What is it that makes a male become a
man? Is it culture? Is it psychology? Is it philosophy? What does it
take to raise a child from a newborn baby boy into a gown man willing
to give his all? All boys and men need a hero, a male role model, a
man of integrity, honor, valor, and a man with a good sense of duty
to look to for guidance, discipline, and hope. Dr. William J. Bennett
gives a solid glimpse into the essence of manhood through the
profiles, stories, letters, poems, the history, and the myths
contained in his book, "The Book of Man, Readings on the Path to
Manhood.
I am a student of history. I love to
read about the lives, the trials, the battles, the defeats, and the
victories of past humanity. "The Book of Man, Readings on the
Path to Manhood" is a book of great interest to me, both from a
historical perspective as well as from the perspective of manhood.
This book, however, does not read like your favorite novel. It reads
much more like an encyclopedia, as well it should. This book is an
encyclopedia of readings about men from all walks of life and human
experience.
"The Book of Man, Readings on the
Path to Manhood" is one of those books which I will refer to
time and time again, especially Part I, "Man In War." This
book is full of interesting quotes and stories which will enlighten
and refresh the weary soul of a man who is trying to understand his
own manhood. This book is also an excellent resource of information
to the father desiring insight as how to raise a son.
If you are one who enjoys the pace of
reading novels, you may have some difficulty reading this book. This
is no slight against the author, Dr. William J. Bennett. The book is
very well organized, and the readings are nicely presented. I must
say, however, if you have any interest whatsoever in discovering true
manhood, "The Book of Man, Readings on the Path to Manhood,"
is a book you must read.
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