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" The purpose of boys : "
Michael Gurian.
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BL
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583447
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GBA909961b412666
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| Main Entry
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Gurian, Michael.
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| Title & Author
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The purpose of boys : : helping our sons find meaning, significance, and direction in their lives /\ Michael Gurian.
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| Edition Statement
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First edition.
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x, 248 pages ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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9780470243374 (cloth)
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: 0470243376 (cloth)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-228) and index.
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| Contents
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The loss of purpose in American boyhood -- How little boys develop their sense of purpose -- How adolescent boys seek their purpose in life -- Son, you are my hero -- Creating families of purpose for boys -- Creating communities of purpose for boys -- Changing our schools toward relevance and purpose for boys -- Creating and providing rites of passage for your son.
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| Abstract
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The author assembles invaluable insights and resources, especially mentoring resources that will assist in the transition of boys to men and eventually help propel them into a purpose-driven life.
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Boys-- United States.
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Parent and child-- United States.
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Achievement motivation in boys-- United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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155.43/20973
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| LC Classification
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HQ775.G823 2009
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