The Male Brain: A Breakthrough Understanding of How Men and Boys Think Paperback – January 25, 2011

Great sequel book :)

Dr. Louann Brizendine’s book, 'The Male Brain', is the latest breakthrough in male psychology and neurology . The author is the founder of the first clinic in the US to study gender differences in brain behavior and hormones. She traces the male brain from inception to adulthood demystifying the inner workings of this brain machine, and providing knowledge and advice to parents and adults. Having had written her first book, 'The Female Brain’ , she now turns her attention to male brains and tries to highlight the differences between the two genders.From early childhood we observe different behavior patterns between little boys and girls. While boys are jumping, screaming and wrestling, we find girls sitting quietly playing house or combing their dolls' hair . What is behind this difference? The author believes the hormone testosterone is the culprit. It is found even in baby boys in small amounts but jumps rapidly to twenty times the original amount during adolescence and puberty and into adulthood. It is in fact the drive behind manhood and is undoubtedly the sign of masculinity . Females too have testosterone but to much lesser levels; they have their own estrogen to cope with.It has been said that 'the male is simple, the female is complex’. While this may be true (considering the female’s child-bearing system) yet, the male’s brain is considered to be a ‘lean, mean problem-solving machine!. Scientists believe that hormones, together with genetics, play a major role in the development of the male brain. As mentioned above, testosterone seems to be the leading hormone behind the male’s masculinity and the one responsible for man’s libido. For sure it is aided by other hormones, in particular vasopressin (enhances masculinity) and oxytocin (which relieves stress and increases bonding) . For the female brain, estrogen, progesterone and oxytocin are the major hormones. In addition to the male hormones mentioned, several other hormones e.g cortisol, dopamine, prolactin and several others, are involved as needed.It is often rumored that the male brain’s overriding goals are power, wealth and sex, and that men are actually run by their libidos. This undoubtedly is the result of the aggressive nature of testosterone, but cultural pressure also plays a role, especially as the man is expected to be the family provider and protector. Yet research shows that the brains of adult men, and of fathers in particular, are profoundly caring and nurturing.So, what does one learn from Dr. Brizendine’s book? It is certaIn that the male brain is significantly different from that of the female. It is beyond doubt that understanding and appreciating the makeup of the male brain would be beneficial to men as well as to women. Studies have shown that many of the conflicts between the two sexes are fueled by the unrealistic expectations on both sides due to misunderstanding the innate differences between the two types of brains. The proof is nowhere as evident as in the alarming rate of divorce in US society.Fuad R QubeinOct. 2017

I have read all this author's books. I highly recommend reading both the female and male brain book as soon as you are pregnant and know you what sex your child is. Her understanding how a child develops based on the child's sex and the hormones that sex dictates will help you better understand and embrace your child as they develop.

Dr. Louann Brizendine has spent the past 26 years studying the differences between the male and female brains (and the hormones and chemicals that drive them).TL;DR: Amazing. This should be required reading for every man, woman, and child (okay, maybe not young children).Note: I'm reading "The Female Brain" by Louann Brizendine next, and I have no reason to doubt that it should be required reading also, especially for the dudes. Gender is a two-way street, people! It wouldn't be fair to only read one half of the story ;)Dr. Louann Brizendine does an amazing job telling the narrative of the male brain as it goes through various stages in life. Every page is rife with scholarly references and notes (fully half of the book is dedicated to notes and books/research that were referenced).While the bulk of the book is notes and references (nearly half of the book, but hey, that means she's got the science to back up just about every statement!), it still manages to deliver a ton of insight and explanation into the inner workings of the male brain.If you're a dude, you'll want to read this to understand your own brain and the brain of your future son if you have one. I found myself nodding and remembering my childhood, adolescence, and now throughout the book. Knowing that a woman understand you and your brain is like hearing a choir of angels getting down.If you're a lady, you'll want to read this before ripping your hair out in frustration at the seemingly inexplicable madness of your crush's/boyfriend's/husband's/son's brain. For the sake of all the men in your life, read this book.Note: The only reason I am not putting it at 5-stars was the shortness of the book. I was hoping for more stories, details, and explanations. A good half of the book is a list of references (not entirely a bad thing though).

Excellent!!! If you have a man, boy or male teen in your life this is a must read! It truly helps you to understand why males do what they do and how their brain operates. I can honestly say this book has changed my life and truly given me a new perspective on my husband, grandsons and son-in-laws. EVERY woman should buy this before getting married!