The Male Brain

A Breakthrough Understanding of How Men and Boys Think

By: Louann Brizendine M.D.

Narrated by: Kimberly Farr

Dr. Louann Brizendine, the founder of the first clinic in the country to study gender differences in brain, behavior, and hormones, turns her attention to the male brain, showing how, through every phase of life, the "male reality" is fundamentally different from the female one. Exploring the latest breakthroughs in male psychology and neurology with her trademark accessibility and candor, she reveals that the male brain:

• is a lean, mean, problem-solving machine. Faced with a personal problem, a man will use his analytical brain structures, not his emotional ones, to find a solution.
• thrives under competition, instinctively plays rough and is obsessed with rank and hierarchy.
• has an area for sexual pursuit that is 2.5 times larger than the female brain, consuming him with sexual fantasies about female body parts.
• experiences such a massive increase in testosterone at puberty that he perceive others' faces to be more aggressive.

The Male Brain finally overturns the stereotypes. Impeccably researched and at the cutting edge of scientific knowledge, this is a book that every man, and especially every woman bedeviled by a man, will need to own.

©2010 Louann Brizendine (P)2010 Random House

Critic reviews

"Louann Brizendine has done a great favor for every man who wants to understand the puzzling women in his life. A breezy and enlightening guide to women and a must-read for men." (Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence)

This is a quick read and so much important info!

I see men differently, but I also had a ton of “aw-ha” moments! Oh that’s why he did that. That’s why he’s like that. Yep, a must read for me. And women!

Get it if you have a son

This is for all mothers who have a son - very insightful and rang true to this father. The facts (studies) don't drag on as the author gives good examples and dialog to explain. I relayed facts almost daily to friends who have just had sons.

Great book.

Very informative, should be required reading. The research is very thorough, clear and concise. Well-read and well-written.

A must read …

I must for every partner mother, father, grandmother, grandfather friend. Caring, compassionate person to read n understand.

Great breakdown of basic male brain development

Helps provide a basic grasp of the relationships between the structure, hormones, instincts and triggers of the male brain. Helpful for individual, parental and subsequent partners ability to understand and possible ways to respond accordingly.

Insightful

I just became a mother to my son, this book is very insightful to explain a lot of his behaviors and his father’s. I also learned a lot about what I should be expecting as he is growing. Interesting read.

Brilliant book!!!

This book should be required reading, especially for people in their 20s and 30s. I love books like this. They tell you what's up, and you decide how you feel about it, and what to do or not do with the information.

Should be required reading in HS and college

The human male condition beautifully explained. Stages of male development from infancy to mature adulthood are outlined and accompany anecdotes. Hormones more than genes, and socialization are attributed to various male behaviors. Although some scientific studies were mentioned, it would have been nice to hear about more studies that suppprt the conclusions about the various stages of development and hormone functions/circuits. It would also be nice to know how well these findings/conclusions/archetypes apply across (non western) cultures. I will share this book and look for more on this topic.

Excellent book. Will change how you think about li

Following on from "The female brain", Brizendine explores the male brain, and does it with the same easy prose, compassion, respect and scientific rigor. One of the best books I've listened to lately.

Enlightening & Enjoyable

So much helpful information and clear, concise descriptions to help the reader/listener follow along. This book helped me understand things that have been confusing about men my whole life, and has given me information to use moving forward. Definitely worth the listen!