The Ultimate Guys' Body Book: Not-So-Stupid Questions About Your Body

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You Mean I Can Ask That? Boys' bodies do the craziest things! They can knock a baseball out to right field or trip in front of class. But at a certain point, those bodies start to grow up and go through some wild changes. You might be wondering things like: Why don't I look like him? How can I get buff without steroids? And how can I handle that talk my parents want to have—you know, the talk? Yikes! The Ultimate Guys' Body Book answers all the important questions you want answers to but would rather not ask, ...

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Overview

You Mean I Can Ask That? Boys' bodies do the craziest things! They can knock a baseball out to right field or trip in front of class. But at a certain point, those bodies start to grow up and go through some wild changes. You might be wondering things like: Why don't I look like him? How can I get buff without steroids? And how can I handle that talk my parents want to have—you know, the talk? Yikes! The Ultimate Guys' Body Book answers all the important questions you want answers to but would rather not ask, mixing fun with great advice for growing guys.

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Editorial Reviews

VOYA - Paula Gallagher
Serving as a counterbalance to the many books on puberty that strive for objectivity, The Ultimate Guys' Body Book is presented specifically for a Christian audience. Larimore, well known to his fan base, writes with reassurance as he explains the basic biological changes of male puberty. He suggests that this book be used by fathers of boys entering puberty to talk about some of the sensitive issues. All of his advice is rooted in biblical interpretation. While some families will appreciate his approach, not all of his advice will work for every Christian family. Certain issues, such as tattoos or masturbation, are discussed with equanimity. Larimore assails other issues with thunderbolt in hand. Premarital sex, for example, "can cause true, lasting, painful mental consequences, including depression, low self-esteem, guilt, and even despair" (p. 141). Pornography is ill-advised but understandably difficult to avoid since so many young women are "not being modest" (p. 146). Homosexuality is conspicuously unaddressed. For families that adhere to Larimore's expression of Christianity, the book is indeed a godsend. Other Christian families may want to use this book for the biological information and as a springboard for further discussion on religious values. For those looking to prepare boys for the changes of puberty without the Christian emphasis, try Kelli Dunham's The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need To Know For Growing Up YOU (Applesauce Press, 2007) or My Body, My Self For Boys (William Morrow, 2007/Voya December 2007) by Lynda and Area Madaras. Reviewer: Paula Gallagher
Kirkus Reviews
"Dr. Walt" offers advice with a Christian perspective for boys wondering about their bodies as they enter puberty. More specifically, this is a volume aimed at Christian fathers of boys ages 10 to 13, so fathers can be ready with answers to sometimes tricky questions. Topics are covered through 30 questions on how boys' bodies change, how much sleep is necessary, what if friends try alcohol, how to avoid pornography, what's wrong with tattoos and body piercings and even three questions about testicles. It's purportedly information readers can trust, presented "through the lens of a biblical worldview," all reviewed by the Christian Medical Association. God is the common denominator behind all answers here. Differences in penis size? It's "the way God designed each one of us." Masturbation? "Sexual fantasies are forbidden for Christians." In Larimore's perspective, "God invented sex," but only "to be experienced between a husband and a wife in marriage." Parents wanting to stay within the confines of Christian doctrine will find this volume informative. Other readers may want to go elsewhere to find a guide more open to a more encompassing worldview. A useful guide for readers wanting a Christian look at boys' physical and sexual development. (note to parents, appendices, afterword) (Nonfiction. 10-13)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780310723233
  • Publisher: Zondervan
  • Publication date: 3/20/2012
  • Pages: 192
  • Sales rank: 290,804
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.30 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 0.70 (d)

Meet the Author

Walt Larimore, MD, is one of America's best-known family physicians and has been listed in the Guide to America's Top Family Doctors and the Best Doctors in America. He has been a family physician for nearly thirty years, has written or cowritten over twenty books (including three Gold Medallion nominees), and has hosted nationally syndicated health features for radio and TV. He and his wife, Barb, have two grown children and live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His website is www.Dr Walt.com.

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  • Posted March 26, 2012

    Great book. I wish I would have had this resource when my son wa

    Great book. I wish I would have had this resource when my son was growing up. It's a great tool for dads and sons to read together. Or it's great for a boy to read by himself. Dr. Larimore gives great practical understanding and advice for questions that are seldom addressed about a boy's body. He frames it from a Biblical perspective. I highly recommend it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 2, 2012

    My husband and I both read through this book and thought it was

    My husband and I both read through this book and thought it was great! My husband wishes he would have had this resource when he was a young guy. Get this book so your son can have biblical, straight forward answers to so many questions he has about the changes going on in his body and his mind. Grandfathers, buy this book for your son to give to your grandson, and encourage them to work through it together. I love the format, too. Very easy to read and broken up into just a few pages for each Q & A that gets right to the heart of the matter and speaks a boy's language. I really can't say enough about this book and thank God that Dr. Larimore wrote it.

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