{"product_id":"the-boy-crisisisbn-9781948836135","title":"The Boy Crisis","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat is the boy crisis?\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's a crisis of education. \u003c\/b\u003eWorldwide, boys are 50 percent less likely than girls to meet basic proficiency in reading, math, and science.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's a crisis of mental health. \u003c\/b\u003eADHD is on the rise. And as boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's a crisis of fathering. \u003c\/b\u003eBoys are growing up with less-involved fathers and are more likely to drop out of school, drink, do drugs, become delinquent, and end up in prison.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's a crisis of purpose. \u003c\/b\u003eBoys' old sense of purpose—being a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner—are fading. Many bright boys are experiencing a \"purpose void,\" feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate gratification.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo, what is \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e? \u003c\/b\u003eA comprehensive blueprint for what parents, teachers, and policymakers can do to help our sons become happier, healthier men, and fathers and leaders worthy of our respect.“\u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e brilliantly explores the challenges facing our sons—and everyone. The sections on ADHD, the role of mothering and fathering, and developing boys’ health intelligence are priceless and life-changing.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Suzanne Somers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Drs. Farrell and Gray frighten and enlighten us in their brilliant analysis, insights, wisdom, and practical solutions to \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis . . . \u003c\/i\u003eessential reading for every parent, teacher, and policy-maker.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Philip Zimbardo, PhD, former president of the American Psychological Association and Stanford University professor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It would be impossible to read this book and not become a better parent, teacher, or thought leader.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Marci Shimoff, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What \u003ci\u003eThe Feminine Mystique\u003c\/i\u003e did for girls and women, \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e does for boys and men. An eloquently written, compelling \u003ci\u003etour de force,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e presents a long overdue vision of boys’ self-worth, sense of purpose, and idea of heroism that will leave our boys happier, healthier, and better prepared to sustain love.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Richard A. Warshak, author of \u003ci\u003eDivorce Poison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must-read for anyone who cares about our boys, our schools, our culture, and the future of our country.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Helen Smith, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eMen on Strike\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Arresting, alarming, and impeccably researched, \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read for every parent, educator, and policymaker who cares about the future of boys \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003egirls.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Michael G. Thompson, PhD, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eRaising Cain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking and exhaustively researched book about one of the most vital and disastrous yet underreported topics in America.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Suzanne Venker, Fox News contributor and author of \u003ci\u003eThe War on Men\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Original, thoughtful, and filled with gems of practical wisdom to understand and support the future of boys.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jack Canfield, coauthor of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul®\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eseries\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As an activist in the women’s movement, I’m proud of expanding life choices for our daughters. But no one did the same for our sons—until now. Dr. Warren Farrell shines his searchlight on the ‘boy problem with no name’ in this totally absorbing, astonishing, and masterful book. Best of all, he offers parents and educators straightforward solutions with a heart full of compassion.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Gail Sheehy, author of \u003ci\u003ePassages \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Men’s Passages\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e is the most important book of the 21st century. . . . If you care about the very survival of humankind, you must read this book.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jed Diamond, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Irritable Male Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must-read for anyone who cares about our boys, our schools, our culture, and the future of our country.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Helen Smith, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eMen on Strike\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking and exhaustively researched book about one of the most vital and disastrous yet underreported topics in America by one of the most thoughtful writers of our time. As the wife of a dad-deprived man, and the mother of a dad-enriched son, I can personally vouch for its deep significance.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Suzanne Venker, Fox News contributor and author of \u003ci\u003eThe War on Men\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Boy Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e will deepen your awareness and help you guide your son through the many dilemmas and ordeals that attend the journey from boyhood to manhood. Profoundly helpful.\"  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Sam Keen, author of \u003ci\u003eFire in the Belly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eProdigal Father, Wayward Son\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Warren Farrell\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of books published in 17 languages. They include two award-winning international best-sellers: \u003ci\u003eWhy Men Are The Way They Are\u003c\/i\u003e plus \u003ci\u003eThe Myth of Male Power\u003c\/i\u003e. Warren has been chosen by the \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the world's top 100 thought leaders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Farrell is currently the Chair of the Commission to Create a White House Council on Boys and Men. He is the only man in the U.S. to have been elected three times to the Board of the National Organization for Women (NOW) in New York City. He started more than 300 men and women's groups, including ones joined by men from John Lennon to John Gray. Dr. Farrell has appeared repeatedly on \u003ci\u003eOprah\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTODAY\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e, and been the subject of features on 20\/20, in \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. John Gray\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eMen are from Mars, Women are from Venus\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e listed Mars\/Venus as number six among the most influential books of the last quarter century. In hardcover, it was the number one bestselling nonfiction book of the nineties. John Gray's books are translated into approximately 45 languages in more than 100 countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Gray's more recent books include \u003ci\u003eMars and Venus in the Bedroom, Why Mars and Venus Collide\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWork With Me\u003c\/i\u003e (with Barbara Annis). John has appeared repeatedly on \u003ci\u003eOprah\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as on \u003ci\u003eThe Dr. Oz Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTODAY\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCBS This Morning\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e, etc. He has been profiled in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTV Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e. 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