Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different
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Narrated by:
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Joshua Higgott
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Thomas Judd
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By:
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Ben Brooks
About this listen
Daniel Radcliffe, Galileo Galilei, Nelson Mandela, Louis Armstrong, Grayson Perry, Louis Braille, Lionel Messi, King George VI, Jamie Oliver... all dared to be different.
Prince charming, dragon slayer, mischievous prankster... More often than not, these are the role-models boys encounter in the books they read at home and at school. As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to a stereotypical idea of masculinity.
But what if you're the introvert kind? What if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword? What if you want to cry when you're feeling sad or angry? What if you like the idea of wearing a dress?
There is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative. It is an extraordinary compilation of 100 stories of famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and innovator in his own way, and all going on to achieve amazing things. Entries include Frank Ocean, Salvador Dalí, Rimbaud, Beethoven, Barack Obama, Stormzy, Ai Weiwei and Jesse Owens - different sorts of heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.
A beautiful and transporting book packed with stories of adventure and wonderment, it will appeal to those who need the courage to reject peer pressure and go against the grain. It is the must-have book for all those boys who worry about stuff and all those parents who worry about their boys who worry about stuff. It will educate and entertain, while also encourage and inspire.
©2018 Ben Brooks, Quinton Winter (P)2018 Quercus Editions LimitedListeners also enjoyed...
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"This book can save lives. This book can change lives. This book can help to bring forth another generation of boys who dare to be different." (Benjamin Zephaniah)
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- C R SHEPHERD
- 07-02-20
Fantastic
Amazing I love you so so good at it again I will be the same as a result of the day before my alarm for tomorrow night and I'm just like a little bit more of an eye out for
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- Ruth
- 25-05-19
Inspirational
Grant book full of inspirational stories, I need to get the girls book for my daughter.
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- Amit B.
- 25-02-19
This is a great book!!!!!😀😀👌
I think it’s a very good book as it basically has nearly everything an audible book needs.I also love the way it was written and read (there is 💯 different 1-2 minute stories).You should
listen to the book if you ❤️ history.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-07-19
Not original, can't think outside box
I haven't finish the book, I just couldn't continue with grossly simplified successful stories of famous guys. I don't want children to believe that life is that simple, to be good you don't have to be successful and prove everyone wrong, it is as unhelpful and unhealthy as claiming that all boys should be strong and detached from their emotions. Highly unoriginal attempt to be original...
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- Leo Ezeogu
- 21-03-19
Controversial!
I do not agree with his every definition especially when it comes to sex. The book is inspirational though!
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