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Strive: The Bible for Men (TNIV) (Today's New International Version)

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Sharing the word of God with my Son 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I attend a Theological Seminary, I was reading a passage of scripture in class from my NKJ version Bible. I must admit I wasn't reading as fluidly as I wanted, other members was reading without any problems and with better understanding. I noticed that most of them had the NI version, I asked one the men in the class if I could look at his bible. He had the TNIV Strive Bible for Men, I was impressed with how the bible was written, arranged and also provided important information specifically for men. I couldn't wait to order my own copy of TNIV Strive, The Bible for Men. I received it and I find myself spending more of my leisure time reading my bible. I was in church one Sunday morning with my 19 year old Son, he's home from college for the summer, he asked to look at my bible. He was amazed at how easy it was to read and the additional information that was listed for men that he asked me to purchase one for him. I was so happy and excited he wanted one, I ordered it that same day. I call this sharing the word of God with my Son. We are able to share in conversation about the word of God.

Editorial Review:

A Bible specifically designed to speak to Christian men honestly and straightforwardly about their role as Christians in the face of a culture that actively works against God’s will and God’s way.

Angry Men, Passive Men: Understanding the Roots of Men's Anger and How to Move Beyond It

Marvin Allen

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My dear sir, everything I do is masculine! . . . 4 out of 5 stars.
27 of 33 people found this review helpful.

Angry Men, Passive Men - understanding the roots of men's anger and how to move beyond it. This excellent volume is replete with personal stories, examples from real life men's support groups, and knowledgeable advice from a practicing therapist. It was, apparently, first published as "In the Company of Men."

Mr. Allen presents material here that may not at first seem new to anyone reading in men's studies these days. But the added value is in the second half of the book where, after convincing us that there are serious reasons to consider why men suppress their feelings, he gives us some ideas of how to break through the barriers. He explains how we will be able to open up to a full range of feelings if we simply stop accepting "the rules written on The Man Box" we're in.

Just as the women's movement has begun to dismantle the systemic reasons for being put in "the Woman Box," men are encouraged to review how and why we are so well indoctrinated by society to fill the stereotype of "man." We have to start at home and in the society at large to correct limiting views while saving the good aspects of being male. "What men need to do," Allen tells us, "is draw some distinctions between beliefs and behaviors they want to keep and ones they want to discard. For example, they may see that being able to hide their feelings in a poker game or in the middle of a business deal works to their advantage; there are times when it's important not to show your hand. But hiding their feelings from their wives and their friends keeps them isolated and alone."

I suppose the best recommendation, or review, of this book I can give you is to mention that I have ordered a dozen copies (from Amazon.com of course!) to give to friends and to use in my own men's group. I recommend this excellent work for any man or woman interested in learning more about the male psychology.

Editorial Review:

"An exciting and inspiring book for any man who wishes to understand himself better--and for any woman who wishes to understand men."
NATHANIEL BRANDEN, Ph.D.
Author of THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ROMANTIC LOVE
Nationally known therapist Marvin Allen explores the root causes of men's emotional problems and offers a comprehensive solution to restore their sense of joy and well-being: men working together in therapy groups. Drawing on the life stories of scores of men as well as the author's own personal experience, this landmark book dramatizes the groundbreaking techniques that men can use not simply to discuss their buried emotions but to release them in the healing company of other men. It provides a powerful catalyst for changing men's lives.

Being a Black Man: At the Corner of Progress and Peril

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Over the last 100 years, perhaps no segment of the American population has been more analyzed than black males. The subject of myriad studies and dozens of government boards and commissions, black men have been variously depicted as the progenitors of pop culture and the menaces of society, their individuality often obscured by the narrow images that linger in the public mind. Ten years after the Million Man March, the largest gathering of black men in the nation's history, Washington Post staffers began meeting to discuss what had become of black men in the ensuing decade. How could their progress and failures be measured?

Their questions resulted in a Post series which generated enormous public interest and inspired a succession of dynamic public meetings. It included the findings of an ambitious nationwide poll and offered an eye-opening window into questions of race and black male identity—questions gaining increasing attention with the emergence of Senator Barack Obama as a serious presidential contender. At the end of the day, the project revealed that black men are deeply divided over how they view each other and their country.

Now collected in one volume with several new essays as well as an introduction by Pulitzer Prizewinning novelist Edward P. Jones, these poignant and provocative articles let us see and hear black men like they've never been seen and heard before.

