Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for The Purpose of Boys by Michael Gurian - Available

The Purpose of Boys

Helping Our Sons Find Meaning, Significance, and Direction in Their Lives

by Michael Gurian
ebook
1 of 1 copy available
Borrow Read a sample Read a sample
1 of 1 copy available
The final and conclusive book in the groundbreaking series on boys and their development

In this climax to his series of landmark books about boys, Michael Gurian offers a powerful new program to help us give our sons a core purpose–a program based on building morality, character, career goals, the ability to form intimate relationships, selflessness, personal and community responsibility, and an accelerated process of developmental maturity. Gurian reveals how important purpose is for the success and happiness of boys and explains how a boy's core personality, nature, and genetic predisposition functions to create both strengths and weaknesses in their journey towards maturity.

  • Includes an innovative program for support and interventions according to the unique needs, weaknesses, and strengths of each individual young man.
  • This book is the follow-up to Gurian's bestselling The Minds of Boys
  • Draws on the latest science and field research on how boys develop neurologically
  • Gurian explores the unique issues boys must confront, and shows how their strategy for moral development and success in life is predicated on their nature and genetic predispositions.

    • Creators

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      March 23, 2009

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9780470460702

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9780470460702
        • File size: 374 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Publisher's Weekly

        March 2, 2009
        Family therapist, author and boy advocate Gurian (The Wonder of Boys
        ; The Minds of Boys
        ) observes that many boys are struggling to find a sense of purpose, and society has not sufficiently stepped up to the plate to help. Gurian paints a grim picture of boys who have lost their footing; many are failing in school; turning to drugs, alcohol or gangs; and engaging in violent behavior. Gurian attributes this disturbing trend to a lack of purpose and urges parents to help their male offspring channel their energies into productive lives. By employing a three-family system, Gurian argues, parents can join together with other adults—leaders, mentors, coaches—and such institutions as schools and churches, to help boys refocus and get back on track. The author offers practical suggestions for helping parents address boys' needs, tackling such issues as sexuality, work and overuse of electronic media. Particularly useful are Gurian's boxed questions for discussion, which will help parents and educators communicate directly with boys themselves. He also includes suggestions to help boys succeed in academic settings, for example, using movement, project-driven curricula and debate. Gurian's team approach to raising a son gives parents the tools and encouragement they need to help boys find direction and fulfillment.

      • Library Journal

        March 23, 2009
        Verdict: Gurian offers what appears to be the culimnation of his "boy" books, offering a scientifically backed program to help boys thrive. Expect demand from parents, educators, and social workers. Background: Gurian, who first gained notoriety in 1995 with The Wonder of Boys, here focuses on smart but disinterested boys who squander their tremendous potential and seem adrift and purposeless. Using neurobiological studies, Gurian argues that the brains of boys and girls are fundamentally different and parents and teachers need to know how to build on these differences to make sure boys don't just "check out" of school, job seeking, career building, marriage, and family commitments.-Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, PA

        Copyright 2009 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Loading