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A review by zmftimelord
The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do about It by Warren Farrell
2.0
I almost don’t know where to begin. What purports to be well researched causation ends up as speculation rooted more on correlation. Yes, boys need attention too, and we are seeing signs of there needing to be more awareness of their issues in the modern world. Addressing the role of the father and family life was good and helpful, but I found it very hard to get past the early chapters suggesting that it is extremely hard to be male in todays world or how a father might wish for a daughter before a son.
And then we get into the holistic medicine and unsupported “science” that immediately calls into question the entire work. What a mess!
The style, the bold lines on every page or two, the short sections all scream internet posting rather than polemic, casting a long and dubious shadow over the most salient and important points. You have to dig under stereotyping, speciousness, and salesmanship to find the good and meaningful work of this book.
And then we get into the holistic medicine and unsupported “science” that immediately calls into question the entire work. What a mess!
The style, the bold lines on every page or two, the short sections all scream internet posting rather than polemic, casting a long and dubious shadow over the most salient and important points. You have to dig under stereotyping, speciousness, and salesmanship to find the good and meaningful work of this book.