Boys Will Be Human: A Get-Real Gut-Check Guide to Becoming the Strongest, Kindest, Bravest Person You Can Be

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A New York Times bestseller!

Fromfilmmaker, actor, and author Justin Baldoni comes a real-talk, self-esteem-building guidebook that helps boys ages 11 and up embrace their feelings and fears instead of repress them.

Highly designed and filled with activities, sidebars, and inspirational quotes, this book is the perfect social-emotional learning tool for parents and educators to jump-start conversations about masculinity with the boys in their lives.

WARNING: THIS MIGHT BE THE MOST HONEST BOOK YOUVE EVER READ

Have you ever noticed that there are unwritten rules that tell boys how to act, think, and feel Nobody knows where they came from, but one dayBAM!you suddenly feel these invisible forces, pushing you to follow the rules of masculinity, even if they dont make you happy.

This book isnt about learning the rules of the boys club, its about UNLEARNING them. Its a get-real guidebook that will show you how to be:

• Brave enough to reveal who you really are
• Smart enough to ask questions
• Cool enough to feel all your emotions
• Confident enough to know your worth
• Strong enough to speak your truth

and much, much more.

Be prepared: This book is raw and surprising. There is no subject off-limits or lies detected. Sometimes things might get a little uncomfortable, but thats an important part of getting to knowand believe inyourself.

Dont worry, you're not on this journey alone, so lets jump in together to become the smartest, bravest, strongest HUMANS we can be!

Reviews

[Baldoni] positions himself as a flawed but funny and earnest student of the nature of masculinity Helpful advice and humorous myth-busting; will draw readers in and encourage reflection. Kirkus Reviews Baldoni is incredibly honest[His] book is a worthy addition to help boys become beautiful humans. School Library Journal Praise for Man Enough: Man Enoughfilled my heart with courage to do and be better. Oozing truth and love this book was absolutely necessary for me to read. If youre like me and searching for a push in the right direction youve found it. Shawn Mendes "In a world drowning in harmful ideas about masculinity,Man Enoughis the life raft we desperately need. Wise, vulnerable, trustworthy, and hilarious, thisbook will liberatelives, redeem relationships, and help carry us all to higher ground." Glennon Doyle,New York Timesbestselling author ofUntamed, Founder of Together Rising Man Enoughtakes us on an intensely personal yet universal journey as Justin Baldoni explores how the messages of masculinity have shaped him individually and us collectively. His brave reflections invite us into our own stories with more empathy, compassion, and freedom for ourselves and for the men in our lives. This book shines a needed light on our inherent self-worth and what it truly means to be man enough. Jay Shetty,New York Timesbestselling author ofThink Like A Monk This is the most important addition to the conversation around masculinity in a decade because it is solution based and allows everyone access to this conversation in a safe way. Justin is masterful in encouraging and guiding men in consciously examining their own masculinity and how it's affecting their lives and the world around them by being transparent and vulnerable about his own growth. Karamo Brown, TV Host & star of NetflixsQueer Eye

Author Bio

Justin Baldoni is a devoted husband, father of two, and Bah'. He is an actor, director, producer, and the co-founder and co-chair of both Wayfarer Studios and the Wayfarer Foundation. Over the last ten years, Justin has been on a journey to explore masculinity and reimagine what it means to be a man-what it means to be a human-in the world today. He has spoken about his journey with masculinity in his wildly popular TED talk, and his digital series "Man Enough", as well as on college campuses across America.