The Dangerous Book for Boys
June 4th, 2007 by Todd Johnson
I recently purchased this book on Amazon.com for me and my son. I think it’s amazing. The Dangerous Book for Boys will tell a boy how to read cloud formations, make a battery, make a periscope, and construct “the greatest paper airplane in the world.” Boys are told of the essential gear of boyhood — including Band-aids. Young adventurers will also learn of famous battles, the history of artillery, and how to understand girls.
When the Wall Street Journal reported on it, they said:
The unapologetic message is that boys need a certain amount of danger and risk in their lives, and that there are certain lessons that need to be passed down from father to son, man to man. The implication is that in contemporary society basic rules of maleness aren’t being handed off as they used to be.
Whether or not that be the case this book is as cool as it gets, and it could make this a really fun Summer for fathers and sons.
Todd
This could make for a nice Father’s Day gift too….for a specific father of two sons that I’m particularly fond of! Thanks for the tip.
June – Your boys would love it (all three of them
) I would have loved something like this when I was young, and especially the father/son potential if the effort is put in.
Speaking of Father/Son relationships, I am a single mom of four wonderful children that don’t have a relationship with their father as he moved far away. The two youngest are the ages 4 1/2 and 2 1/2. Is there anyone in our congregation that would be interested in being a “Big Brother” to them and occasionally taking them to the park to play or just spend “Man to Man” time with them? I would appreciate hearing from you.
Sorry for using your blog for this Todd, but when I read about the book, I thought someone might read this too. Thanks!
Lori Roberts
Lori – don’t apologize. That’s why it’s here. I trust that God has a plan to give your sons all that they need. He knows, and He has a big family where members can make up for where others might lack.
Thank you so much! I love CCGV because they have become my family, both spiritual and personal. We have made a lot of new friends and I have noticed even in my children the spiritual growth since attending. God has been sooooo good to us. May the family of God be blessed!
Lori
Hey Tood, I just wanted to let Lori know that we have sought to mentor the sons of single mothers. We have adopted a couple of young boys to go on the campout with us. And I know myself and others who are willing and open to come alongside those in need.
Eric, I appreciate the quick response. God is Sooo Good! Please call anytime (530) 401-4998 so I can speak with you in person. Thanks again!
Lori
Wow, that is what the body of Christ is all about, being there for eachother, that is love in action. How beautiful. Praise God!
Lori I will call next week. We are out of town till Tues. I look forward to speaking to you.
Hey Todd! This book is on my List of Books to Buy. I think it looks great. Can you tell I grew up with four brothers?
Todd, I actually saw and bought this book at Sams club a month or so ago for my three boys and I. We are really enjoying it. Another book along similar lines is The American Boys Handy Book by D.C. Beard.
Thanks for the tip Patrick. I’ll check it out.
Hello Todd,
I’m open to my son having a mentor,it would be a blessing for him, but was also wondering if it would be ok for a mom and son, or is the book a father / son thing only? My boy is only 2 & 3/4, but I want to be able to be “both parents” as much as I can. Is that ok?
Ann – this book is by no means a father/son thing ONLY. Your son is still too young to gain much from it, but it is something that the two of you will enjoy for many years to come.