The Book of Man Readings on the Path to Manhood
By William Bennett
The culture we live in is at war with
men. From entertainment, to advertising, to the news media and academia,
authentic manhood is despised, disdained, and under constant attack.
Cultural efforts initially intended to promote
gender equality have devolved over time to the point that "same-ness"
has become the goal, rather than equality. With this mindset pervading
society, and with many boys growing up in homes without a present or
active father, we are facing a generation of boys
who don't know what it means to be a man or how to become one.
Understanding this issue and it's
importance to the future of our society, William J. Bennett has put
together "The Book of Man: Readings on the Path to Manhood." Through a
series of essays and other readings (organized by topics
such as "Man at Work," "Man at Play, Sports, and Leisure," "Man with
Women and Children," and "Man in Prayer and Reflection"), Bennett
provides examples and accounts of manly virtues such as courage, self
sacrifice, and devotion to God in action. From the
ultimate truth found in the Bible, to the writings of men such as
George Washington and Booker T. Washington, the words found in the "Book
of Man" will serve to help educate and inspire boys and men alike to
become the authentic men they were created to be
and I highly recommend it.
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