could relate the the dog on a personal level... feeling like I knew what he was going through.

[angelarenea-1 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Maybe it's because I'm not a dog, but I just don't find it interesting being in the mind of Buck. I was very excited to read this because so many people raved about it, but it just didn't hold my interest even as a child.

[thelesley · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I read this with my husband. I dont like the racial undertones in Jack london's work. That aside, i wasnt all bad. My husband liked it. Of course he likes anything natureish

[nyanyanhoi · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This story about the dog that for dog sled.They endure cold and hurt. They grow up strongly like wolf. There are some person abandon their dog if dog get weak. But Thornton desn't.I think It's very nice story. I feel friendship between human and the dog. Because when Thornton in danger, the dog try to help him.

[cassandrat-1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

It was ok. It's no White Fang.

[donnagalanti · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Both of these tales (White Fang & Call of the Wild), one of a civilized dog who embraces the wild after he is stolen and one of a wild dog tamed by the love of a man...are both masterpieces that embrace the animal and flawed humanity in man and the the beasts that show us so and brave so much. Both are raw, emotional tales told in sparse, beautiful language that gnaw at you long after you put them down. First read at age 12, and enjoyed again as much at 41.

[schmerguls · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I read this book when I was a freshman in hih school and while I have nor surviving record of what I thought about it when I read it mymemory is that I liked it a lot.

[jimocracy · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Yep... this is still a great book. I don't think I had read this since I was a kid but I still like it (especially the ending). Jack London always has courage to write his stories with a reality (no matter how unpleasant) rather than just writing shiny, happy stories.

[she_climber · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I always thought I had read this but I guess I confused it with White Fang. Got it on audio to listen to with my daughter (11) on a long car ride and we loved it. The entire story is told from the point of view of Buck, a St. Bernard/German Shepherd mix, who ends up in the Alaskan wilderness and becomes a thing of legends. Now, to get White Fang.

[ron18-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's pretty hard to find fault with this story or the way it's told. It was particularly engaging to read while my family is in the process of rehabilitating a very fearful rescue dog. Jack London is among the go-to authors for perspective on how we think when you pare away frivolous comforts - and that's exemplified in CotW.

[jenn.s · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a timeless classic that should be a must read for everyone. It's on the list of books my children will read and one of those I make sure the local library has a good copy of. The author knows what he's writing about and it shows as you read through a touching story about a dog growing up and the troubles he endures.

[dandelionroots · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

These tales are so brutal."All the easy moral maxims of social life are tested - and most found wanting - in this ferocious landscape. This sometimes seems to be one of London's driving motives, as though his calling is to remind everyone of the chill below the warmth of our cozy social conventions." (Tobey Hiller)

[gbev2008 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I never read this as a youngster though it seemed to be "unofficially required" reading in elementary school. I always assumed it was man and his dog story, but it turned out to be civilized dog returns to wilderness story told from the dog's point of view. And it worked well. Very well written and engaging.

[aine.fin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Decided to read this when I saw it on the Guardian's best 100 books list - thought I had read it when I was younger but realised that was White Fang. Follows Buck the domestic dog stolen from the south and brought north to be a sled dog. Absorbing quick read.

[nicholspdx · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What an excellent book! This story keeps moving so fast it is hard to put it down out of fear it might keep going without you! Even in it's raw brutality this is a beautiful story of betrayal, devotion, and being true to one's inner self.

[suso711_1 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Horrid book.

[mikeru_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The main character of this story is a dog that is called Buck.He was had by a man, but one day he is carried off and meets various people and dogs. He is very clever and strong, so I think he is like a wild wolf.Buck's life is thrilling and terrible. But he followed the call of the wild finally, so his life may be happy.

[moonimal · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I have such a strong memory of reading this book in seventh grade - listening to my teacher talk about Buck, and paging through one of those hardbound school editions. After reading about this book on some literary blog, I re-read it in two nights while on a business trip, and loved it all over again.What to say?"An' dat Buck fight lak two hells," was Francios answer.

[enockpioulle · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It's great juvenile literature, however, adults could also enjoy it for its so many fine qualities. Dog lovers and nature lovers in general will share more than one state of mind with Buck and the general description of the wilderness. Highly recommended.

[stevenjohntait · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book. Everyone should read it.

[cyphred · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I think the author really expressed the virtue of loyalty in his book. Buck never left Thorton, and even after he died returned there every year. Another theme is survival of the fittest. The author creates many tests for Buck's strength and perseverance. Buck passed all these and the author made it clear. I would recommend this book to anyone.

[shumphreys_5 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Based on Jack London's adventures following the Gold Rush, this novel describes the life of a dog named Buck, kidnapped and sold as a sled dog to brutal gold diggers. Buck learns the hard way how to survive in a dog eat dog world in the bitter Yukon among cutthroats and backstabbers, eager to literally tear him to pieces. 6-9 grade. Wide Appeal. group read. strengths - epic tale of adventure, surprise, and danger, dog book!, great imageryweaknesses - archaic language, graphic content

[aliceanna-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I'm glad I read it because I had never done so earlier in my life, but I won't read it or anything else like it again. I can't take the brutality against the animals in the book. It's just hard for me to read that.

[nholt_23 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a powerful novel based around the life of a lone wolf- setting out in the world to make his way. I read it when I was 14 and couldn't put it down. Excellent writing, and a superb unique story. I recommend it to anyone who loves a great work of art.

[jodyjoujou_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My first book ever to read when I started Middle school. One of my favorite lit books. Its a great book because it plays on all the different level of the readers' feelings. Sometimes I felt angry, sad, and some chapter and plot made me happy, excited. Overall I recommend it for anyone who needs to get into reading this book will make you want to read more.