Seven Men
And the Secret of Their Greatness
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4.4 • 109 Ratings
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
In Seven Men, New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas presents seven exquisitely crafted portraits of widely known--but not well understood--Christian men, each of whom uniquely showcases a commitment to live by certain virtues in the truth of the gospel.
Each of the seven men profiled--George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, John Paul II, and Charles Colson--call us to a more elevated way of living, one that embodies the gospel in the world around us.
All seven biographies represent the life of a man who experienced the struggles and challenges to be strong in the face of forces and circumstances that would have destroyed the resolve of lesser men.
Seven Men asks and answers pressing questions, including:
What does it take to be a true exemplar as a father, brother, husband, leader, coach, counselor, change agent, and wise man?What does it mean to stand for honesty, courage, and charity?
Written in a beautiful and engaging style, Seven Men addresses what it means to be a man today, at a time when media and popular culture present images of masculinity that are not the picture presented in Scripture and historic civil life--encouraging us to think critically, act honorably, and lead by example.
Praise for Seven Men:
"This is a book to read, to read aloud to others, and then read again. In a day when children are growing up stunted because of our diet of empty-headed celebrities and contemptible villains, true heroism and manliness needs special nourishment. Eric Metaxas has done it again, and again we are in his debt."
--Os Guinness, author of A Free People's Suicide
"What is true manhood? And what makes a man in our 21st century? These are vital questions that my friend Eric Metaxas helps us wrestle with in this great new book. In looking back to seven outstanding men of history, Eric helps us understand the essential elements of manhood in any age. This is a superb work--and I highly recommend it."
--The Hon. Gregory W. Slayton, author of national bestseller Be a Better Dad Today
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Metaxas's (Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy) newest biographical effort deftly details in brief the lives of "seven of the greatest men who ever lived" George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, Pope John Paul II, Chuck Colson with the hope that they may serve as role models for adolescents and fathers confronting what he calls "a crisis of manhood." The men are as diverse as they are fascinating, with his list ranging from Christian leaders to sports stars. Metaxas highlights three things in each life: the critical issues and events each man confronted; the inner strength they possessed to face adversity; and the contours of a Christian faith that framed their work. While Metaxas is forced by the need for brevity to gloss over certain biographical details and skirts thorny issues with sometimes glib commentary, the reader will learn something, as Metaxas reveals surprising or little-known facts about each man. Although Metaxas, an evangelical Christian, might have included interfaith examples, readers of different religions can appreciate these men and seek to emulate their more laudable qualities.
Customer Reviews
A book to read and live
I appreciate that in giving us some of his heroes the author didn't paint them to be super-saints. Instead, he gave us some of their accomplishments and failures, strengths and weaknesses. Even more importantly, he showed us how their faith moved them into action--even into sacrificing of themselves in order to obey God's calling for their lives and benefit others. This is no less than what we all should be doing.
Powerful
This book was very powerful. Some of the most courageous men that have come through American history. Very life changing testimonies and great men who had great perseverance, even when others turn on them. It amazing how God can use a life, like He did with these men. Ever man believer and non should read this book!!
Seven Men
This is a very enlightening book. I grew up in the era of Jackie Robinson and was a young man during the Watergate crisis. I can relate a lot of my own experiences to some of the experiences of these seven individuals. Eric Metaxas is a brilliant writer. He writes with great passion and humility. This is a wonderful book for anyone to read. Thank you Eric for enriching my life.