Boys of a Feather: A Field Guide to North American Males

By Amy Helmes and Meg Leder

Boys are like birds: in the dating world, it can be hard to tell the prized specimens from the bad eggs. But with this handy fully-illustrated field guide, boywatching is about to get easier. After years of intensive study, authors (and intrepid boywatchers) Amy Helmes and Meg Leder give women key facts about the most common species, such as: - Turkeys are shameless in their pursuit of an intended mate - Ladies have to dress trendy to bag a Parrot - Women can flush out Hummingbirds at speed-dating clinics - Doves won't brag to their friends the morning after a date - Pigeons are the "Average Joes" of the male world - It's almost impossible to ignore a Flamingo - Run away from becoming a Vulture's prey Both novice and experienced boywatchers will appreciate this definitive survey of men in all their full-feathered glory.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399531548
• ISBN13: 9780399531545
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Perigee Books
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.7" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

So Funny

I got some strange looks while reading this book on the subway, because I was laughing out loud. The writing is so smart and funny. It really rings true. I can think of examples of every bird/boy in the book. I am going to buy a copy of this book for all of my single friends! I love it.

"Boys of a Feather"

Girls: If you're like me, "normal" dating guides leave you feeling nauseous. This tongue-in-cheek guide finally treats dating (or "mating") with the levity it deserves. Wonder which bird you're nesting with? Want to seek out your dream bird in his natural habitat? Whether you're dating or in a serious relationship, finding out which bird you're naturally attracted to--or identifying the one you're with--will help you avoid ruffled feathers. After reading "Boys of a Feather," I discovered that I'm continually pursuing a swan but what I really should be after is an eagle. Now when I meet a guy I can't help but try and determine which species of bird he is, which if you think about it, makes the whole process that much more fun. It's kind of like picturing your date in his Calvins. Whether or not you subscribe to Amy and Meg's theory, this book is a hoot.

Boys of a Feather: A field Guide to North American Males

This book is a sensational read. Very indepth, very interesting and easy to understand. Amy did a fabulous job on this and I want my copy signed. This is a nationally known writer and reporter for a very distinguished publication and I can see she used all of her learned skills to make this book well worth buying.