Categorically Unequal: The American Stratification System

Douglas S. Massey

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The United States holds the dubious distinction of having the most unequal income distribution of any advanced industrialized nation. While other developed countries face similar challenges from globalization and technological change, none rivals America's singularly poor record for equitably distributing the benefits and burdens of recent economic shifts. In Categorically Unequal, Douglas Massey weaves together history, political economy, and even neuropsychology to provide a comprehensive explanation of how America's culture and political system perpetuates inequalities between different segments of the population.

Categorically Unequal is striking both for its theoretical originality and for the breadth of topics it covers. Massey argues that social inequalities arise from the universal human tendency to place others into social categories. In America, ethnic minorities, women, and the poor have consistently been the targets of stereotyping, and as a result, they have been exploited and discriminated against throughout the nation's history. African-Americans continue to face discrimination in markets for jobs, housing, and credit. Meanwhile, the militarization of the U.S.-Mexican border has discouraged Mexican migrants from leaving the United States, creating a pool of exploitable workers who lack the legal rights of citizens. Massey also shows that women's advances in the labor market have been concentrated among the affluent and well-educated, while low-skilled female workers have been relegated to occupations that offer few chances for earnings mobility. At the same time, as the wages of low-income men have fallen, more working-class women are remaining unmarried and raising children on their own. Even as minorities and women continue to face these obstacles, the progressive legacy of the New Deal has come under frontal assault. The government has passed anti-union legislation, made taxes more regressive, allowed the real value of the federal minimum wage to decline, and drastically cut social welfare spending. As a result, the income gap between the richest and poorest has dramatically widened since 1980. Massey attributes these anti-poor policies in part to the increasing segregation of neighborhoods by income, which has insulated the affluent from the social consequences of poverty, and to the disenfranchisement of the poor, as the population of immigrants, prisoners, and ex-felons swells.

America's unrivalled disparities are not simply the inevitable result of globalization and technological change. As Massey shows, privileged groups have systematically exploited and excluded many of their fellow Americans. By delving into the root causes of inequality in America, Categorically Unequal provides a compelling argument for the creation of a more equitable society.

The Dark Side Of Man

Michael Ghiglieri, Joshua Bilmes

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In The Dark Side of Man, Michael Ghiglieri, a biologist and protégé of Jane Goodall, takes on one of the most highly charged debates in modern science: the biological roots of bad behavior. Beginning with rape, and moving on to murder, war, and genocide, Ghiglieri offers the most up-to-date, comprehensive look at the male proclivity for violence. In a strong narrative voice, he draws on the latest research and his own personal experiences—both as a primatologist and as a soldier—to explain that male violence is largely innate, a product of millions of years of evolution. In the process, he debunks many of our most clung-to, “politically correct” notions: that the differences between men and women are strictly due to socialization, that rape is really about power—not sex—and that genocide is only possible with a single madman at the helm. Well-argued, evenhanded, yet never dull, this important book illuminates the darkest impulses of the male psyche, and suggests ways for modern society to curb them.

The Stay-at-Home Dad Handbook

Peter Baylies, Jessica Toonkel

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No more "Mr. Mom" 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

While the day-to-day, 9-to-5 (only it's sometimes more like 24/7) career of child-rearing is still largely a female domain, Mr. Mom is no longer a movie cliche, but an SAHD, or Stay-at-Home Dad. As more mothers bring home larger pay checks, and more paying jobs can be done at home, more fathers find themselves able and willing to do the daycare thing. Thus the rise of dads like Peter Baylies, founder of the At-Home Dad Network and publisher of its newsletter, and thus this very useful and pragmatic guide for "Men Who Clean Bathrooms and the Women Who Love Them."

The Stay-at-Home Dad Handbook would be an excellent tool for any expectant parent, male or female, who wants to look after both home and children. Baylies is full of clear and clever advice about establishing routines, cleaning house (and how to schedule this around the needs of a small child), dealing with tantrums, attaining and maintaining a satisfying social life, living on one income, working at home, avoiding burnout, and what to do when the kid hits kindergarten age. Some of this stuff men simply need explained to them, and Baylies does that with admirable precision, flavored with amusing examples of traditional can-do male attitude - there's a really good idea about how to recycle your old computer and edutain your child at the same time - and tips only a dad would think of, or publish. (Having fun in the summer months via the "ice cube meltdown in armpit" method comes to mind.) But the book's guy-ness comes through most strongly in the "Spotlight on Dad" profiles that finish each chapter: vignettes, some funny and some poignant, by other SAHDs about their at-home experiences: the frustration of waiting and waiting, a squalling infant in one's arms, for the breast-feeding mom who's stuck on the freeway; the guy who's finally taken the proud step of calling himself "a professional parent." ("And if you call me Mr. Mom, I'll hit you with my diaper bag.")

