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  <default_description>Caught in the cross fire? Under attack? Here's help.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Tough circumstances rise to challenge every man. Real life brings us face-to-face with &lt;I&gt;sudden job loss, splintering relationships, illness&lt;/I&gt; or&lt;I&gt; disability, financial stress, emotional&lt;/I&gt; or &lt;I&gt;spiritual issues that overwhelm.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;/I&gt;&lt;P&gt;We don't have to go down in defeat! With the right know-how and support, we can go on the offensive and win over adversity.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Here is a book full of practical and biblical wisdom, coupled with inspiring stories of men who have won their way through gritty circumstances. &lt;I&gt;How a Man Faces Adversity&lt;/I&gt; teaches you how to grapple with:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;P&gt;reluctance to let someone else help&lt;P&gt;fear of looking weak or incapable&lt;P&gt;the need to find a new source of strength when the resources available won't take you through&lt;P&gt;the need for brother-to-brother support to work your way out of difficulty.&lt;P&gt;&lt;P&gt;ROBERT HICKS is the bestselling author of &lt;I&gt;Uneasy Manhood&lt;/I&gt; and &lt;I&gt;Masculine Journey.&lt;/I&gt; As a military chaplain, gifted men's counselor and former pastor, he brings powerful insight to the issues men face in tough times.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&quot;LIFESKILLS FOR MEN books that direct men to a life of strength, wisdom, spiritual character and practical know-how!&quot;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt; David Hazard&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Creator &amp; General Editor &lt;I&gt;LifeSkills for Men&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/I&gt;&lt;P&gt;</default_description>
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