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The Ultimate Guy's Body Book
Everything a boy should know, but won’t ask—from a Christian perspective! Finally, everything you wanted to know about your body, but you’ve just been too chicken to ask. Ultimate Guys’ Body Book is the first book for boys that gives honest answers to real questions about your body from a biblical perspective. No, you’re not falling apart—you’re just growing up! But there’s no need to fear, when God is near. He’s your personal guide to understanding your body. With information about everything from steroid use to body parts, there’s not a question we won't answer. These aren’t questions some adult made up, but they’re real questions asked by real boys just like you. You want to know the truth? Now you can, because Ultimate Guys’ Body Book gives you the facts—no holds barred!
192 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1973
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About the author
Walt Larimore
74 books120 followersDr. Larimore is one of America’s best-known family physicians and is listed in the Best Doctors in America, Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and the International Health Professionals of the Year. His MD degree is from Louisiana State University, with AOA Honors, while his Family Medicine residency, with an emphasis in Sports Medicine was at the Duke University Medical Center, where he was named one of the top twelve Family Medicine residents in the nation. He also completed a Queen’s Teaching Fellowship in Nottingham, England.
After his training, Dr. Larimore practiced 4 years in the Smoky Mountains before moving to Central Florida to practice for 16 years. From 1993-1994 he served as the President of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. In 1996, he was named America’s Outstanding Family Medicine Educator by the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 2000, Dr. and Mrs. Larimore were named Educators of the Year by the Christian Medical Association.
The Larimores relocated to Colorado Springs in 2001. Besides practicing family medicine, Dr. Larimore is also an author, educator, and medical journalist. He serves on the adjunct family medicine faculty of the In His Image Family Medicine Residency in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.
As a medical journalist, from 1996 to 2001, Dr. Larimore hosted over 850 episodes of the daily, live Ask the Family Doctor show on Fox’s Health Network, being awarded the prestigious "Gracie" Award by the American Women in Radio and Television. From 2002 to 2004, Dr. Larimore hosted the Focus on Your Family’s Health’s syndicated radio and TV features.
Dr. Larimore is a frequent guest about family health topics on a wide variety of television and radio programs and has appeared on The Today Show, CBS’s Morning Show, several Fox News programs, and CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360. He provides medical commentary for radio stations in Chicago, Orlando, Baltimore, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Tampa, Albuquerque, and Ft. Wayne.
Dr. Larimore has written or edited over twenty books and over 600 articles in a variety of medical journals and lay magazines. His best-selling books include Bryson City Tales, Bryson City Seasons, and Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook.
Dr. Larimore co-wrote, with Barb, his childhood sweetheart and wife of over 35 years, His Brain, Her Brain: How divinely designed differences can strengthen your marriage. He also wrote the health chapter for Coach Joe Gibb’s best-selling book Game Plan for Life.
Dr. Larimore’s most recent health book is 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, an undated and revised version of his award winning book 10 Essentials of Highly Healthy People. In 2009 he co-wrote his first novel, Time Scene Investigators: The Gabon Virus, with Paul McCusker. The sequel, Time Scene Investigators: The Influenza Bomb will be released in 2010.
After his training, Dr. Larimore practiced 4 years in the Smoky Mountains before moving to Central Florida to practice for 16 years. From 1993-1994 he served as the President of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. In 1996, he was named America’s Outstanding Family Medicine Educator by the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 2000, Dr. and Mrs. Larimore were named Educators of the Year by the Christian Medical Association.
The Larimores relocated to Colorado Springs in 2001. Besides practicing family medicine, Dr. Larimore is also an author, educator, and medical journalist. He serves on the adjunct family medicine faculty of the In His Image Family Medicine Residency in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.
As a medical journalist, from 1996 to 2001, Dr. Larimore hosted over 850 episodes of the daily, live Ask the Family Doctor show on Fox’s Health Network, being awarded the prestigious "Gracie" Award by the American Women in Radio and Television. From 2002 to 2004, Dr. Larimore hosted the Focus on Your Family’s Health’s syndicated radio and TV features.
Dr. Larimore is a frequent guest about family health topics on a wide variety of television and radio programs and has appeared on The Today Show, CBS’s Morning Show, several Fox News programs, and CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360. He provides medical commentary for radio stations in Chicago, Orlando, Baltimore, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Tampa, Albuquerque, and Ft. Wayne.
Dr. Larimore has written or edited over twenty books and over 600 articles in a variety of medical journals and lay magazines. His best-selling books include Bryson City Tales, Bryson City Seasons, and Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook.
Dr. Larimore co-wrote, with Barb, his childhood sweetheart and wife of over 35 years, His Brain, Her Brain: How divinely designed differences can strengthen your marriage. He also wrote the health chapter for Coach Joe Gibb’s best-selling book Game Plan for Life.
Dr. Larimore’s most recent health book is 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, an undated and revised version of his award winning book 10 Essentials of Highly Healthy People. In 2009 he co-wrote his first novel, Time Scene Investigators: The Gabon Virus, with Paul McCusker. The sequel, Time Scene Investigators: The Influenza Bomb will be released in 2010.
