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Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Beacon Press (December 10, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0807023175
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807023174
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsFine addition to gender studies literature
By Carolee Kallmann, Lpc on December 13, 1998
Format: Hardcover
Reaching Up for Manhood is an excellent guide for the layperson as to the psychology behind the "cult of macho," by which so many youth are raised. Just as the author, Geoffrey Canada, points out, that today's fashions, be it sneakers or designer clothing, often originate in the inner city, so, too, has the inner city become a trend-setter in attitudes, which eventually pervade our entire culture. Consequently, this book is also important for those who are either parents of, or work with, middle class youth. Although the book is about boys, it is important reading for those concerned with girls to better understand the interaction between the sexes. The weakness of Canada's book is that it is too concerned with life in the "street" during his own adolescence, some 25 years ago. It would have been preferable to eliminate some of his own reminiscing and include more current anecdotes. On the other hand, Canada's style renders the book very intimate, as well as easily and quickly readable
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5.0 out of 5 starspowerful read
By Bobby Newman on April 6, 2007
Format: Paperback
In Reaching Up for Manhood, Canada effectively mixes personal history and policy analysis to describe a very serious problem facing a large segment of the U.S. population. He describes the trends, performing the difficult task of describing the difficulties without blaming the victims. While the victims are not blamed, neither are they left off the hook. The description of the young men who thought serving food at their community center was beneath them, and the consequences that followed, was particularly powerful. Canada is almost certainly correct that work and school must become a more expected part of life for the young men (and women) at risk. I'm concerned how this will be accomplished, however, with the manufacturing and similar work becoming more and more scarce as producers move overseas for cheaper labor and similar "benefits." While it is no means a solution, somewhere I would suggest for job training is within the field of developmental disabilities. There are many entry level jobs, and there is a career path. Every new avenue helps. Canada is also correct in calling for more responsible media conduct. I think it would be nice if the misogynistic thug-like actions of performers and athletes were not held up as "cool," but were instead treated as despicable by the media.
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5.0 out of 5 starsRead and share this book and all others by or about Geoffrey Canada!
By Marcia V. Riquelme on March 16, 2009
Format: Paperback
Walking in the other persons shoes teaches us so much. If we have ever wondered why the cycle of violence in our most impoverished and decaying neighborhoods affects us all, and how these conditions evolved, then read the books of Geoffrey Canada. He lived this experience and of all the poignant descriptions, this book, teaches us all the elements that come into play as youth are challenged to protect their very survival minute by minute in our harshest neighborhoods across this nation. Geoffrey, a gifted educator provides both forms of information: an incisive analysis of the inherent problems and their causes, as well as the devastating effects even more elevated and critical that face young males who, through no fault of their own, are born into these circumstances. Geoffrey also provides perspectives on solutions to this issues, ones he is successfully carrying out in his Harlem Children's Zone program now expanded to serve 97 blocks in Harlem and creating a safe zone where children and families CAN succeed and have now succeeded due to Geoffrey's firm guidance and the tightly woven network of services and schooling his program offers.

Until I read Geoffrey's books, I thought I had a clear idea of the dynamics of the poverty syndrome, the effects on community and individuals and the deep and hopeless anguish and fear this generates. Geoffrey sheds more light on these dynamics. but also indicates how to move to eradicate a huge percentage of the downward pull holding so many innocent people in its vice-grip.

If you are concerned for the future of young men in the USA, and this also goes for all young men, not just the most unfortunate, read Reaching Up for Manhood.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsI learned a great deal, with an open mind and a willingness ...
By Dennis Villacorte on November 19, 2015
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Impressive, touching book. Full of truths so simple, but needing to be spoken again and again. I learned a great deal, with an open mind and a willingness to learn. I'm a teacher who has long used Canada's Fist Stick Knife Gun as a textbook with my students. Though I've done so perhaps for a dozen classes, the book never fails to impress me with its passion and clarity of message. Reaching Up For Manhood is a terrific accompaniment, giving a fuller picture of why Canada "made it out," while others didn't.
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5.0 out of 5 starsUncommonly sensical
By A Customer on January 16, 1998
Format: Hardcover
The author has amazing insights which, after reading or hearing, one says, "I should have known that before. It makes such good sense." I believe this is the kind of book that has the ability and sense to change and save lives. Terry Gross featured the author on her NPR program, Fresh Air, recently
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5.0 out of 5 starsIf you know him and his legacy...
By kendrick on February 6, 2014
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When someone actually done it and they're effective in what they do and it's worked for decades and you write a book about your experiences on it for others to benefit and learn from it...you get my point especially if you're familiar with Geoffrey Canada.
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