Stories for boys who dare to be different

[Dark Ninja DaveParticipant 273]

Just something else I came across recently that I want to throw out there…

I purchased this book (written by Ben Brooks) on reading the blurb that quotes “An inspiring collection of 100 stories of famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, who went on to make the world a better place through compassion, generosity and self-belief”.
This is to help my son with his reading, but I thought it was also (ostensibly) a celebration of male-hood, which I think is much needed these days.
It was published this year (makes mention of Professor Stephen Hawking passing away), so it is very up-to-date.

Well, after reading some of the book, I am not convinced of some of the entries that have been selected.
In fact, I am a bit worried that this book is somewhat indoctrinating of faulty SJW/feminist ideals.

There’s been a few entries about transsexuals (not sure how they count as “boys”), and male feminist types.
Barack Obama is an inclusion, and he is quoted as saying “That’s what twenty first century feminism is about, the idea that when everyone is equal, we are all more free”.
I snorted when I read that; it’s a noble statement, but that isn’t exactly what has happened has it?
(Imagine the outrage if Trump had of been included!)

I get the feeling that there is an attempt here to normalise these ideas, and get boys reading this to accept/submit to feminism.

Or… I could just be over analysing this.
Some of the entries are genuine examples of the good stuff that men have done.
Nikolai Tesla has an entry, and he is someone who is seen as an original MGTOW.

Anyone read or knows of this book?
Any other thoughts?
Any suggestions for any literature that sets a proper male role for boys (maybe some of those old Biggles stories?)

Cheers

[The Black ScorpionParticipant 2144]

https://www.amazon.ca/Pushing-Front-Success-Under-Difficulties/dp/1333182619/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540090620&sr=8-3&keywords=pushing+to+the+front

Get him this instead.^

This is a BEAUTIFULLY written self-help book for men of all ages.

Was penned in the early 1900s, so you won’t find a shred of any SWJ, feminist or politically correct s~~~.

Every man should read this book at least once in his life.

The greatest tragedy in life is to spend your whole life fishing only to discover that it was not fish you were after. - Henry David Thoreau

[Dark Ninja DaveParticipant 273]

The Black Scorpion wrote:

https://www.amazon.ca/Pushing-Front-Success-Under-Difficulties/dp/1333182619/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540090620&sr=8-3&keywords=pushing+to+the+front

Thanks Black Scorpion.
I’m just reading up on the author now, quite an inspirational story.
It sounds like I could learn something by reading this as well.
I’ll keep an eye out for it.

[Anonymous 3]

Thank you for your post. I am convinced that at this time there is a war on men & masculinity. To buy in to the feminist, SJW, & the failing educational systems idea of what a man is in my opinion: Outright wrong.
Particularly, if you are a straight, white, older man, but all men in general.
Here is something to think about: If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want to get educated go to the library.
I have read my whole life. I would suggest reading only those books that are considered classics.And of course, read the great thinkers. You can draw your own conclusions & expand your mind.
As an old man, I ghost. I am a Urban Hermit, but soon there will b one more move to the country & I mean further disappearance.
Again, Thank you. Keep your eyes open. You will see everything you need to see

[iMickey503Participant 12465]

Boys really don’t have much to look up to. THe more the merrier.

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