A Fine Young Man: What Parents, Mentors and Educators Can Do to Shape Adolescent Boys into Exceptional Men - Softcover

Gurian, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0874779693 ISBN 13: 9780874779691

Publisher: Tarcher/Putnam,US, 1999

Synopsis

"The New York Times" bestseller that is teaching America how to understand the inner-lives of adolescent boys.
From depression to dropping grades, from incidents of violence to teen suicide, today's adolescent boys are one of the largest at-risk groups in America today. In this bracing and insightful book, the bestselling author of "The Wonder of Boys" directs our attention to the unknown problems and marvels of this age group, helping parents and mentors shepherd boys through the challenging ages of ten to twenty.
" "A Fine Young Man" convincingly illustrates the peculiar pain and potential loneliness of being a boy in America today." -- "Time"
"Filled with stories and practical advice for parents and teachers of adolescent boys. Michael Gurian takes a thoughtful look at nature and nurture and at the role of culture and testosterone in the lives of boys. I recommend it to those who want to raise fine young men." --Mary Pipher, author of "Reviving Ophelia"
"Proactive and ultimately imbued with hope. With persuasive eloquence, Gurian outlines thoughtful and practical steps."-- "Publishers Weekly" (starred review)

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Review:

"Filled with stories and practical advice for parents and teachers of adolescent boys... I recommend it to those who want to raise fine young men."
--Mary Pipher, Reviving Ophelia

"Convincingly illustrates . . . the peculiar pain and potential loneliness of being a boy in America today."
--Time magazine

"Provocative... His Wonder of Boys became the impetus for a growing 'boys movement.' "
--USA Today

"Proactive and ultimately imbued with hope. With persuasive eloquence, Gurian outlines thoughtful and practical steps."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Any parent will find this an intriguing, immensely readable book."
--Book Page

About the Author:

Michael Gurian is a psychotherapist and bestselling author whose books include The Wonder of Boys and The Good Son. His work reflects the diverse cultures (European, Asian, Middle Eastern, and American) in which he lived, worked, and studied. He has taught psychology, religion, mythology, and literature at three American universities and at Ankara University in Turkey. He lives with his wife and two children in Spokane, Washington.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tarcher/Putnam,US
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0874779693
• ISBN 13: 9780874779691
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320