The Book of Man: Readings on the Path to Manhood
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Discover what it means to be a man. In The Book of Man , join New York Times bestselling author William J. Bennett as you explore a coherent and appealing vision of true manhood. Why are there so many boys and men who are irresponsible, unmotivated, unchivalrous, selfish, and lazy? Why do so many boys and men spend so much time in pointless and soulless activities, inconsiderate of others, absorbed in self or mindless technology? Raising men has never been easy. But in today's world, it seems particularly tough. Confusion regarding manhood abounds. Fathers are missing from boys' lives in devastatingly high numbers. Children are exposed to a dizzying array of cultural signals about what it means to be a man. In The Book of Man , Bennett points the way forward, offering you a positive and encouraging portrait of manhood for today. The young and old need heroes to embody the eternal qualities of manhood: honor, duty, valor, and integrity. Using profiles, stories, letters, poems, essays, historical vignettes, and myths to bring the subject to life, this book helps you see what a man should be, discover how you should live, and understand what you should aspire to in key areas of life, including: Work Leisure Community Life Family Life And more The Book of Man is a perfect gift for men for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, or other important occasions. For boys to become men, they need to be guided through advice, habit, instruction, example, and correction. It is true in all ages. The Book of Man shows how. Review: Outstanding Gift For Any Boy - I have given more than a dozen copies of this fine book to young men in my life. I consider it one of the most perfectly instructive and enlightening developmental tools for any young man with the will to become his Best Self. If my boys could have only two books, this and a KJV would be my choices. Even for boys who aren't enthusiastic readers, it is perfect in that it contains brief pieces, read in a moment. Give this book with confidence and pride. Check out Bennett's other collections. The Childrens Book of Virtues is my go-to baby gift. It's beautifully illustrated and filled with perfect readings for any LittleOne. Review: Inspirational Book - I bought this book for my husband who grew up without a father and very few male influences in his life. I know that sometimes he has felt unguided and on his own. Yet, by God's grace he has grown to be a wonderful man, and husband, and father. This book is more so a confirmation that he's going down the right track and an inspiration for him on this journey of life. I will be buying one for my son in the future when he is old enough. Highly Recommend!
| Best Sellers Rank | #368,074 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #286 in Men's Gender Studies #483 in Fatherhood (Books) #735 in Christian Men's Issues |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 153 Reviews |
E**S
Outstanding Gift For Any Boy
I have given more than a dozen copies of this fine book to young men in my life. I consider it one of the most perfectly instructive and enlightening developmental tools for any young man with the will to become his Best Self. If my boys could have only two books, this and a KJV would be my choices. Even for boys who aren't enthusiastic readers, it is perfect in that it contains brief pieces, read in a moment. Give this book with confidence and pride. Check out Bennett's other collections. The Childrens Book of Virtues is my go-to baby gift. It's beautifully illustrated and filled with perfect readings for any LittleOne.
N**Y
Inspirational Book
I bought this book for my husband who grew up without a father and very few male influences in his life. I know that sometimes he has felt unguided and on his own. Yet, by God's grace he has grown to be a wonderful man, and husband, and father. This book is more so a confirmation that he's going down the right track and an inspiration for him on this journey of life. I will be buying one for my son in the future when he is old enough. Highly Recommend!
R**M
Good for Fathers of sons.
My son was so happy to get this book. We love this author.
J**A
Great book
Really great book. It’s nice to read about some of the men through history that we could look up to. It’s the type of book you can read a single page or several pages and take a lot from.
K**T
Four Stars
Good book for boys
K**N
A timeless book!
This is SUCH a great book to read with my boys (ages 14 & 11)! We have taken to marking each excerpt with the date and our initials, as my 11 year old (for whom this copy was purchased) has already said he wants to read to his boys out of this same book; now what dad doesn't want to hear that! I'll be purchasing this same book for my 14 year old for Christmas! The lessons found in this book are timeless! I only wish this were available in hardcover!
A**N
The introduction is worth the price in itself! Present ...
The introduction is worth the price in itself! Present to pastors, mentors, Little League coaches, parents, and all those in positions to form character in boys, to guys to men. The genre is similar to The Book of Virtue and the Moral Compass in that each chapter focuses on a trait with selections starting for the young and progressing toward the mature reader. Get it, read it, give it!
B**L
Awesome book, Bill Bennett has accumulated great stories with great meanings.
This book is awesome for anyone. Great stories if men doing the right thing and how that affects your life.
C**M
Quick delivery .
Easy read ( personally ... some of the poetry is so-so ) ..... but great short stories relating to principled young men, and for young ladies to expect from a " good guy ."
K**A
Erfrischend!
5oo Seiten voll mit Zitaten, Anekdoten und Briefen großartiger Männer, die durch selbstlose und mutige Taten bewiesen haben, dass es sich lohnt, den weiten Weg vom Kind zum Mann zu beschreiten.
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