The Good Son: Shaping the Moral Development of Our Boys and Young Men

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Summary: Excellent Guide Book for Raising Sons!
Review: Michael Gurian gently takes us through the stages of development in boys as he sees them and has a knack for challenging us and at the same time feel more comfortable with the process. As a father of a severely autistic boy and a typical boy, I can use tips in this book to help Ryan understand his special brother and help him feel less alienated and closer to his family.

"Publisher's Weekly" got it right when they called this book "the definitive guide to the moral and emotional development of our boys and young men."

WELL DONE MICHAEL GURIAN!!!

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Summary: Good Information for a Good Parent
Review: Michael Gurian has succeeded in providing the public with a book that captures the true essence of what it means to be a male in today's world. In The Good Son, he takes his readers on a journey from the moment of birth to adulthood. The present broadening state of violence in our schools and the increasing amount of youth committed crimes within our society, in general, begs the question--why? Gurian's latest book dares to answer this pervasive question that seemingly remains unresolved with each new shocking headline. The Good Son, skillfully answers a host of how's and why's. For example, how we as mentors, parents, relatives and teachers can help boys express their emotions in healthy ways. Gurian talks about the loss of moral literacy among boys and how we can help them develop moral codes. Whether one is connected to a boy or not, one should read this important and practical work by Michael Gurian.

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Summary: Easy reading
Review: This book is suggested to anyone who has to raise a son in todays world. I have bought this book for 2 women raising boys. It has open a new world for me-the understanding of why my boy is the way he is. The author suggest structure and rules will help your young boy blossom into a confident young man. Ever chapter he touches on "the Range of Normal" which you can apply to your child at his age level.

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Summary: An outstanding eye opener to raising boys in todays society
Review: This book needs to be given to all new parents with boys as they leave the hospital along with "What To Expect The First Year". Well written and not just facts about boys, but examples and roadmaps for each stage of their life. With two sons, I am sure that I will continue to use this book over and over.