Manhood [Paperback]

Steve Biddulph (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 6, 2004

'Most men don't have a life' is the dramatic opening to Steve Biddulph's bestseller Manhood. Exploring two critical social issues: establishing a healthy masculinity and how men can release themselves from suffocating and outdated social moulds, Biddulph addresses the problems and possibilities confronting men in their daily life. Women have found the book to be a profoundly moving and revealing read; while men acquire recognition and a sense of hope that life can be different. Topics include:--Seven steps to manhood--You and your father - breaking down the defences--Sex and spirit - coming alive--Being a real father - turning your love into action--Real male friends - be proud of being male and much more-This edition has been revised and updated to meet the needs of younger men, who are struggling with these issues in the twenty-first century.'Steve Biddulph should be in the UK what he is in Australia, the household name in the business of raising boys and being a man' Dorothy Rowe, psychologist and writer

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'Steve Biddulph should be in the UK what he is in Australia, the household name in the business of raising boys and being a man' Dorothy Rowe, psychologist and writer"

About the Author

Steve Biddulph is one of the UK's best-known family therapists and parenting authors. His books, including Raising Boys, Stories of Manhood, The Secret of Happy Children and The Making of Love, are in two million homes worldwide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 293 pages
• Publisher: Random House (May 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0091894816
• ISBN-13: 978-0091894818
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #546,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Steve Biddulph is a world-famous family therapist. His Secret of Happy Children (published by Thorsons April 97) has sold more than a million copies and has been published in 15 languages.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm no sociologist, December 6, 2005

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Roger Bennett (Cape Cod, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manhood (Paperback)

I'm no sociologist - but I know that Steve Biddulph strikes a deep chord. He gives an enlightened view on men and our relatively poor understanding of our role in life, sexuality and our relationships.

As a father with a son of my own, the issues he raises about growing up and coming of age have been very valuable to me in understanding what's happening with my son (and myself). The book encouraged me to think about my father, my brothers, my good friends in a very positive and constructive light. The writing has good strong humour yet it pulls no punches.

There's too little good literature on fatherhood to miss this one.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What do I ask or share with my father?, July 13, 2008

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Ramon Thomas "Professional Speaker" (Johannesburg, South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manhood (Paperback)

This is the most important book I have ever read on being a man, fathers and sons. Iron John: A Book About Men comes a close second and really inspired me to eventually read this one.

If you like me come from a divorced family where you had very little exposure to your dad, read this book immediately. So many of the feelings I could never described have been brilliantly articulated by Steve Biddulph. It's great that I have done The Breakthrough Experience: A Revolutionary New Approach to Personal Transformation on my dad about 2 years ago and now these books confirm the path that I have been on since then. My dad has not been in the best health in the last few years with a few mild heart attacks to many. It's important for me to get to know him on a deeper level. And that's the next challenge for me now.

4.0 out of 5 stars So worthwhile, May 1, 2010

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Dr. Gunta M. Caldwell "Gunta On Silver Wings" (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manhood (Paperback)

This book is such a worthwhile book. It gives men an understanding of themselves, it gives women an understanding of why men find it so hard to relate, be it in a relationship or in life in general. If men could use this book to help heal themselves of their historical baggage they would surely feel liberated and be able to engage in deep and meaningful relationships that would enrich their lives as well as their loved ones.
Dr Gunta Krumins-Caldwell author of On Silver Wings