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Summary: A must-read for every father of a young boy
Review: Tony Parsons' Man and Boy is one of the most moving, captivating, thought-provoking, and funny books I've ever read. I am an editor and have worked on well over 100 books, and this is the kind of book I would have loved to be a part of. Parsons characters come alive, and I can see myself, for better or worse, in Harry Silver. I have a son about Pat's age, and I could easily see myself in Harry's position--caring for a little boy he's totally in love with and facing the prospect of losing him. Throughout my read, I kept thinking, "There but for the grace of God go I."The relationship between Harry and his son, Pat, is splendid and believable. I empathized totally with Harry as he learned to be a father to his son, and I laughed and cried as events in their lives together unfolded. Harry's relationship with his father, a WWII vet who reminds Harry of his own weaknesses, is perhaps even more stirring. Parsons explores the joys of parenting and family life and contrasts them with the notions of romance and the heady and carefree days of dating and early marriage. Parsons also hits the nail on the head concerning divorce and what it does to children. The resolution of the custody fight had me both cheering and feeling a sense of loss. I suggest this book for any man who has a child, who has been married for a while, or who feels he's getting old and wants to "spice up" his life again. Parsons will help you rekindle love for your life and family. You won't take a minute of family life for granted after reading this incredible book.
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Summary: Good, but boring at times
Review: Man and Boy is the first of a sequel ( 'Man and Boy' and 'Man and Wife'). Both books deal with many modern day issues such as: Work, marriage, parenting, love affairs, divorce and death.-in that order-. The story is about a man named Harry Silver. As his 30th birthday draws nearer, his life begins to fall apart. First his wife divorces him leaving him alone with his son. In 6 months Harry starts to build up a good relationship with his son although it is extremely hard work.
The main character is Harry Silver, then there is his (ex)wife Gina and their
Innocent son, Pat. Other characters are Harry's loving, lovable parents and Gina's hateful, hating parents. As you fall deeper into the book, you learn to feel what Harry feels, love who he loves and hate who he hates. Tony Parsons manages to create brilliant and unique characters in the book.
I would say this book covers a few different genres; it is sad, romantic, funny and sometimes depressing. The book is written a bit like a diary. It uses very detailed descriptions of the things Harry loves most, like his son Pat. Here is a quote from Harry about Pat, "Tears came to my eyes for the first time, and I blinked them away. I couldn't look at him. Your child in hospital. It's the worst thing in the world." Harry obviously loves his son a lot.
I would fully recommend this book to everybody age 12+ as it can be a bit complicated sometimes. It was overall an enjoyable read.
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Summary: Entertaining and sweet.
Review: "Man and Boy" deals with the life of Harry Silver, a television producer whose life felt apart when his wife, Gina left him (because he had a one night stand with a colleague) and was soon jobless after he was replaced by the same colleague whom he slept with. Gina, unable to deal with Harry's infidelity, left for Japan and soon Harry was "stuck" with their five-year old son, Pat. Soon, Harry had to learn to take care of Pat, which was hardly an easy task for him. He had to learn to make "real" food for Pat, deal with Pat's obsession with Star Wars and even washing Pat's hair was a challenge. His learning experience was most vividly described. It was, I felt, very sweet, the way Harry grew to be very fond of Pat (calling him "My Beautiful Boy" repeatedly) and I also enjoyed the part where he looked up to his dad, a former World War II veteran with pride. There are definitely many funny moments in "Man and Boy." Tony Parson managed to put in humor while discussing serious issues such as divorce, death, and parenting. There are times where I sympathize with Harry, but there are also times when I think he deserves his troubles. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to understand more about raising a child and also understanding the consequences of divorce on a child. "Man and Boy" is funny, sweet and definitely, entertaining.
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Summary: Man and Boy
Review: Gorgeous! Finally a clearer understanding of single fatherhood and the relationship among the men in a family.
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Summary: Ok(Has its good points and bad points)
Review: I enjoyed reading the book. I never got bored with it. However, I was disappointed with some things that happened. I don't understand why Harry would give Pat back to Gina. In my opinion, a good mother does not move to another country and leave her child. It also doesn't seem likely that a woman would leave her husband so easily. I think most women would leave a cheater eventually, but it seemes liked Gina and Harry never really talked about their problems. I don't feel like I ever go to "know" Cyd. I don't feel like her character was developed enough. Harry does seem a bit immature. He claims that he loved his wife and son, so why did he cheat? If he was happy, why cheat? That doesn't make sense to me. I don't think the author did a good enough job of explaining why he cheated. Another thing that bothered me was the way the book ended. Harry gives up his son, but he's going to have a relationship with Cyd and Peggy? It seemed like he was trying to use Peggy as a replacement for Pat. Even though I had a few problems with the book, I still enjoyed reading and I am going to read the sequel.
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Summary: A very realistic novel about a father and his son
Review: Harry's life is just about perfect, he has a beautiful wife called Gina, a cute 5-year-old boy with a great passion for Star Wars. But one night, in a moment of madness, he sleeps with a co-worker, and his life falls apart.
Harry loses his wife and his job and finds himself a single unemployed parent. He is forced to grow up, take responsibility, and become mature to adapt to the role of a single parent.
When Gina returns to claim her son, Harry realizes how much he loves him: he has completely changed his life for him, and he is not ready to give him up. The characters are true-to-life, well sketched and very believable. It is interesting to read a novel about human relationships from a male point of view. If you start reading "Man and boy", you will not stop it till the end.
Try and let me know!!
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Summary: KRAMER VERSUS KRAMER
Review: MAN AND BOY is the kind of book you buy just before boarding the plane. (The very reason why I bought the novel). Having no expectation of a literary gem. Expecting many quick laughs and few sentimental moments. Tony Parson's fiction, however, is a credible best-seller. An exception. A funny, brilliant comedy-drama. This is "Kramer versus Kramer" for the new age. Harry's (a Shakesperian modern-man who gave up everything- a caring wife, a lovely family- for a one-night stand) relationship with son Pat is the novel's highlight, and the different stages he experienced during his separation with wife Gina. Touching and moving. You'll cry towards the end.
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Summary: Kramer v. Kramer
Review: If you liked "Kramer v. Kramer" you'll like this book, as they have very similar plots and dialog.
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Summary: Women this is worth reading
Review: I enjoyed this book. I found myself wondering if it is just me or do men seem like far more simple creatures.
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Summary: Great book but somewhat lacking
Review: Like many who read this book, I was touched with the father's relationship with his son. The author went into great detail of his steps from having little involvement in his son's life to the realization of his importance. I also like the parallel story regarding the father's relationship with his own father. The journey of finding out what it is about your father that makes him that hero in your life is something that many of us go through. What I found lacking was the relationship between the father and the mother. I really didn't see any type of closure with that relationship. I found myself constantly thinking the next page we'd find her showing back up at home, wanting to give it another try. I thought this area needed a little more attention.
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