A Path to Manhood

Encouragement and Advice for Young Men

Paul Cumbo, Luke Russert

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Globe Pequot Press
18 February 2025

Men's health; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

Today’s teenage boys and young men desperately need encouragement. Ironically, many need both an arm around the shoulder and a proverbial kick in the butt; both affirmation and challenge, and they need it from voices that acknowledge their emotional complexity while not apologizing for their intrinsic maleness.

In A Path to Manhood, author Paul Cumbo draws on his two-decades-plus experience of teaching, coaching, and mentoring teenage boys and young men to deliver concise, relatable messages on the pursuit of virtuous living. By eschewing the reductive depictions of masculinity in traditional culture, readers will better learn how to use personal strength for the betterment of themselves and others.

With compassion and conviction, Cumbo explores self-knowledge, friendship, education, finance, vocation, health, habits, love, marriage, faith, and fatherhood. While addressed directly to young guys themselves, the book will resonate with their parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors.

Combining skilled storytelling, a keen understanding of masculinity, practical spirituality, an inclusive attitude, and good-natured humor, A Path to Manhood invites today’s young men to take an honest look at themselves, practice discernment, and make thoughtful decisions and takes readers on a compelling journey of the mind and heart.

By: Paul Cumbo
Foreword by: Luke Russert
Imprint: Globe Pequot Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781493089000
ISBN 10: 1493089005
Pages: 298
Publication Date: 18 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Cumbo has more than two decades of experience as an educator leading young men. He is a regular speaker at independent boys’ schools, and his article “Boys Will Be… The Boys they Raise” was the most-read article of the year on the National Association of Independent Schools’ blog, Independent Ideas. As co-founder of the Camino Institute, Cumbo leads immersive retreats for students, colleagues, and clients. He is the author of four novels and live sin Buffalo, NY.

Reviews for A Path to Manhood: Encouragement and Advice for Young Men

A Path to Manhood is a valuable guide for young men coming of age in a culture struggling to understand authentic masculinity. Cumbo masters the art and science of 'tough love,' blending wisdom and wit to challenge and encourage the reader. A go-to for young guys, as well as their parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors. I highly recommend it. -- Michael Gurian, New York Times bestselling author of ""The Wonder of Boys"" and ""Saving Our Sons""