Whippman starts this book with a powerful and honest musing about raising three sons as a decent parent and feminist. This book is a reminder of what we feel deep inside - how to raise happy, healthy, respectful individuals, and eradicate toxic masculinity for all.
Some advice and tips are common sense, however, they are backed up by not only personal and engaging examples, but also Whippman’s interesting research and hard work. As expected and also not so expected in some ways, boys are affected massively by the dominant practices, representations and expectations of toxic masculinity. It is hard for them to navigate their emotions, find channels and friendships where the expression of emotions and feelings are encouraged. The Dutch example stood out for me as well as the interviews with the boys. Giving them voice was the most unique aspect of this book for me.
This book is, overall, about helping our sons/men, creating equal societies without giving men privileges over women, and opening the floor to questions.

The title is a play on the toxicity of masculinity.

Mainly an easy read, a much-needed conversation, and glad that this was coming from a feminist. It was the main reason why I wanted to read this book in the first place.