The Wonder of Boys by Michael Gurian Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Wonder of Boys
Book Review: Interesting and thought-provoking; some kernels of wisdom.
Summary: 3 Stars
I found the Wonder of Boys to be a mixed bag. I finished feeling I learned a lot about my husband and my 17-month old son but some of the author's theories seemed "over the top". In several places throughout the book, I had to suspend judgment to see what I might learn. I found there were kernels of wisdom mixed within a strong-willed and peculiar view of boys and their place in the world.Book Review: Interesting, but get "Real Boys" by Pollack instead.
Summary: 2 Stars
As a parent of 3 boys, a grandparent of 2 boys, and a classroom teacher of boys for 34 years, I found this book to be interesting, but not as insightful as I would have hoped. There were just a few too many generalizations. I found "Real Boys" by William Pollack to be more in depth aboutwhat really makes boys tick (aside from testosterone)Book Review: Is biology the only determinant of destiny?
Summary: 1 Stars
This book really cops out by claiming every aggressive behaviour in boys is due to testosterone. Taken literally, this book says that our boys and men were healthier when they were little "Warriors", and bemoans the fact that our males lack this war-time outlet now. It is implied that without war-toys, etc., our boy children will be maladjusted. I think our young men today are pleasanter to be with than those of days past, and perhaps the author simply yearns for a return to HIS father's lifestyle.Book Review: Just what most parents want to hear.....
Summary: 2 Stars
I found this book interesting until I reached the second chapter and at that point I could go no further. He admits that evidence about the effects of day care are divided and then turns around to say it is just fine. Not only that, but day care is just like an extended second family which is just what boys need. Please! The final straw came when he basically said that the nuclear family of dad, mom, and kids was no longer possible in America, to just get over it, and move on. He admits that boys being raised by single mothers is the worst possible situation and greatly increases the boys chances for all kinds of problems, so why isn't he admitting that the need to get back to solid intact families is the most important thing we can do for all children in this country? Instead he emphasizes creating this large extended network of three families which is 1st the home family of which any make-up of people is fine, 2nd other relatives and minimum wage paid day care workers, and 3rd the whole community in general. After reading this politically correct 'tell parents what they want to hear' garbage, I knew I couldn't trust another thing he might say.Book Review: Just when I needed it!
Summary: 5 Stars
My son just turned nine and I've had so many questions about the changes that he is going through, that this book answers. Not only that, it identifies things about my husband, brothers and father that finally now make sense, in light of "The Wonder of Boys." I love this book for its positive, inspiring view of boys and men. I am buying copies of it for my brothers and friends who have boys.