Happy Publication Day for this new book. I’m reading this one, and my review will come out on Tuesday, February 5, 2024. So keep your eyes peeled.
About the Book
In today’s world, young men grapple with concepts like “toxic masculinity” that often lead to self-doubt and aimlessness. Such ideologies can push them toward negative influences online or unproductive behaviors. How Boys Learn by Jeff Kirchick presents a different perspective, delving into the nuanced journeys boys navigate. These stories offer insight into friendships, relationships, sexuality, and the quest to become better individuals.
Kirchick’s collection captures diverse experiences: from a conflicted teenage wrestler in rural Pennsylvania to a postwar society designed to curb “bad ideas,” and a doctor’s encounters with family and an unusual patient. Love is the overarching theme, whether it’s the characters’ connections with others or their pursuit of self-love.
Originally penned in 2010 under the guidance of esteemed author Edmund White at Princeton University, these tales have been refined for a wider audience. Kirchick’s aim is to impart lessons on struggle, humanity, and discovering love in unexpected corners. How Boys Learn invites readers to explore the complexities of growing up and finding love amid life’s challenges.
About the Author
Jeff Kirchick is Head of Sales at Able AI, a Series A FinTech Startup focused on automation in the world of commercial lending. He was previously VP of Sales at Y-Combinator backed Next Caller, which he led to a successful exit in 2021.
What sets him apart has been his ability to build authentic relationships with his customers. He has led a successful sales career for over a decade and spends much of his free time mentoring younger sales professionals who are interested in sales as a career, particularly those who come from underrepresented backgrounds in tech sales.
A 2010 graduate of Princeton University, he is an avid writer who hopes to become a screenwriter someday. In his free time, he enjoys Boston sports (primarily the Boston Bruins), running and exercise, collegiate wrestling, meditation, cooking, listening to podcasts, and learning. Ultimately, what brings him joy is being able to touch the lives of others in some meaningful way. He currently is living in Boston.
Links
Amazon US: https://a.co/d/02qRgLx
Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/1aIPhnH
Bookshop US: https://bookshop.org/a/25511/9798891320963
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202938792-how-boys-learn
Author Website: https://jeffkirchick.com/
