What Stories Does My Son Need: A Guide to Books and Movies That Build Character in Boys
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Book Overview
In an annotated list including movies such as High Noon and Glory , and books such as The Giving Tree and To Kill a Mockingbird , therapist and educator Gurian highlights the particular ethical lessons two hundred great stories can impart to boys and young men.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1585420409
ISBN13:9781585420407
Release Date:June 2000
Publisher:Penguin Publishing Group
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.34 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.1" x 7.5"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A good foundation
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book has great age-appropriate movie and book suggestions. The topics of discussion have been very useful for us... our 5 year old son now specfically asks us to pause the movie or book so that he can get clarification regarding the concepts or words he does not understand. On the inside cover, I jot down the newer books or movies that strike me as being potentially inspiring for my son in the future. I REALLY wish Mr. Gurian would write a version of this book for girls! I have had to start my own list for my daughter.
useful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I find this book useful in choosing movies for my son and in pulling out character building topics to discuss with him. This book acknowledges that boys connect with media and gives specific ideas how parents can USE that power rather than simply be subject to it. I do have to agree with the other reviewers, I'd like to see more; a little more depth and an updated version to include more recent books and movies.
Simple & straight to the heart
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
A wonderful list. Yes, as other reviewers point out, there is 'nothing new here'. But parents today are bombarded with books and videos for kids and don't often have time to sift through them all as thoughtfully as the authors have done here. They've done a wonderful job of reviewing stories we know and love from a boy's perspective. My 6 year old gets way too much pressure to act like a girl, I'm grateful for movie & book reviews that acknowledge not just that it's ok to be a boy, but actually quite wonderful. The discussion questions may not be the ones you want to ask, but they get you thinking along the right lines.
Excellent Idea, But Left Out The Best One
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book is an excellent idea. However, the authors left out what I have found to be the best one for our sons AND OUR DAUGHTERS. Add the book, "West Point" by Norman Thomas Remick to your list (in fact, this should be first as it gives the basics). It's a veritable education in character and leadership.
Practical, and fun to share with your kids
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book is a small-but-potent guide to finding positive entertainment amid all the negativity and violence that's in the movies and television today. I'll take Gurian's suggestions over Doom or the WWF anytime. It outlines 100 movies and 100 books for all age ranges, and my family has benefited from it.
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