How do we build our sons to be tough but not arrogant? mannered but not soft? imaginative but not lazy? bold but not hollow? Future Men is a Christ...
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Mar 15, 2009
Sean
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If you are a man, are raising a man, or know a man, I cannot imagine better help to make a godly man than this book.
That said, this is not for faint-hearted, effeminate readers. There may be some gristle to spit out while enjoying big bites of meat.
That said, this is not for faint-hearted, effeminate readers. There may be some gristle to spit out while enjoying big bites of meat.
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Jul 23, 2011
If you have read any of Doug Wilson's book previously, you would expect his style and wordsmiths to shine through in this work. My expectation was not disappointed. Wilson did a good job tackling this topic of raising up men from a Christian perspective. The work is filled with practical wisdom concerning raising up boys to be men, applications which derive from Scripture. More fascinating to me is Wilson's attempt to teach on how to even think about raising a boy. The work is written from
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Oct 10, 2011
James
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Once again, Wilson handles issues within the church with finesse and authority. Few people in the Evangelical church today would argue with you if you told them that men are not as men are to be. Fewer still would have be able to offer lasting solutions to the problem.
Wilson starts when men are boys (in terms of age, not size), by dealing with parenting. What are the innate needs, drives, and tendencies of young males? What has God called men to be and to do? How are we, as parents, More...
Wilson starts when men are boys (in terms of age, not size), by dealing with parenting. What are the innate needs, drives, and tendencies of young males? What has God called men to be and to do? How are we, as parents, More...
Jan 28, 2012
...Working my way through this with my wife. Mostly as we ride in the van together to and fro.
Many many good insights by Doug Wilson. I love his balanced thinking on virtually any subject. He is able to critique both sides of an issue or ideal. IE he is talking about the normal Biblical pattern of having children present in worship but points out that when the law was found in the book of Numbers (I believe) there we see only those who were "with understanding" to be pr More...
Many many good insights by Doug Wilson. I love his balanced thinking on virtually any subject. He is able to critique both sides of an issue or ideal. IE he is talking about the normal Biblical pattern of having children present in worship but points out that when the law was found in the book of Numbers (I believe) there we see only those who were "with understanding" to be pr More...
Feb 11, 2012
Vicki
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Thank God for Doug Wilson. What a fantastic author!
Men are created to lead, to work, to protect, to become wise, and to be glory-bearers.
There are two basic directions a boy can take in departing from biblical masculinity. Macho-man counterfeit masculinity and effeminacy.
Macho-man masculinity accepts responsibility only for successes and shifts blame for failures.
Boys are threatened from two directions: from within (not wanting to accept respons More...
Men are created to lead, to work, to protect, to become wise, and to be glory-bearers.
There are two basic directions a boy can take in departing from biblical masculinity. Macho-man counterfeit masculinity and effeminacy.
Macho-man masculinity accepts responsibility only for successes and shifts blame for failures.
Boys are threatened from two directions: from within (not wanting to accept respons More...
Feb 09, 2010
Gary
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As I'm learning is common with Mr. Wilson, this book is unashamedly Biblical and needed. It helped me in many areas discerning my upbringing related to my current attitudes, but also challenged me both to be the type of father my son needs and God commands.
Feb 04, 2009
Chris
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One of Wilson's best books. No father should even begin praying for a son until he has read this, ingested it, and is ready to regurgitate it all over his son (and daughters too).
Jun 03, 2010
Rita
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I'll definitely be revisiting this over the years. Even with just a one year old it already had more than just an ethereal practicality. Excellent advice about raising boys into men.
Oct 18, 2010
John
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I read this one on Google Books. It is a great read for parents of boys. There is much wisdom there. I'm sure I'll return to this over and over as I raise my son.
Aug 24, 2011
Mike
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Ever felt like you were built wrongly? The Lord has used Doug Wilson, and this book in particular, to deconstruct and rebuild me. Now I'm building my son.
Apr 01, 2009
Jerry
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Every guy, regardless of age, should read this book to understand and combat our fatherless and authentic masculinity starved culture.
Jun 10, 2011
Steven
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A great book for raising boys. This one has a good bit of repetition from Wilson's other family books, which isn't a bad thing.
Sep 26, 2009
Emily
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Really, it's an excellent book. He's a little harsh on modern praise and worship in churches, but there is a lot of wisdom in this book.
Aug 15, 2009
Christine
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This book has helped me so much in learning to parent boys. I read it over and over again as my sons enter different stages.
Jan 28, 2009
Matt
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For every man who wants to be a man. My favorite quote is: "The Bible is a story about a dragon fight."
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Aug 17, 2011
Lauren
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This is one of the best parenting books I have ever read, and I highly recommend it to parents of boys, especially in the pre-teen age group. Wilson's understanding of the needs of busy-bodied boys is a much needed perspective in a world that tries to suppress a boy's God-given spirit and will to protect, survive, and fight. WIlson makes it clear that boys need boundaries, but he also makes his reader aware of a boy's need for respect.
Apr 06, 2009
Michelle
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Outstanding for moms and dads with boys. We have four and this book gave us great insight and encouragement.
Jul 22, 2009
c. hodgson
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Ultra conservative, but provides great insight on how to raise 'future men' to know Jesus.
Apr 26, 2011
Joshua
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A great overview of the responsibility of raising boys. Very practical and solid. Highly recommended.
Aug 16, 2010
Gwen
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Wilson wisdom (here as always) isn't just biblically sound; it is also wildly energizing. Some notable quotables:
p. 16 [T:]o beat the spears into pruning hooks prematurely, before the war is over, will leave you fighting the dragon with a pruning hook.
p. 104 Part of fulfilling the Great Commission involves climbing the beanstalk.
p. 163 The listener to classical music is impressively engaged; the devotee of such rock music is left, with a ringing in his ears More...
p. 16 [T:]o beat the spears into pruning hooks prematurely, before the war is over, will leave you fighting the dragon with a pruning hook.
p. 104 Part of fulfilling the Great Commission involves climbing the beanstalk.
p. 163 The listener to classical music is impressively engaged; the devotee of such rock music is left, with a ringing in his ears More...
Jul 07, 2009
Lauren
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this book was ok. it seemed, even though it didn't say this, to be especially written to dads. or maybe i just don't understand the masculinity he was talking about. either way, i didn't really connect with it. plus, i felt like the author really emphasized a lot of stereotypes that i think are rediculous (like boys never playing with dolls, etc).
Nov 01, 2010
Anthony
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Great book on what it means to be a man and then raising men of your own. Wilson is hard to argue with here. He can be controversial but I find few holes Biblically in his thoughts. He's very balanced and accessible and the Gospel is woven throughout. I was stirred and convicted in what it means for me to be a godly man and fired up to be engaging more proactively with my own son in being a father who imparts these truths.
Nov 13, 2010
Trevor
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This is a good read. I really liked it. He is mostly theoretical/philosophical, which in view of the fact that most practical aspects of parenting are lifestyle issues ("caught not taught" kinda things) is fine with me. If you have a boy or multiple boys, this would be in the top 3 recommendations of parenting books. It still doesn't compare with finding a family to fellowship with and learn from, though.
