The Warrior Soul by Jerry Boykin and Stu Weber: A Review
A review of The Warrior Soul by two Green Berets: the five principles, the strength of its take on brotherhood, and the limits of warrior framing.
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Preparing for Marriage by John Piper: A Review
A review of John Piper's 90-page book for engaged couples. It is premarital, not a parenting book, and Desiring God may offer it free.
Warrior by Lance Ingram and Rick Burgess: A Review
A review of the ten-chapter Warrior men's study: the co-author the old review missed, which format to buy, and the separate leader's guide.
The Masculine Mandate by Richard Phillips: A Review
A review of Richard Phillips' book built on Genesis 2:15: the work-and-keep framework, and where it goes further than CalledToBetter does.
Daily Wisdom for Men by Dan Britton and Jimmy Page: A Review
A review of the BroadStreet 365-day devotional by two FCA leaders, plus how to avoid buying the wrong book with the same title.
The 21-Day Financial Fast by Michelle Singletary: A Review
A review of Michelle Singletary's 21-day spending fast: why stopping cold shows you what a budget hides, and what the Life Happens Fund is for.
Be a Man! by Fr. Larry Richards: A Review
A review of Fr. Larry Richards' bracing book on identity and manhood. It is a Catholic book, we found nothing in it that conflicts with our position, and we recommend it.
Killing Lions by John and Samuel Eldredge: A Review
A review of Killing Lions, the book that came out of weekly phone calls between John Eldredge and his twenty-something son: what they cover, and who it suits.
The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason: An Honest Review
An honest review of the 1926 finance classic: what Arkad actually teaches, why it is not a Christian book, and the tithing confusion to avoid.
A Spiritual Formation Workbook by Smith, Graybeal and Foster: A Review
A review of the Renovare six-traditions workbook: what the six streams are, who actually wrote it, and the honest caveat about Foster's contemplative emphasis.
The Serendipity Mindset by Christian Busch: An Honest Review
An honest review of Christian Busch's book on creating good luck. It is a secular Penguin book about opportunity, not a Christian book about divine favor.
The Essential Tozer Collection: A Review (And Who Actually Wrote It)
A review of the three-in-one Tozer volume from Bethany House: which book Tozer wrote himself, which two James Snyder compiled after his death, and whether to buy the bundle.