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"a mix of Billy Connolly and Dr Spock... Steve Biddulph is a publishing phenomenon."

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"Steve's advice is easy to follow - and more importantly, it works."

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5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely,thoughtful book, 28 Jul 2000

By	juliet.powell@ukonline.co.uk (London) - See all my reviews

I borrowed this book from my sister(she has two boys, and I have one boy and two girls)and knew that I would have to get my own copy. This book, for a relatively short tome, is packed with anecdotes, ideas and a genuine sense of purpose.I found myself sometimes laughing, often knodding in agreement, and a couple of times crying. Mothers don't know what it's like to be male;this book goes a long way to guide us in the right direction for the long term benefit of our sons, our partners and our future grandsons.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A factual and clearly written guide for raising sons!, 15 Jul 2000

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I've just finished this book. Each page made me feel that he (the author) was speaking only about my sons. I have two boys aged 3 and 8 and this book has given me great comfort as I always had a sneaking suspicion that we had to raise our sons somewhat differently from our friends' daughters.

Now that I know that the surplus energy they seem to have is natural, I can relax and not feel that it is something that has to be controlled.

I have read several excerpts of the book to my husband, who has already started acting on the advice. For that alone my sons and I owe you much thanks.

For anyone who had sons, or god-sons, grandsons or nephews, this book is essential reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Compulsory reading for all teachers and parents !, 27 April 2003

By	Mr. Philip G. A. Baldwin "baldilocks2" (Portishead, Bristol UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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As a teacher of more than 25 years experience, I thought I knew quite a lot about how to educate boys in their last year at primary school. However Steve Biddulph has managed in one fell swoop to make me sit up and really challenge some of my long held beliefs in the way boys should be taught. I bought the book and within 48 hours have read it from cover to cover three times. Some of his observations had me punching the air yelling 'Yes!;some of the stories had me in tears as I recognised incidents from own childhood; and some of the life history stories made me want to hang my head in shame, because I recognised myself as the speaker of certain words, or perpretrator of some actions that caused hurt, bewilderment to the children entrusted to my care. The style is easy to read, but he also has a very powerful way with one liners that are often an uncomfortable jolt back to reality. I would like to equip every parent of every boy I am likely to teach in the future with this book - because there is no doubt - this man is a genius !

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3.0 out of 5 stars Raising Boys
A little bit disappointed after reading rave reviews about this book. I read it through and too be honest I think most of it is common sense anyway. Read more

Published 11 hours ago by S. Hollingsworth

4.0 out of 5 stars A great read for mums (and dads) of little boys
I've seen more than one criticism of 'Raising Boys' from 'proper' child psychologists, along the lines of: it's not much more than anecdotal commonsense, Steve Biddulph is not... Read more

Published 24 days ago by lotohamomma

2.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining but superficial
The introduction to this book looked promising and the division of a boys life into 3 phases was interesting and confirms a pattern I have observed in my extended family... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth

5.0 out of 5 stars I have only ever read one book on raising my son and ....
I have only read one book on raising my son and read this way back in 1995 when he was 9, he is now 23 and I have to say he is a really well balanced thoughtful fun loving young... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Niall Kelly

4.0 out of 5 stars A useful guide for raising boys!
Steve Biddulph provides a valuable insight into the development of young boys and highlights all the potential tribulations they may face that do not necessarily present... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Louis Vallance

4.0 out of 5 stars Raising Boys
I bought this for my stepdaughter who has two sons aaged 5 and 2. I chose it on the strength of the excellent reviews and had it sent direct to her. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Mrs. J. Y. Harrison

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but of little help
I found this book a very interesting read, but little more than that. I picked up some interesting facts that I would not otherwise have known but nothing that really helped me... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Joey W Dickens

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Bother!
Very disappointing book, just basic common sense things like hug your boys and give them lots of cuddles etc. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Ray Hamilton

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of useful information and CONFIRMATION!
Brilliantly written in a relaxed and anecdotal style that makes me smile many times.
Originally obtained through the library, by half way I just knew I had to get my own... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Andy Targett

4.0 out of 5 stars Raising Boys
I am finding this book extremely useful to refer back to again and again! I mis-laid my first copy and because it is so full of helpful information I had to buy another copy... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Mrs. E. Weidner

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