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Nam Nguyen is a Canadian author whose books explore how childhood, psychology, leadership, and culture shape the people—and societies—we become.
His latest book, KIN: Childhood, Parenting, and the Making of Civilization, traces childhood across human history and asks a provocative question: what if the way we raise children is not simply shaped by civilization, but one of the forces that creates it? KIN was named a BookLife Reviews Editor’s Pick and has been praised by Kirkus Reviews as “wide-ranging and thought-provoking.”
Nam is also the author of Raising Future Leaders, Raising Genius, and Perfect Parents Don’t Exist. Raising Future Leaders received recognition from The BookFest and has reached thousands of readers.
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	Raising Genius: Mozart, Einstein, Jobs 4.36 avg rating — 28 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raising Future Leaders: How to Turn Tiny Tyrants into Titans - Parenting and Education Strategies for School-Aged Children 4.87 avg rating — 15 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Perfect Parents Don't Exist: 15 Uncomfortable Truths and Honest Lessons to Help You Grow with Your Kids 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	KIN: Childhood, Parenting, and the Making of Civilization 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2026	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Research by The Fathering Project reveals the profound impact of engaged fathering on a child’s emotional, cognitive, and social development. Children who experience positive father involvement tend to have better mental health, higher academic performance, and stronger self-esteem. Conversely, disengaged or dysfunctional fathering can lead to long-term issues such as anxiety, depression, substanc

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Peptide Protocols: The Complete Science-Based Guide to Therapeutic Peptides, Precision Stacking, and Strategic Dosing for Performance, Recovery, Longevity, and Metabolic Health

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How to Avoid Dark Psychology by Reading Others: The Definitive Social Skills Rules to Recognize and Prevent Emotional Manipulation, Negative Influence, and Power Imbalances (People Skills)

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Age of the Titan: A Forsaken Soldier. A Fanatical Foe. A Final Stand.

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