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  1. PBJones
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Seven Men: The Secret of Their Greatness
    June 2, 2015
    PBJones
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Seven Men and the Secret of their Greatness.
    Eric Metaxas, NY Times best-selling author, makes the point that in our culture we are loathe to point out anyone as a good role model. Metaxas bucks that trend in his book, 7 Men. He champions the notion that the knight in shining armor who does all he can to protect others and the gentleman who opens a door for a lady are the ideals of manliness.

    In a world where all authority is questioned and in which our appreciation of real leadership has been badly damaged, we end up with very little in the way of the heroic in general. Added to that is the revisionism applied to historical figures.

    For example, George Washington is no longer seen as the manly Father of the Country but as a wealthy landowner who hypocritically owned slaves. Columbus isnt held up as heroic explorer opening up a New World, but as a murderer of indigenous people.

    Idol worship is never good but neither is being overly critical of otherwise good men.

    What sets 7 Men apart is that the author doesnt talk about manhood he shows what manhood looks like in the lives of great men.

    Seeing and studying the actual lives of people is simply the best way to communicate ideas about how to behave and how not to behave.

    Metaxas believes that one of the primary characteristics of authentic manhood is someone who sacrifices himself for those he loves. Thats a picture of real fatherhood and real manhood.

    Each man surrendered himself to a higher purpose and gave something away that they might have kept.

    Metaxas' writing style is engaging and inspiring. One of the best features is the bonus chapter on Corrie Ten Boom at the back of the book.
  2. nomer15
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent book of mini-biographies
    March 5, 2015
    nomer15
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Seven Men and the Secret of their Greatness.
    "7 Men and the Secret of Their Greatness" by Eric Metaxas presents mini-biographies of seven men and the faith that shaped them. The men featured include George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, John Paul II, and Charles Colson.

    I had previously read Metaxas's biographies of Wilberforce and Bonhoeffer, but was not as familiar with the other five men. This book taught me many things about each of these men. The character of each man shone through as Metaxas explored their lives. These biographies are well-written and detailed, with the amount of meticulous research shining through.

    Washington gave up power for the greater good. Wilberforce dedicated his life to fighting the slave trade. Liddell gave up a chance to win in the Olympics by putting his faith first. Bonhoeffer defied the Nazis and was martyred as a result. Robinson broke the baseball color barrier. John Paul II surrendered his entire life to God and His service. Colson ended up serving time in prison, but developed a wide-reaching prison ministry as a result.

    As a mom of two young boys, I am disheartened by the portrayal of men and manhood in popular culture today. A book like this is a true gem; I am excited to introduce my boys to the men in this book. This is a wonderful book that causes me to want to learn more about the men featured here.

    (Ive received this complimentary book through the BookLook program in exchange for a review. A positive review was not required and the views expressed in my review are strictly my own.)
  3. jnjdet
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A deeply inspiring read
    April 25, 2013
    jnjdet
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This books takes us through the lives of seven different men who for different reasons are remembered for their greatness. What makes this such a valuable book is that they are great because of their humility and their faith. They dared to go against what their human nature would dictate and as the intro says "surrendering themselves to a higher purpose, of giving something away that they might have kept.". This takes courage and is worth imitating in our own lives. I happened to be doing a study on Hebrews while reading this book and it struck me that these men have what Hebrews 13:7 says "Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith."(NASB) Mr. Metaxas does a fantastic job with this book as each chapter is a mini-biography of the seven men's lives. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I believe I will refer to it often. It is a valuable resource to have.

    I received this ebook free from booksneeze.com in exchange for my review.
  4. RON
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Seven Men And the Secret of Thier Greatness
    January 30, 2015
    RON
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Seven Men And the Secret of Their Greatness.
    Excellent examples of the character profiles missing among, not only in our young people, but in our society as a whole. Sure wish our National leaders could model such men, if they did we would not be in the moral decline our country is now experiencing.
  5. Dave
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    To whom honor is due
    May 19, 2018
    Dave
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Seven Men and the Secret of their Greatness.
    I am now reading 7 Men, having been eager to read it after reading Eric Metaxas' Bonhoeffer. Both books are excellent, but I found myself hesitant to recommend Bonhoeffer to friends who would have had trouble with the level of vocabulary and certainly with the few foreign phrases. 7 Men is worded in a way that lends itself to a wider readership while yet depicting men through whom God worked mightily. I've given copies to others already.
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