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July 28, 2012
I received this book from a First Reads giveaway. Once I opened the package with this book, I was thrilled at how cute the cover was. It's completely adorable, and shows several different boys of different size and colours.
The only thing that made me knock this down from 5 stars to 4 is the fact that it's Christian. I have no problem with the fact that it's written in a Christian point of view, in fact, I prefer it. It's just not mentioned anywhere in the blurb or on the front or back cover of the book. I feel that it could be misleading for parents of different religions and since it's a large aspect on the point of view of the book, it should definitely be included.
Other than that, I feel this book would be a great addition to the library of any Christian family raising a son. As a mother, I knew the answers to all these questions, but I really had no idea on how to approach a child with that information. Not only was I unsure on how to approach a child with that information, but I definitely wouldn't know how to explain it from a Christian point of view.
Dr Larimore definitely did his homework with this book. Not only did he medically answer the common questions, but he also cross checked those answers with the Christian Medical Association. That's impressive! I feel that this book is definitely going to be something my son and husband will work with when my son gets to that age.
The only thing that made me knock this down from 5 stars to 4 is the fact that it's Christian. I have no problem with the fact that it's written in a Christian point of view, in fact, I prefer it. It's just not mentioned anywhere in the blurb or on the front or back cover of the book. I feel that it could be misleading for parents of different religions and since it's a large aspect on the point of view of the book, it should definitely be included.
Other than that, I feel this book would be a great addition to the library of any Christian family raising a son. As a mother, I knew the answers to all these questions, but I really had no idea on how to approach a child with that information. Not only was I unsure on how to approach a child with that information, but I definitely wouldn't know how to explain it from a Christian point of view.
Dr Larimore definitely did his homework with this book. Not only did he medically answer the common questions, but he also cross checked those answers with the Christian Medical Association. That's impressive! I feel that this book is definitely going to be something my son and husband will work with when my son gets to that age.
May 5, 2012
I think this is a great book for adolescent pre-teen and teen boys. Each subject is covered factually, honestly, and to the point. At the end of each chapter the author gives biblical verses pertaining to the subject discussed. In each chapter the author assures the guy that what they are experiencing in their body is normal and that each guy is created specially by God and growing at the pace that God has for him. The author not only deals with guys going through puberty but he also touches on body piercings, tattoo's, and alcohol use. He explains the dangers of each. I also liked at the end of each chapter the author gave a fun trivial fact about real life people. I think that the author has written a book that a boy can read either on his own or use to go through with his father or a trusted adult.
July 27, 2012
I won this through Goodreads. This book could have been good. The premise is great and the cover is adorable. The problem is in the pages. This book could have been appropriately titled The Ultimate Christian Guy's Body Book. As it was not, I had no warning that this would be offensive for anyone who is Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, atheist or anything other than Christian. I do not appreciate writers trying to force their agenda on unsuspecting readers, however, for someone looking for a boy's body book with a conservative Christian slant, this might be the book which is why I gave it 2 stars.
December 28, 2017
I bought this book for my son who is entering puberty. I was dismayed to find many books in the market that took the lessons on human sexuality too far IMO, so I was looking more for a "beginner" book. I was pleased with this Christian take on what boys can expect, and I liked that the author talked about nutrition, showering, exercise, drinking, smoking and peer pressure on top of simple but detailed explanations of what changes are happening in his body. There is a decent explanation of sex and wet dreams, etc. He always finishes out each chapter with scripture, so it was a great study book to read a chapter together every night before bed. I think he was embarrassed that his mom was reading it with him, but I firmly believe that a little embarrassment with a lot of knowledge is an ok compromise.
I was disappointed in the stance the author took on tattoos and piercings. As a tattooed Christian mother, I talk to my kids about their choices, and if as adults they choose to get tattooed, or get piercings, I'm ok with that....it's their body, and as long as their personal relationship with God is ok, then it's what's inside, not out. I do understand him wanting to warn boys about permanent decisions, but telling them that it's wrong and they will regret it might be a little too conservative.
I was disappointed in the stance the author took on tattoos and piercings. As a tattooed Christian mother, I talk to my kids about their choices, and if as adults they choose to get tattooed, or get piercings, I'm ok with that....it's their body, and as long as their personal relationship with God is ok, then it's what's inside, not out. I do understand him wanting to warn boys about permanent decisions, but telling them that it's wrong and they will regret it might be a little too conservative.
May 25, 2019
Answers to 30 questions that may burn in the mind of a teenage boy from a Biblical perspective (this is not mentioned on the cover of the book). For the most part, the advice is solid and the author dispels myth regarding sensitive topics. The greatest value is to stimulate conversation between teenage boys and trusted adults.
October 2, 2022
A decent (though dated) book to help fathers talk with their sons to help prepare them for puberty and transition to being a teenager. Each chapter is formulated as a question a 12 or 13 year old boy isn't have then the author answers in 2-5 pages. There are a total of 30 chapters in the book. It can help foster some good father-son discussion and help those "awkward" questions be less awkward.
