Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys, The [Mass Market Paperback]

Dave Meurer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2006

"God designed parenthood to be an enormous character-building exercise," says frazzled dad Dave Meurer. In The Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys, he explores the meaningful reflections (a.k.a. the laugh-out-loud occurrences and been-there-done-that moments) that only dads can truly understand. From the seemingly impossible task of imparting moral guidance to getting boys to take their cold medicine, this insightful book brings out the humor in the practical challenges of raising sons. Yes, bringing up boys is a monumental, multiyear battle--and that's just trying to get them to eat their vegetables! But with Dave Meurer's help, readers will learn to value each moment with a little style, humor, and grace.

Previously Published as Boyhood Daze
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Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

An instruction book to raising sons? They should come with a deactivate button!

Raising boys is a monumental, multiyear battle, says frazzled dad Dave Meurer. But there's also an industrial-sized dose of laughter, just waiting to escape. The Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys explores many meaningful reflections (a.k.a. laugh-out-loud occurrences and been-there-done-that moments) that only dads can truly understand. In this entertaining book you'll discover the secrets of

-infant male weaponry
-outsmarting your boys
-sound fiscal planning (and other quaint myths)
-cherished family traditions and other dangers
-and much more

Through the hilarious happenings of his own parenting experiences, Dave Meurer will help you learn to value each moment with a little style, grace, and humor. Because sometimes you just need to laugh.

"Very funny stuff! This is a great 'guy' book-even if you're not a guy. The ballistic diaper chapter alone is well worth the price."--Laura Jensen Walker, author, Thanks for the Mammogram!

"What a blast! Fortunately, Dave Meurer can get you out alive, laughing, and even a little smarter!"--David Kopp, founding editor of Christian Parenting Today

About the Author

Dave Meurer, the father of two sons and the author of several nonfiction books, currently works for the United States House of Representatives as an aide to a California congressman. He lives with his family in northern California.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Revell; Reprinted edition (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800787293
• ISBN-13: 978-0800787295
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #682,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Parenting & Families
  • #49 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Sociology > Marriage & Family
  • #53 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > United States > Humor

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughed out loud!, July 2, 2007

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A. Jones (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys, The (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is great, quick read. I disagree that the Biblical references took away from this book -- if anything, I thought it drove home the book's message: Children learn from from what you do, not from what you say.

Merurer tells a story about trying to sit down and tell the story of David & Goliath to his two young sons... it inevitably turns into a fiasco of bodily-function-humor and when the boys finally get the message, it turns out to be as a result of something they observed their Dad doing when he didn't realize they were paying attention.

Half way through the book, I thought back and couldn't remember the author having come right out with a step-by-step... then I realized that he gets "it" across to the reader the same way he gets "it" across to his boys... with his actions.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting, January 13, 2009

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M. Demyan "new mom" (Mclean VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys, The (Mass Market Paperback)

One dad's adventures, but it seemed pretty tame (and not the best writing either). Also, it had a decidely Christain-bent which I didn't expect.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars They left out the word Christain from the title, July 10, 2010

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S. Wain "stu" - See all my reviews
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Not what I expected. The book was funny and an enjoyable read. But it should be called the Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Christain Boys. Not what I was looking for.