I'd read Reviving Ophelia years ago and was interested in reading this one, which sounded like the same general sort of thing but boys. It was interesting and I got plenty out of it, though I always find with these sorts of books that focus heavily on case studies that I spend more time wondering how the kids in the examples turned out. Like, you tell me that kid X was having issues because Y, but did you help him? How?

Every parent, teacher, coach, and mentor of boys should read this book. The insight shared by the authors is invaluable.

I liked this book a lot but I wish it would have had more concrete suggestions of how to protect the emotional life of boys interspersed throughout instead of waiting until the last chapter.

Not as accessible as the PBS documentary, which is less dense, but a good resource for parents of boys.

will definitely be rereading this gem.

This was by far the most phenomenal book I have read in a long time. It was written by two psychologists who have predominantly worked with adolescent boys throughout their careers. The book talks about the male experience in every capacity. The authors explore the emotional side of boys, addiction, sexuality, aggression and how these things impact their lives at home, in school and in therapy. They use examples from their practice to illustrate their points throughout the book. It really makes you think of the assumptions we make about boys and men, and is a must-read for anyone who is raising a boy or working with one. I could read the last chapter over and over again. This is the kind of book that you wish every teacher who works with your son would have to read before starting the school year. Amazing book!

Difficult to get into but such valuable information that every parent, regardless of having sons or daughters, should read.