Of Boys and Men, Richard V. Reeves
Of Boys and Men, Richard V. Reeves
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Of Boys and Men
Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It

Author: Richard V. Reeves

Narrator: Richard V. Reeves

Unabridged: 6 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/27/2022

Synopsis

A positive vision for masculinity in a postfeminist worldBoys and men are struggling. Profound economic and social changes of recent decades have many losing ground in the classroom, the workplace, and in the family. While the lives of women have changed, the lives of many men have remained the same or even worsened. Our attitudes, our institutions, and our laws have failed to keep up. Conservative and progressive politicians, mired in their own ideological warfare, fail to provide thoughtful solutions. The father of three sons, a journalist, and a Brookings Institution scholar, Richard V. Reeves has spent twenty-five years worrying about boys both at home and work. His new book, Of Boys and Men, tackles the complex and urgent crisis of boyhood and manhood. Reeves looks at the structural challenges that face boys and men and offers fresh and innovative solutions that turn the page on the corrosive narrative that plagues this issue. Of Boys and Men argues that helping the other half of society does not mean giving up on the ideal of gender equality.

About Richard V. Reeves

Richard V. Reeves is a senior fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution, where he directs the Boys and Men Project and holds the John C. and Nancy D. Whitehead Chair. He is the author of John Stuart Mill: Victorian Firebrand (2007) and Dream Hoarders (2017).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on September 13, 2023

This was a really frustrating read. While the author’s observations are no doubt valid, he spends WAY too much time detailing the maladies of men and boys, as well as all the initiatives that have failed to help them, without adequately addressing the wooly mammoth in the room: WHY?? The author start......more

Goodreads review by Chris on October 03, 2022

Richard Reeves’ previous book Dream Hoarders is one of my favorite books about wealth and opportunity inequality, so I’ve been counting down the days until this new one came out. I was a little concerned since this topic was so different, but I should have known better. Richard Reeves did a phenomen......more

Goodreads review by Graeme on June 19, 2024

Five big stars. A fantastic book. When I first mentioned I was diving into "Of Boys & Men" by Richard Reeves, the reactions I received were unexpected, to say the least. Several women in my life, individuals I deeply respect and whose opinions I value, raised eyebrows. There were concerns, subtle hin......more

Goodreads review by Jordan on October 04, 2022

A very helpful book which details the struggles men face today. Reeves is farther to the left than I am, but it is encouraging to read someone from a different end of the political spectrum taking our current crisis seriously. Highly recommended.......more

Goodreads review by Timo on October 12, 2022

I applaud the effort. And I give him kudos for attempting it. But there's a glaring hole in his theory, the most fundamental question possible. He fails to ask that question, and as a result, his effort here is merely a commentary on things as they are. He's putting a bandaid on a much deeper proble......more

Quotes

“A landmark. One of the most important books of the year.” New York Times

“Outstanding…Documents immense social and economic changes more effectively than anyone I’ve read.” The Dispatch (Washington, DC)

“He suggests practical, incremental reforms.” The Economist (London)

“Reeves’s book…argues for a speedy response because the decline in the fortunes of present-day men—not only in comparison with women but in absolute terms—augurs so poorly for men several decades on.” New Yorker

“Throughout most of Richard Reeves’ excellent new book, Of Boys and Men, I wasn’t just nodding along, I was foot-stomping. Too little has been written about the troubles of boys and men.” TheBulwark.com

“An authoritative overview of the problems faced by boys and men—and most importantly, bold ideas to solve them.” Andrew Yang, founder of the Forward Party and 2020 presidential candidate

“Offers real solutions to create a world that would be better for all of us, across the gender spectrum.” Anne-Marie Slaughter, author of Unfinished Business

“An analysis of the crisis among men and boys that adds more light than heat…A much-needed book.” Arthur C. Brooks, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School

“A tour de force that replaces notions of toxic masculinity with evidence-based reasoning and reform.” Tommy J. Curry, author of The Man-Not

“Reeves argues for dispensing with the damaging narrative of ‘toxic’ masculinity and offers concrete suggestions for how to support boys and men.” Carole Hooven, author of Testosterone

Awards

  • Economist Best Book
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