I am a member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County NC Board of Education.  I just completed your book THE MINDS OF BOYS, and have found it very interesting and applicable to what we are facing in our district.  I have asked our Superintendent to purchase your book for every board member and member of his senior leadership team.  I hope that in reading the book, our school leaders will feel as I do that we need to implement many of the strategies you recommend.  Thanks for writing such a good book and inspiring me to push this issue to the forefront in our district.



WHAT COULD HE BE THINKING? deserves to be read by every man and woman who wants to understand why men are the way they are.
 


“I intend to put (THE SOUL OF THE CHILD) on my reading list as soon as my term ends on January 13th.  It was good to meet you, and both Sharon and I enjoyed your comments very much.”



“I work as a Senior Outreach Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  I have been a professional trainer for my department (Professional Development and Applied Studies) in the division of Continuing Studies for 11 years…. “Eight years ago, my husband and I adopted our miracle baby boy.  I happened to see your book THE WONDER OF BOYS at the University Bookstore.  After I read it, I was on fire!  I started making it required reading when teaching core AODA summer institute classes for teachers from around the state.  As your other books came out I gave teacher/counselors a choice but still required they read at least ONE of your books…I am such a firm believer in bringing science, experience and intuitive knowledge together…It’s exciting to bring together the research on brain based gender differences, the neuroscience of addiction and brain development in adolescents and to how this translates into behavior!  The teachers and counselors love it.”



“While on a recent visit to the United States, I came across a copy of BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN DIFFERENTLY!  Having begun to read it, I am aware it is an area of upcoming research and development in the British educational system.  It is something I have become very interested in
through my experience as a primary school teacher.”



I have just finished WHAT COULD HE BE THINKING? and would like to commend you for an excellent and helpful book.  I will recommend it to my friends, my parishioners and my colleagues.



I just wanted to personally thank you for your wonderful work, WHAT COULD HE BE THINKING?.  As a licensed therapist who has been working with individuals and couples for 20 years, I am grateful to have your work as reference for my clients.  I now have a substantial and easy to understand book for my clients to back up what I have been teaching for years!
      


“I am writing in my dual capacity as Director of Studies and Chair of the Gender, Learning and Teaching Work Group at The Webb Schools in Claremont, CA.  We have embarked on an exciting journey this year as we have critically examined our own practices in light of recent developments in the areas of brain-based teaching and learning.  Our collective exploration began with a close look at your book, BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN DIFFERENTLY!  It set the stage quite nicely for interlocking our two Work Groups in several instances as the year unfolded.”



“I am a psychologist from Turkey, and I recently read Michael Gurian’s book, BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN DIFFERENTLY!”  The book contains important findings and knowledge in brain research, and will have important contributions to our educational system.”



“I am an Australian teacher with 20 years experience in high schools.  I am currently working in primary schools on special projects to improve the educational outcomes for boys at risk.  In my research I found your book listed on the net and promptly ordered it.  I have only just begun reading but already it is confirming things I have believed in the past and findings from the action research I have been conducting.”



“I am a teacher in Ottowa, Canada.  I loved BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN DIFFERENTLY! and believe strongly in its validity and philosophical statements.  I am currently enrolled in a teacher additional qualification course in Special Education….and I hope to bring (the book’s) message to (my colleague's) attention.”



“For over 11 years I have been writing a weekly article on parents and children for the major newspaper in the Northern Kentucky area.  I often cite your work as reference—that’s how much I believe in and value your work….I just finished THE SOUL OF THE CHILD and found great affirmation in it as a parent, a professional, and as a person of faith.  Thanks for taking the risk.”


  
“I am teaching preschool now, 3 year olds 3 days a week.  Particularly with the boys I am putting into practice some of the things you have suggested.  I have had great success with never using time-out so far this year, but instead redirecting or at times having a boy sit on my lap until he decides he can rejoin a group without hitting/pushing.  We have the benefit of a HUGE room with 12 kids—so there's plenty of room to spread out.”
  


“I am a first year high school biology teacher in Colorado.  I just began reading THE WONDER OF GIRLS and am completely riveted by it, partly because I was once a girl and partly because I am a science geek and see many learning opportunities for my students.  I am tempted to have them read parts of the book….I would like for them to have a chance to learn more about their brains and what is happening to them at this stage of their lives.”
      


“I have had an absolutely great time sharing this information with my high school students. They have done surveys about relationships and expectations that yielded some really great results…right in line with male/female brain details…very relevant, very compelling for them!”