I have been a pioneer in both the women’s and men’s movement. I was elected three times to the Board of the National Organization for Women in NYC and was called by GQ “The Martin Luther King of the men’s movement”. I advocate for a “Gender Liberation Movement, freeing both sexes from the rigid roles of the past toward more flexible roles for their future”. I realized that boys worldwide are struggling in ways we’ve barely begun to address. I’ve presented my research for The Boy Crisis worldwide, from the White House to the Norwegian Parliament, and it has inspired bipartisan fatherhood legislation in Florida.
I’m recommending this book because it gave me a deeper understanding of what boys need to thrive. Gurian’s insights into the biological and neurological differences between boys and girls fascinated me and reinforced what I had observed in my own research. I found myself nodding along as he described how modern society often misunderstands boys, leaving them struggling with their emotions, education, and sense of purpose.
What I love most about this book is how it combines science with heart. Gurian doesn’t just diagnose the problem—he offers real, practical solutions that parents and educators can use immediately. I walked away from this book feeling even more committed to helping boys find their way, and I believe anyone who cares about boys will feel the same.
Boys and their communities are challenged today in ways they have not been before. Dr. Michael Gurian has studied and served children and their families for thirty years. His The Wonder of Boys (1996), is credited with sparking the "boys' movement." In Saving Our Sons, he features the latest research in male emotional intelligence, male motivation development, neurotoxicity and the male brain, and electronics and videogame use. Linking practical solutions with strategic new policies based on twenty years of field work through the Gurian Institute, Dr. Gurian provides a seven-stage model for the journey to manhood in the new millennium.…
I’m recommending this book because it completely transformed the way I think about education. As I read, I kept having “aha” moments—finally, someone was explaining why so many boys struggle in traditional classrooms! Gurian’s breakdown of brain differences between boys and girls helped me see why a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching fails so many kids, especially boys.
What I love most about this book is that it’s not just theory—it’s packed with actionable strategies for parents and educators. I found myself inspired by the idea that simple changes in teaching methods could unlock a boy’s potential rather than leaving him frustrated or disengaged. This book gave me hope that with the right tools, we can create learning environments where both boys and girls truly thrive.
A thoroughly revised edition of the classic resource for understanding gender differences in the classroom
In this profoundly significant book, author Michael Gurian has revised and updated his groundbreaking book that clearly demonstrated how the distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents a proven method to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities. The innovations presented in this book were applied in the classroom and proven successful, with dramatic improvements in test scores, during a two-year study that Gurian and his colleagues conducted in six…
Gifts from a Challenging Childhood
by
Jan Bergstrom,
Learn to understand and work with your childhood wounds. Do you feel like old wounds or trauma from your childhood keep showing up today? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with what to do about it and where to start? If so, this book will help you travel down a path…
I loved this book because it gave me a fascinating, science-backed look into how the male mind works at every stage of life. As someone who has spent years researching the challenges boys and men face, I was captivated by Brizendine’s ability to translate complex neuroscience into something deeply relatable. I kept thinking, “This explains so much!”
What I love most about this book is how it sheds light on the biological forces that shape male behavior—from boyhood to old age. It helped me better understand not just the struggles males face but also their strengths, motivations, and emotional lives. If you’ve ever wondered why the males in your life think and act the way they do, this book offers eye-opening answers.
From the author of the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller The Female Brain, here is the eagerly awaited follow-up book that demystifies the puzzling male brain.
Dr. Louann Brizendine, the founder of the first clinic in the country to study gender differences in brain, behavior, and hormones, turns her attention to the male brain, showing how, through every phase of life, the "male reality" is fundamentally different from the female one. Exploring the latest breakthroughs in male psychology and neurology with her trademark accessibility and candor, she reveals that the male brain:
-is a lean, mean, problem-solving machine. Faced with…
I’m recommending this book because it brilliantly captures how modern relationships have evolved while still honoring the fundamental differences between men and women. As someone who has spent years studying gender dynamics, I was fascinated by Gray’s insights into how shifting social roles impact intimacy, communication, and personal fulfillment. His perspective helped me make sense of the struggles many couples face today.
What I love most about this book is how it provides a roadmap for a deeper connection in an era where traditional gender roles are changing. Gray doesn’t just explain the challenges—he offers practical tools to help couples navigate love and partnership in a way that works for them. This book left me feeling hopeful that understanding and balance are possible, even in our rapidly changing world.
The author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time returns with an updated guide for today's generation.
Two decades ago, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus revolutionized the way we thought about love and partnership. John Gray's work has helped countless readers improve and even save their relationships. But as society evolves, relationships do, too. It's time to move beyond Mars and Venus, toward a new relationship model for modern couples.
Today, men and women are no longer trapped by rigid societal roles. Now more than ever, we have the freedom to be our…
Gifts from a Challenging Childhood
by
Jan Bergstrom,
Learn to understand and work with your childhood wounds. Do you feel like old wounds or trauma from your childhood keep showing up today? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with what to do about it and where to start? If so, this book will help you travel down a path…
I’m recommending this book because it powerfully explains why so many boys today seem unmotivated, disengaged, and struggling to find their way. As I read, I found myself constantly thinking, “Yes, this is exactly what’s happening!” Sax connects the dots between factors like changes in education, video games, and even environmental influences that are leaving boys adrift.
What I love most about this book is how Sax doesn’t just diagnose the problem—he offers real solutions that parents and educators can apply immediately. His insights made me rethink the ways we’re unintentionally holding boys back and gave me a renewed sense of urgency to help them find purpose and direction. If you’re worried about the boys in your life, this book is a must-read.
Something scary is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework. Now, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men…
This book explains why, in more than 60 developed nations, boys’ IQs and sperm counts are dropping; why they are committing suicide at more than four times the rate of girls; why they are more likely to drop out of high school and be unemployed; and why they are more addicted to video games, drugs, and porn. It documents the primary cause of dad-deprivation.
For each problem, this book provides multiple practical solutions that can be employed by parents, educators, and policymakers. For example, how to understand the value of both mom-style parenting and dad-style parenting—and to negotiate “check-and-balance parenting”. Additionally, John Gray, author of Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus, adds chapters on non-drug solutions to ADHD.
