Boys' Stuff: boys talking about what matters

Wayne Martino
& Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli

Allen & Unwin 2001

218p pbk $24.95

ISBN: 1-86508-555-3  

Boys Stuff is a book all about the different things that boys encounter when growing up whether it be friends, family, school or one of the many other topics covered in this book.  This book is a compilation of stories and opinions from boys of all-different age groups and different ethnic and social backgrounds.  The layout of the book makes it readable from any page, as the text really isnt sequential just ordered.

These stories and opinions cover a range of topics and most readers will find something of interest to read.  The actual text itself is very interesting and it writes about the issues that are not often talked about or discussed.  It is written from all different points of view so there is not one common theme of right and wrong.  The book was very honest and straight to the point.  I found it to be very good and it gave straightforward advice.

George, aged 16, Canberra, ACT