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The Boy Crisis
- Narrator
- Warren Farrell, John Gray
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 13 March 2018
- Run Time
- 15 hours 10 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
What is the boy crisis?
It’s a crisis of education. For the first time in American history, our s ons will have less education than their dads.
It’s a crisis of mental health. As boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women.
It’s a crisis of sexuality. Sex is a minefield for our sons. They’re bombarded with mixed messages, afraid of being either too sensitive or not sensitive enough.
It’s a crisis of fathering. Boys with less-involved fathers are more likely to drop out of school, drink, do drugs, become delinquent, and end up in prison.
It’s a crisis of purpose. Boys’ old senses of purposes, being a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner, are fading. Many bright boys are experiencing a “purpose void,” feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate gratification. Compounding this issue are addicting video games that lead to distraction and ADHD.
So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint for what parents, teachers, and policy makers can do to renew our sons’ sense of purpose to help them become men, fathers, and leaders worthy of our respect.
Critics Review
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“Raspy and aged, Farrell’s voice can be enjoyable to listen to…his energy and emphasis enliven the text as it generates a sense of personal investment by Farrell himself…This audiobook turns the trappings of masculinity into less formidable hurdles for parents and their boys to overcome.”
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“Dr. Warren Farrell shines his searchlight on the ‘boy problem with no name’ in this totally absorbing, astonishing, and masterful book. Best of all, he offers parents and educators straightforward solutions with a heart full of compassion.”
Gail Sheehy, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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“The Boy Crisis will deepen your awareness and help you guide your son through the many dilemmas and ordeals that attend the journey from boyhood to manhood. Profoundly helpful.”
Sam Keen, New York Times bestselling author
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“The Boy Crisis brilliantly explores the challenges facing our sons—and everyone. The sections on ADHD, the role of mothering and fathering, and developing boys’ health intelligence are priceless and life changing.”
Suzanne Somers, actress and New York Times bestselling author
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“It would be impossible to read this book and not become a better parent, teacher, or thought leader.”
Marci Shimoff, author of Love for No Reason
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“Presents a long overdue vision of boys’ self-worth, sense of purpose, and idea of heroism that will leave our boys happier, healthier, and better prepared to sustain love.”
Dr. Richard A. Warshak, author of Divorce Poison
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“A must-read for anyone who cares about our boys, our schools, our culture, and the future of our country.”
Helen Smith, PhD, author of Men on Strike
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Details
- Author
- Warren Farrell, John Gray
- Narrator
- Warren Farrell, John Gray
- Duration
- 15 hours 10 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 March 2018
- ISBN
- 9781538552841
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Relationships and families: advice and issues, Age groups: adolescents, Parenting: advice and issues, Gender studies, gender groups, Age groups: children
Synopsis
What is the boy crisis?It’s a crisis of education. For the first time in American history, our s ons will have less education than their dads. It’s a crisis of mental health. As boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women. It’s a crisis of sexuality. Sex is a minefield for our sons. They’re bombarded with mixed messages, afraid of being either too sensitive or not sensitive enough. It’s a crisis of fathering. Boys with less-involved fathers are more likely to drop out of school, drink, do drugs, become delinquent, and end up in prison. It’s a crisis of purpose. Boys’ old senses of purposes, being a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner, are fading. Many bright boys are experiencing a “purpose void,” feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate gratification. Compounding this issue are addicting video games that lead to distraction and ADHD.So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint for what parents, teachers, and policy makers can do to renew our sons’ sense of purpose to help them become men, fathers, and leaders worthy of our respect.
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