The Dangerous Book for Boys

September 11, 2007

I have been very grateful for the numerous gifts and cards and congratulations upon the birth of our son on August 24th.  Of all the gifts, however, only one was for both son and father - and it is this gift for which I am most glad.

The gift was the book, The Dangerous Book for Boys, by Con Iggulden.  The opening paragraphs states:

In this age of video games and cell phones, there must still be a place for knots, tree houses, and stories of incredible courage.  The one thing that we always say about childhood is that we seemed to have more time back then.  This book will help you recapture those Sunday afternoons and long summers - because they’re still long if you know how to look at them.

The book is essentially a collection of all sorts of things every young boy should know.  The first chapter gives you essential gear for boys - swiss army knife, compass, handkerchief, box of matches, a shooter (for marbles), needle and thread, pencil and paper, small flashlight, magnifying glass, band-aids, and fishhooks.

Other chapters detail how to make a battery, how to play stickball, juggling, secret inks, hunting and cooking a rabbit, Latin phrases every boy should know, making a go-cart, navigation, and there’s even a chapter on girls.

For a father who spends too much time in front of a computer, and for a son who hopefully won’t, this book is truly a great gift.  Thanks Dawn!

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3 Responses to “The Dangerous Book for Boys”

  1. Chris on September 11th, 2007 5:59 pm

    I was going to get you guys that book. Now I’ll have to find something else. Maybe firecrackers.

  2. Aaron on September 11th, 2007 8:35 pm

    Thanks Chris - the firecrackers will go with the box of matches, part of any boy’s “essential gear.”

  3. Liz on September 12th, 2007 1:03 pm

    Many years ago Nathan proudly presented me with a dead squirrel after a successful hunt with Randy. I rose to the challenge. We made lasting memories the day we carefully made a squirrel potpie. Let me know when you need the recipe!

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