Raising Boys: Why Boys Are Different-And How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-Balanced Men

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Summary: Great for Mothers
Review: This book gives an insight into the world of the opposite sex. I am grateful a friend recommended it to me, and I now recommend it to a mother. Not so useful for men I don't think, but helpful for pointing out behaviour that is considered normal in the male world.

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Summary: Good advice backed up with scientific studies
Review: This book is well written and offers insight into the working brains of boys. "Raising Boys" defines the scientifically proven differences (chemical, emotional, physiological, etc) between boys and girls and why boys need special considerations to thrive. And most importantly, the book follows with practical advice on how to apply the ideal environment for boys.

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Summary: Good as a Companion to "Manhood"
Review: This book was written after Steve Biddulph's first book "Manhood" which was truly groundbreaking. If one grows up in the masculine societies of Australia, US, Britian, Scandinavia etc then these books are invaluable. Problem of course being that it's hard sometimes to get these masculine men to read books like "Manhood" as they are very confronting and avoiding emotions is what macho societies are all about! This book is great as it's aimed at parents and others raising boys and the differences between little girls and little boys. Definately a book that if bought and followed by parents would be amazing for future generations. It hasn't got the detail of some of his other books though.

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Summary: Good as a Companion to "Manhood"
Review: This book was written after Steve Biddulph's first book "Manhood" which was truly groundbreaking. If one grows up in the masculine societies of Australia, US, Britian, Scandinavia etc then these books are invaluable. Problem of course being that it's hard sometimes to get these masculine men to read books like "Manhood" as they are very confronting and avoiding emotions is what macho societies are all about! This book is great as it's aimed at parents and others raising boys and the differences between little girls and little boys. Definately a book that if bought and followed by parents would be amazing for future generations. It hasn't got the detail of some of his other books though.

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Summary: Revelations
Review: This is the BEST book I have read on raising boys. Biddulph writes in a clear, crisp voice making it easy for anyone to understand the fine art of being a male. He has made me realize how and why my husband and son are the same in some ways and very different in others. Girls are not ignored here, either. He compares and contrasts the two, so subtle differences are made just as obvious as the not-so-subtle ones. He takes time show why the two can act and/or react differently in the same situations. Everyone, especially teachers, should read this great book!

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Summary: Steve's book have done it again.
Review: We have a 5 year old son whom we quite agree is not ready for school yet compared to his niece of the same age which Steve attributes to his testosterone cycle. He can read very well but is just not ready to sit down to do writing especially going through with writing Chinese characters. He is full of beans even after school and simply wants to move around and have plenty of activities. Thoroughly enjoy reading this book and will be one that my wife and I will keep refering to every now and then to help him grow from boyhood to manhood.

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Summary: If you have a son you should read this book!
Review: What a fabulous book! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and learnt a lot along the way. This book is interesting, thought-provoking, useful, inspiring, and very easy to read. With sections for parents, fathers, mothers, schools and communities there is something for everyone to learn about raising boys.