Customer Reviews

Our Boys Speak: Adolescent Boys Write about Their Inner Lives

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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As a father to two teenage boys, I got this book to help me understand them. And it did. I read the book in less than a week and was very moved by the letters I read. It also helped open up communication with my kids. I gave it to them after I read and we talked about it afterward. I strongly recommend it to parents.

This was incredibly pentetrating look into the minds and soul of young men. Putting this book down was almost impossible. Reading it, I was on the verge of tears many times. This book really shed light on what growing up must feel like in this day and age. I have to say that my heart goes out to all of the boys featured in the book. I applaud the young men for having the courage to speak out.

Overall I found the stories relayed by the boys to be touching and sweet. The book is worth reading whether you are a parent or educator. I gave the book three stars instead of five because I found the introductions to the various chapters to be poorly written and trite, not to mention repetative. All in all I think the insight the book provides into the minds of boys outweighs the boring editorials at the beginning of each chapter by the author.

A refreshing alternative to the oft-sloppy, pop-psychological scrutiny our country's young men have been subject to in the past few years.

My sixteen year old son and I are reading this book and discussing each chapter. It has been a fabulous tool enabling us to delve into a much more relevant, meaningful exchange than our typical discussions of politics. I've learned about what he thinks and feels; hopefully the same is true for him. I highly recommend it. My wife and our daughter are doing the same with Ophelia Speaks. I love it.

Well, the book finally came out and I picked up a copy of it. All in all, I think it's a pretty good book. It's nice to see writings by boys my age in the midst of all of today's pop-culture "girl power" nonsense. Anyway, one of the writings in this book is by me.."My Perfect Wish" on page 141, I believe. So if you read this and have the book, check it out. Anyway..all in all, the book came out well.