It would be nice to hear a little more about the less tangible rewards of staying at home: the ease and intimacy of life with one's child, the pleasures of not commuting and of being one's own boss. But not to quibble; with its attention to detail and the appendix of cool resources, Baylies's latest child is for any father-to-be who dreams of becoming a real pro. -- Melanie Lawrence for the FEARLESS REVIEWS

Editorial Review:

Written by a stay-at-home dad for other stay-at-home dads, this handbook addresses the particular parenting issues men face when they become the primary caregivers. This "man-friendly" resource offers practical solutions to such challenges as living well on one income, understanding the wife's breadwinner status, cleaning the house without feeling overwhelmed, and networking in a female-oriented community. Creative anecdotes offer supportive and effective advice to help stay-at-home dads successfully deal with the psychological issues, as well as the everyday details, that make this parenting situation different. This advice-oriented guide also offers a special section of newsletters, online chat groups, playgroups around the country, and stay-at-home dad organizations.

The Secret Lives of Men: What Men Want You to Know About Love, Sex, and Relationships

Christopher Blazina Ph.D.

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Say Goodbye to Guessing Games, Communication Conflicts,
One-sided Conversations, 'Dry Spells,' and Silent Treatments

For centuries women have been trying to put into words what perplexes them most about men. However, the inner world of the male's psyche continues to succeed in outwitting women, and The Secret Lives of Men is the long-awaited antidote that unravels the mysteries that keep women from enjoying true connection and authentic relationships with the men in their lives, whether they be husbands, partners, sons, fathers, or friends.

In this provocative and pivotal book, male psychology expert, researcher, and professor, Christopher Blazina, Ph.D., contends that contrary to popular belief, men really do want to be understood, not cast aside as unemotional, backward thinking, desensitized, or 'clueless'—and they desire to connect with others.
With unbiased compassion and true understanding of the needs of both men and women, Dr. Blazina offers techniques and prescriptions for navigating the emotional, physical, and intellectual realms of the male psyche at all stages of his life. Through The Secret Lives of Men you will:

• Discover the 'Ten Commandments of Growing Up Male'
• Learn about the secret shoebox and how to get him to unlock this 'holy of holies'
• Have a better sex life and get on the same page about what feels hot and what does not
• Identify the 'proper,' effective ways to give feedback to a man
• Avoid the major relationship landmines and let healthy conflict deepen relationships

Men have secret lives, and they are complex and multidimensional. The Secret Lives of Men serves as a bridge between you and the men you want to know and understand.

Man enough: fathers, sons and the search for masculinity

Frank Pittman

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Searching for a Father, Searching for Yourself 4 out of 5 stars.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.

The dominant argument in this book is pretty simple, and it mimics arguments in many contemporary works of masculine fiction. Men are searching. Fathers, sons, brothers, and husbands are searching.

Reading this book, I am reminded again and again of Palahniuk's Fight Club, a book that warns us through satire of the dangers of allowing generations of men to grow up fatherless and no way to express what it means to be a man. I think the author of Man Enough would agree that currently the American male population is struggling to identify itself. Our fathers are not with us (in one way or another) and we look to overexagerated symbols of masculinity that we can never emulate completely.

This book is NOT satire. I believe it to be an accurate (albeit a little negative) view of men in our world. If you are reading this, it's more than likely that your father wasn't there for you. This book will explain why, and give you a nudge in the right direction as to how you can work toward becoming a real man ... not a man from the movies, not a man from a fairy tale, not a man from a woman's ideal, but a REAL man.

The book doesn't provide all the answers, but it asks the questions we need to ask ourselves as we move toward masculinity. Questions are raised about why it's difficult for men to maintain friendships, why homosexuality is so feared by many heterosexual men, why men are unhappy in their marriages, why fathers are missing, why our sons hate us, and why at times we hate ourselves.

Men will use this book to understand themselves. Women will use this book to understand their men. It's high time our world recognized the trouble this generation of men has been dealt.

Boys, no matter what your age, read this book and ponder your plight.

We have no great war or great depression to bond us together. We have no fathers to show us ourselves. We look to heroes, and strive to be Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams. We risk everything to reconnect with our fathers who are little more than ghosts.

Editorial Review:

Combining case studies, examples from literature and films, and personal vignettes, a family therapist considers male childhood with no caring father or male role model and offers ways for adult males to overcome this loss. Reprint.

