Boys Adrift
The Six Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men
$33.36
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2026
Summary
American boys are failing to meet their potential-the author of the bestseller The Collapse of Parenting explains why, and what we can do about it, in this updated edition.
A growing proportion of American boys are failing. From kindergarten to college, boys are becoming less resilient and less ambitious, and the gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. In this fully updated edition, Dr. Leonard Sax draws on scientific lit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781541606852 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 154160685X |
| Author: | Leonard Sax |
| Publisher: | Basic Books |
| Imprint: | Basic Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 210mm |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
“Sax’s discussion of a ‘failure to launch’ will ring true for many parents and other concerned adults, and his final chapter on detoxing the modern environment for boys and girls should provoke both thought and action. Though Sax’s book is written in a conversational tone, his documentation is thorough and impressive. This is an important book, especially for parents and educators, but for anyone who is concerned with the well-being of our society and its young people. “–The Daily Herald
”Boys Adrift presents a straightforward argument that incorporates solid research and, thankfully, does not blame feminism… Sax also makes sure to remind us that he doesn’t think girls have it easier. But at a time when it is almost unusual to find a young man with drive and direction, Sax’s work is an important part of a growing public discussion. “–The Stranger
“Excellent and informative references and information are provided … Powerfully and persuasively presented.”–The Journal of the American Medical Association
“Fascinating…terrifying…Sax identifies an epidemic of lost boys. Luckily, he offers solutions.”–Globe and Mail (Canada)
“Sax, in his pointed, conversational new book, Boys Adrift, reports seeing something new in his medical practice, and hearing something disturbing in the comments after his talks around the nation. Parents and girlfriends describe boys and young men plastered to the controls of their video games, hostile to school, disconnected from adult men and listless on “academic steroids” prescribed to them for attention deficit disorders. Sax zeroes in on these maladies …Boys Adrift is an important entry into the conversation. This call to reconsider how the boy becomes the man is worth heeding.“–The Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Startling…like a brick thrown through your window.”–CBC
Leonard Sax
Leonard Sax, MD, PhD, is a board-certified family physician, psychologist, and the New York Times bestselling author of Why Gender Matters, Girls on the Edge, and The Collapse of Parenting. Dr. Sax has visited more than five hundred schools worldwide and has appeared on major radio and television programs and networks including the Today show, CBS, CNN, Fox, and NPR’s Weekend Edition. Dr. Sax lives with his family in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.