"The Man Code" is a play in five acts, or chapters, that confronts the essential topics of manhood head-on. Millennia of ancient wisdom, married to modern-day examples, drive our analysis. Each scene seeks to paint a vivid portrait evocative of male reality. The conflicts can appear complex, and the issues are, at times, nuanced. From the theme of bullying in Chapter One, to Chapter Five's discussion of self-defense, we will examine whether the monster we are grappling with is external or internal. Regardless, the focus is on time-tested approaches to securing victory from certain defeat! In "The Man Code," an A-list of exemplars of human excellence and achievement all vie for the opportunity to share their testimony with you. This is your invitation! Inspirational parents, mavericks of the business world, industrial analysts, championship-winning coaches and players, and current and former servicemen, eagerly await your arrival. But attorneys, scholars and educators, and the men of the skilled trades, among many others, have something to say as well. This book provides each man with a compass and guidance to accompany him along his walk. It is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Yours starts once you open the book's cover. Or as Hall of Fame former National Football League coach and announcer John Madden would tell his players, "Don't worry about the horse being blind, LOAD UP THE WAGON!!!"