July 13, 2019
This was an excellent book! Thank you Dr Walt Larimore for your insights into male adolescence and puberty. As a mother of two sons, seven and nine years of age, I'm so pleased to learn about what's ahead. I loved the Biblical input and commonsense discussions. A must read for all parents of boys.
November 27, 2017
Great book for my pre-teen & early teen boys! Covers just about everything & handles it well.
December 6, 2021
This was a great book about puberty that I enjoyed reading to my middle and eldest sons.
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July 2, 2024Quick skim before I set it out for my tweens/teens. Filled with Scripture but doesn’t pretend like life doesn’t happen.
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December 13, 2012Wow! Finally a book to direct young men in the correct paths! This books answers
questions of boys everywhere who are entering puberty. It includes God in the teachings.
With a humorous yet serious manner various types of body changing questions are answered.h
This not only approaches the emotional and physical changes but enlightens the young man on
hygiene, nutrition, etc.
This is meant for fathers to use but I think a single mother could do as well if she has developed
a strong relationship with her son. If not, a guy sons look up to or a minister could do well going
over this book with him. I wish this would have been available to us while raising our sons. Now,
my children can use it with their sons.
I won this through a Goodreads' drawing and am grateful I did!
questions of boys everywhere who are entering puberty. It includes God in the teachings.
With a humorous yet serious manner various types of body changing questions are answered.h
This not only approaches the emotional and physical changes but enlightens the young man on
hygiene, nutrition, etc.
This is meant for fathers to use but I think a single mother could do as well if she has developed
a strong relationship with her son. If not, a guy sons look up to or a minister could do well going
over this book with him. I wish this would have been available to us while raising our sons. Now,
my children can use it with their sons.
I won this through a Goodreads' drawing and am grateful I did!
December 19, 2014
I previewed three books before picking one to give to my pre-teen and early-teenage sons. One had too much information; one had not enough information; but this one was just right. Written by a doctor, the book gives enough facts & figures to answer their questions and reassure my boys that they are developing normally, but didn't go into the heavier sexual and social issues that would be more appropriate for an older teen. My husband read & discussed parts of the books with them, and also likes it.
August 14, 2012
Like most of the reviewers here, the author should CLEARLY label this book as being Christian-based.
I don't have a problem with Christian books, but they should be listed as such, because I was under the impression that this was going to be a purely science-based book, which was not the case.
Although there ARE scientific facts presented here, most of the "suggestions" in this book are based on biblical teaching... something that doesn't appeal to everyone.
I don't have a problem with Christian books, but they should be listed as such, because I was under the impression that this was going to be a purely science-based book, which was not the case.
Although there ARE scientific facts presented here, most of the "suggestions" in this book are based on biblical teaching... something that doesn't appeal to everyone.
August 29, 2012
Good reads Win:
I was so happy when I won this book. I had entered it has a joke gift for my boyfriend, I ended up reading it first. i think this was a cute cover for the book. It had some interesting things, that may help boys when growing up. But I always thought it better for the parent to inform there children on those cases. But I think if I was to use a book this might be one of my choices.
I was so happy when I won this book. I had entered it has a joke gift for my boyfriend, I ended up reading it first. i think this was a cute cover for the book. It had some interesting things, that may help boys when growing up. But I always thought it better for the parent to inform there children on those cases. But I think if I was to use a book this might be one of my choices.
August 10, 2012
Received this book from Goodreads First Reads. Thanks! This was VERY well written This book addresses the many changes of puberty in a Christian yet very acceptable way. Dr. Larimore explains the issues in easy-to-understand ways and as I imagine a friend would. I really like the line of socially appropriateness that is drawn. :) Great for any teen boy, just slip it under his pillow or such. He might not thank you, but he will be grateful you did.
October 31, 2016
Great, just enough information .
This is a great book about what a young man needs to know as he enters puberty. Actually one of the best I've reviewed. Enough is said to be informative and helpful, but not too much to be dirty and too exposing of all the wickedness in the world. I'm a father of 4 boys and a Christian pastor, and I will definitely be using this book.
This is a great book about what a young man needs to know as he enters puberty. Actually one of the best I've reviewed. Enough is said to be informative and helpful, but not too much to be dirty and too exposing of all the wickedness in the world. I'm a father of 4 boys and a Christian pastor, and I will definitely be using this book.
July 22, 2012
I won this book from GoodReads First reads, I read some chapters with my sons and talk about somethings. Other chapters I told them to read and we had private discussions. I thought it was great to go over thing even though I am female.
January 20, 2016
I have not read this cover to cover. I skimmed it. My SON however highly recommends this book. He says it has been very helpful in understanding his changing body and he likes how the book includes growing up hand in hand with Jesus.
May 21, 2016
Not perfect, but good.
July 27, 2012
This book is great for a teenage boy, it tells you the answers to most teenage boy questions!
July 18, 2017
This is a great book for young boys/ men. It helps them understand the changes going on in their body. It's also one that encourages them to like themselves just the way God created them. It doesn't give more information then needed to lead them down other Paths of questioning, like in relation to sex. I accidentally came across this book but it will definitely be the one that I give to my boys to read as they enter puberty.
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