The Broken American Male: And How to Fix Him

By Shmuley Boteach

Categories: Parenting & Relationships, Self-Help

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach argues that American men are damaged by a culture that measures their worth by money, power, fame and productivity, leaving many feeling inadequate, competitive and emotionally cut off from their wives and children. His remedy is a broader idea of success, with career achievement only one part alongside being a good husband and father, contributing to the community and pursuing wisdom. He urges men to trade self-focused ambition for purpose, humility and service, resting their self-worth on character rather than possessions.

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• Ryan Holiday: “After catching a few episodes of his TV show, I felt like Boteach "got it" in the way that Dr. Drew and occasionally Dr. Phil got it. He has the ability to cut to the core of the issue, understand when people are acting unhealthily and are unafraid to point fingers.”