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The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It

Warren Farrell, John Gray
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The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Warren Farrell, John Gray

The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Education

Psychology
Theme
Community
Topic
Education

Politics & Government

Psychology
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It by Warren Farrell and John Gray discusses challenges faced by boys, highlighting education, mental health, and social dynamics. It explores societal impacts on boys and emphasizes solutions for positive development, encouraging supportive environments for boys' well-being and growth.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,533 ratings

78%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It by Warren Farrell and John Gray receives mixed reviews. Some praise its comprehensive exploration of challenges boys face, valuing the call for increased father involvement. Critics, however, argue it overlooks systemic issues and relies heavily on anecdotal evidence. The book provokes thought but lacks balanced solutions.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It?

A reader who would enjoy The Boy Crisis is likely interested in gender studies, education, or parenting, focusing on challenges faced by boys today. Comparable to Raising Cain by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson, this book targets those seeking solutions to help boys thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

4.3

3,533 ratings

78%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Education

Psychology
Theme
Community
Topic
Education

Politics & Government

Psychology
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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