Esther Vilar is a German-Argentine writer, now 89, most well-known in our circles as the authoress of an extraordinary book published in 1971, The Manipulated Man. The third edition was published in 2008.

I believe it was in 2021 that Amazon ceased selling the English-language edition of the book, although other retailers continued to stock it (I believe some still do). The good news is that the book has just been published, with a new translation from the original German, as The Tamed Man, and it’s available on Amazon, the paperback selling for £10.99, the Kindle ebook at £5.99. Sadly it doesn’t include the small amounts of additional material penned by Vilar for the second and third editions of The Manipulated Man.

The description on Amazon, which doesn’t mention that the book is laugh-out-loud funny at times with its (refreshingly) honest descriptions of women:

“The Tamed Man – A Critical Look at Hidden Power in Relationships

Half a century after its first publication, this book remains essential reading for anyone seeking to question dominant narratives about power between the sexes.

In The Tamed Man, German-Argentine psychologist Esther Vilar presents a surprising and controversial analysis that challenges the conventions of contemporary thought. Far from the usual discourse, Vilar argues that in modern societies, it is not women but men who are the truly oppressed—trapped in an emotional and social system that conditions them from seduction to subjugation.

Through clear, sharp, and uncompromising language, the author explores how—according to her view—women use sex, affection, and emotional manipulation as tools of control, shaping a silent yet effective form of domination that defines the male role in work, relationships, and everyday life.

Republished in an era marked by political correctness and ideological conformity, The Tamed Man does not seek to provide easy answers but rather to provoke bold and critical reflection on power dynamics between men and women. Its message remains as uncomfortable as it is necessary: if we truly want to understand the complexity of human relationships, it’s time to dare to look from another angle.

A classic that continues to stir debate. A book that leaves no one indifferent.“

The book is free with Kindle Unlimited, for which you’ll require a subscription. The subscription entitles you to up to 20 eligible Kindle Unlimited titles at any time. Amazon.co.uk currently have two subscription offerings, a free trial of 30 days, or two months for £3.99, thereafter £9.49pcm.

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