• Real Boys

  • Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood
  • By: William Pollack
  • Narrated by: John McDonough
  • Length: 21 hrs and 1 min
  • 3.7 out of 5 stars (13 ratings)

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By: William Pollack
Narrated by: John McDonough
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After more than two decades of research at Harvard Medical School, clinical psychologist William Pollack concludes that our sons are in trouble. In this provocative study, as he examines the causes of this crisis, Dr. Pollack offers ways we can help boys grow up into healthy adults. Just as Mary Pipher's Reviving Ophelia offers hope for troubled adolescent girls, Real Boys is an invaluable work.

An unwritten "Boy Code" perpetuates the myths that boys are driven by testosterone and other uncontrollable forces and that boys are inherently dangerous. As a result of these beliefs, boys are taught to conceal their emotions from others, keep their distance in relationships, and be tough. Dr. Pollack's book offers healthier attitudes to replace this damaging Code.

As Dr. Pollack discusses each of the myths of boyhood, he uses case studies to show how we can help boys understand and deal with such issues as anger, sexuality, peer pressure, and self-image. A New York Times best seller, Real Boys provides critical information that everyone should have.

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powerful information.

As the mother of two little boys, my number one goal is making sure I raise two healthy productive kind loving men. Every book I looked at in regards to raising healthy successful sons all referenced this author. So I was glad to be able to download his book. going straight to the source for the information. This book is packed full of valuable insights information and advice and how to raise a great son.

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