A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man

Frank Vincent, Steven Prigge

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None other than... 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I have to say Frank Vincent is one of, if not my favorite "Wise Guys" next to Tony Sirico, Vincent Pastore and others. I have seen him in many films, and even though he was not the star, he can still command the screen. I'm also glad he is finally getting his due, especially as "The Sopranos" fades into televison and film history as one of the greatest shows ever.

While he does portray a ruthless, heartless thug in most, if not all of the films he has appeared in, he still has the ability to express a human side and win the viewer's heart. In fact, he's the type of guy you wouldn't mind shooting the s88t with at the local pub.

In this book, he teaches the finer points of "being a man", but so much more than clothing and other adorments. It's about respect for yourself, others and carrying yourself in a positve way. In esscence, it's more than just "you". Definitely give this book a shot.

Editorial Review:

Don Corleone said it best-but these days, it's harder than ever to know how to act like a real man. Now, renowned actor and true-life man's man Frank Vincent--famed for his unforgettable tough-guy roles in such classic films as Raging Bull, Goodfellas, and HBO's The Sopranos--shows how any man can be all that he can be in love, work, play, and life, including:

-Getting the best women by being the best man
- Dressing like a champ
- Winning big money and big respect in Las Vegas
- Choosing the right song to set the right mood
- Knowing how to eat-and cook-like a man
- Movies that men will always love
- Selecting, smoking, and savoring a great cigar


Remember: if you want to learn how to be a man's man, you gotta learn from a man's man. And that man is Frank Vincent

Bear Revelations: Paul Bryant the Man

Steve Clark

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BEAR REVELATIONS is Nothing But a "Winner" 5 out of 5 stars.
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The year 2008 marked the 25th anniversary of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's death, and if you live in Alabama, or in any of the states that have a Southeastern Conference football team, you know Coach Bryant, as a coach, and as a man, was not someone you could easily replace. Just ask five of the first six coaches who followed in his footsteps.

The proliferation of books about Coach Bryant has been very steady over the last 25 years. Other than Allen Barra's THE LAST COACH, most have dealt with the lean years Coach Bryant experienced, or were written by assistant coaches, or broadcasters who were ever so familiar with Coach Bryant, but their books generally lacked something: either they did not know Coach Bryant as well as they thought they did or, in most cases, they, or their ghost writer, did not know how to put their thoughts down as well as they should. It got to be a standard joke that soon the "errand boy" would be taking pen to paper to give us their opinion on Coach Bryant.

Little did I know, or expect, that Steve Clark, a "go-fer," those are Mr. Clark's words, for Coach Bryant from 1972 to 1976 would write one of the best books about the "real" Coach Bryant, describing in detail the manner in which Coach Bryant interacted with others on a daily basis.

This book is outstanding in that Mr. Clark relates to the reader the aspects about Coach Bryant that describes Coach's approach to life, and how that mirrored his approach towards developing a championship football team Bear Bryant on Winning Football.

Interweaving accounts of the football games and campus life as reported by the student newspaper, "The Crimson-White," Mr. Clark describes, in minute details, the almost cosmological approach Coach Bryant applied to his football program, the University, and the world, and how attuned Coach Bryant was to what was happening on campus during the turbulent early 1970's. While Coach Bryant neither thought it nor behaved as if it were, this was a period when it truly was "his world," and others tried, and usually came-up short, to live in it.

This isn't a "warts" and all book, even though some of what is written may seem to describe Coach Bryant in a way and manner no one else has done before; however, Mr. Clark always shows a well-deserved admiration and respect for "The Man," as he, and others, in the Athletic Department often called Coach Bryant, but not to his face.

I would recommend this book to all who really want to know just what it was about Coach Bryant that made it a cut above other coaches and, in some respects, other men. Twenty or thirty other authors have tried to do that, but so far, only Steve Clark and one or two others have succeeded.

Editorial Review:

Bear Revelations provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the football legend through the eyes of a green college student. This true story follows the "gofer" and the Coach through the turbulent early 70's as Americans agonized over drugs, the war in Vietnam, and the corruption of a President. "What are the students sayin'?" the Man would ask, and he shared his own opinions through the 1972 season with its "Punt, Bama! Punt" bout against Auburn, the epic National Championship year of 1973 and its "game of history"; the perfect fall of '74 as Alabama fought for another title and struggled with a bowl jinx, and 1975 when the Crimson Tide evolved from first-game losers to Sugar Bowl contenders. Steve Clark's story of his four years of service to the "world's greatest football coach" gives us an insider's magic-carpet ride loaded with bags of cash, laughs, and unforgettable memories.