Confidential Chats with Boys (eBook)

William Lee Howard (Autor)

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2022
89 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654717479-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "Confidential Chats with Boys," William Lee Howard crafts a thought-provoking exploration into the complex world of adolescent male identity, friendship, and the societal expectations that shape them. Utilizing a conversational narrative style, Howard offers a series of candid dialogues that delve deep into the lives of young males navigating their formative years. The book melds elements of realism and emotional authenticity, producing a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate with both the struggles and triumphs of youth. Set against a backdrop of contemporary issues such as mental health, peer pressure, and gender roles, Howard's prose captures the raw essence of boyhood while also seeking to challenge pervasive stereotypes. William Lee Howard, an educator and seasoned writer, draws upon his extensive background in youth mentorship and psychology to inform this work. His firsthand experiences interacting with young boys and understanding their unique challenges have uniquely positioned him to address the intricate layers of their lives. Howard's commitment to fostering open dialogues around masculinity underscores the relevance of this book in today's conversation about gender and identity. "Confidential Chats with Boys" is a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of male adolescence. Howard's insightful observations and empathetic voice invite readers to engage in meaningful conversations about youth and identity. This book not only offers profound insights but also serves as a vital resource for parents, educators, and anyone invested in the future of young boys.

Autor

William Lee Howard, an American author from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gained recognition for his contributions to the genre of didactic literature aimed at young audiences. His work 'Confidential Chats with Boys' encapsulates his pedagogical approach, imparting moral guidance and life skills intended to shepherd young males through their formative years. Howard's literary style is characterized by an amalgamation of candid discourse and paternal advice, a reflection of the era's social ideologies and beliefs about adolescence and coming of age. The book itself serves as a compendium of topics ranging from health, behavior, to the emotional challenges of puberty, encapsulating a Victorian sensibility of propriety and self-improvement. Howard distinguished himself in this niche of youth guidance through his paternal tone, a stark contrast to the more austere and punitive narratives of his time. Howard's insights, though products of their time, held pedagogic value for the youth of his generation, offering a lens through which the modern reader can gauge the evolution of youth mentorship literature. Despite the lessening prominence of his works in contemporary literary discourse, Howard's 'Confidential Chats with Boys' remains a noteworthy specimen of early 20th-century educational literature for young readers.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Religion / Philosophie / Psychologie
• Schlagworte: Adolescent Boys • adolescent guidance literature • adolescent self-esteem • antiquarian boys' literature • Authoritarian education • British Literature • Character development advice • character education reading • Coming of Age • coming of age stories • Confidential Chats series • conversational writing style • Counseling for adolescence • Early 20th Century • early 20th century youth literature • Educational resource for parents • Empathetic guidance • epistolary novel • Formative years support • Friendship • historical fiction • historical life advice fiction • male bonding • marriage • mentoring young boys • Navigating relationships issues • public domain classics • sex instruction • the family • Victorian Era • vintage advice books for boys • William Lee Howard books • Women • youth psychology