Star’s children’s book fights against attacks on traditional masculinity.
The Test of Lionhood: A Children’s Book Promoting Positive Masculinity
Kevin Sorbo, the former star of the Hercules TV series, is on a mission to teach boys the importance of embracing their masculinity. In his first children’s book, “The Test of Lionhood,” Sorbo encourages young boys to reclaim their societal role, pushing back against the “woke” culture’s attack on masculinity.
Sorbo, who is also an actor, writer, and producer, recently spoke with The Epoch Times about his book. He expressed concern about the confusion among men caused by Hollywood’s portrayal of masculinity in movies, TV shows, and magazines.
Rejecting the Cultural Disdain for Masculinity
“There’s a confused generation of men out there because of what Hollywood’s doing with their movies, and TV shows, and magazines,” Sorbo said.
Sorbo points out that even beloved characters like Barbie and Indiana Jones have fallen victim to the emasculation trend in Hollywood. Barbie’s strong female lead diminishes Ken, portraying him as nothing more than a prop in a female-dominated world. Similarly, Indiana Jones, once a swashbuckling archaeologist, is now portrayed as a bumbling old white guy in the latest installment of the franchise.
Embracing Positive Masculinity
“I think Hollywood has done an amazing job to emasculate men. It has done an amazing job to make it look like women are the only ones you can trust to be the saviors of the universe,” Sorbo said.
Sorbo emphasizes that embracing masculinity does not detract from women’s equality. He believes that men and women have different but equally essential roles in the family. According to Sorbo, Hollywood has been working to dismantle the nuclear family and the patriarchal system for decades.
Teaching Essential Values
“The Test of Lionhood” is a children’s book that promotes positive masculinity. It tells the story of a lion cub who must rely on the lessons he learned from his father to save his sister from danger.
Sorbo’s book also addresses the importance of overcoming adversity, a lesson he learned from his own upbringing. Growing up in a family with limited financial resources, Sorbo worked as a caddie at a local country club. He sought advice from successful golfers, who shared stories of their failures and eventual success.
Concerned about the influence of public schools on children, Sorbo believes that they are being “brainwashed” to question their identities. He urges society to allow boys to be boys and girls to be girls, rather than encouraging gender confusion at a young age.
Despite the pushback, Sorbo remains committed to his mission. He plans to read his children’s book to students at a public elementary school in New Jersey, following in the footsteps of other authors published by Brave Books.
Promoting Positive Masculinity Nationwide
Brave Books, the conservative children’s book publisher, recently organized a nationwide “See You at the Library” book-reading event. Authors like Kirk Cameron joined forces to promote traditional values and positive masculinity.
Through “The Test of Lionhood” and his advocacy, Kevin Sorbo aims to empower young boys to embrace their masculinity and fulfill their essential roles in society.
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