Ebook The Young Man in the Mirror A Rite of Passage Into Manhood Patrick Morley 9780805426410 Books

Product details Paperback 176 pages Publisher B&H Books (January 1, 2003) Language English ISBN-10 0805426418

The Young Man in the Mirror A Rite of Passage Into Manhood Patrick Morley 9780805426410 Books Reviews

• I used this information book as an assigned read for an eleventh grade critical book review and oral report assignment.
  After reading the book myself, I found it to be scripturally accurate but lacking in godly wisdom in Chapter 8 "Dating" and at the beginning of Chapter 9 "Sex". I actually removed Pgs. 67 and 68 from the beginning of Chapter 9 because I felt that the author unwisely used a particular fictional incident to exemplify how youths can fall into sexual sin. I understand the need to teach sexual sin from a Christian perspective; however, the incident that was used was just too raunchy to me as a Christian, a teacher, and as a retired law enforcement officer that dealt with the real life consequences of deviant sexual behaviors on a regular basis. Quite often the same lesson can be taught without putting unedifying ideas into the ear gates and eye gates of young people. That said, I also thought Chapter 8 "Dating" was contradictory in and of itself. While the author wisely stressed the importance of not giving your heart away until you are prepared for marriage, he goes on to further suggest that dating could begin at fifteen years of age. This teaching is illogical. Certainly a fifteen year old is not ready for marriage, nor is he ready for an intimate relationship that should be reserved for a mature, emotionally healthy adult. This is one part of the book that was discussed extensively with my students. They were encouraged to think critically, and more importantly biblically, about how the author's suggestion lines up with the Word of God and the obvious temptation to walk directly into sexual sin at such a young age.
  On a positive note, there were many good things that the author taught and reinforced as he attempted to guide young men into manhood. He stressed the need for young men to learn and believe that they were created by God for a purpose. Purpose gives a young man direction, value, and an understanding as to why he is here on this earth. Mr. Morley addressed the importance of making major life decisions with the help of several important aids Prayer, Bible, Holy Spirit, good counsel from godly mentors who have lived and continue to live a godly life, present circumstances, conscience, and fasting. Most importantly, the author taught young men that foundational to everything they do or will ever do in their lives is their relationship with Jesus Christ. You really cannot say it any better than that! Thank you, Mr. Morley, for your care and concern toward the young men of our world. I so admire your desire to guide them toward Christ and godly living. Truly, if our nation's youth would heed your biblical counsel, our country would soon become a very different place indeed!
• Good book
• I bought this for my son to read on his own time. He hasn't picked it up yet, but what I've read so far has been what I would consider great for a teen man-to-be. I hope he enjoys it, but most of all I hope it brings his heart closer to His father.
• Am using this to "do book" with my sons. We really should have started this much earlier than we did. They are 15 & 14. This book covers all of the topics that they will face as teenagers. Is a good "starter" book for these life conversations. If you are a Dad, Mentor, or even a single parent mom this book is a must have.
• This is showing to be a good book for the young and older men.
• brought a couple of these to hand out to young men in our church. it is a good guideline for young Christian men, and basically for all men.
• This was a gift to someone very dear to my heart. This book is like new with no tears or frills and it arrived as promised and the quality was as noted on the site.
• Grandson thought it was a good book