Book Review
Short Summary
Boys are normally taught to act a certain way or be a certain way. This book teaches them a different lesson, something that helps them become more authentic and better versions of themselves and that they do not have to fit into the rigid stereotype of what maleness is.
What This Book Is About
Be Your Own Man is a book that tells young boys that they can be who they want to be in life and that they can be proud about who they are. It shares a number of valuable lessons, which include the following:
- Boys should not be tied to gender stereotypes.
- It’s okay for boys to ask for help and show vulnerability.
- Boys should be proud of who they are and their uniqueness.
It is an inspiring book that empowers young men to be the best version of themselves.
Reflection and Comments
Throughout generations, boys are often taught not to cry, not to show vulnerability – and this can affect who they become as adults. This book tells boys that it’s okay to ask for help. and empowers boys to break free of those stereotypes and start embracing who they really are. The message here is so powerful, that there is not only one way to be a boy and that everyone is unique. The author, Jessica Sanders, wrote this book to tell those who identify as boys that it’s important to accept, love and care for yourself, not to compare and love yourself on the inside and out however you look or express yourself. That feelings and emotions are important and different activities to help you know how to express them. Finally, how to be the kind of boy who not only accepts others but helps them to be themselves.
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