The Accountable Man: Pursuing Integrity Through Trust and Friendship [Paperback]

Tom Eisenman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2004

Good men--husbands, fathers, church leaders, pastors--sometimes make bad choices. And for far too many men, bad choices have led to the crumbling of marriages and ministries. Tom Eisenman knows it doesn't have to be this way. He also knows that in order for men to develop authenticity, vulnerability, honesty, trust--the character traits of spiritual maturity--they must cultivate healthy relationships with their brothers on the journey. In The Accountable Man Eisenman shows men how to build friendships of camaraderie and relational depth. He casts a compelling vision of interdependence and spiritual vitality--a vision in which no man stands alone against the temptations of our twenty-first century. Perfect for use in men's groups, small groups or one-on-one accountability reationships, this helpful, hopeful book includes lists of straight-to-the-point questions that will help men challenge one another to spiritual maturity and integrity.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I've known Tom Eisenman for twenty years and can testify that he was an expert at being a good friend before he wrote about it. He's a 'natural' who has become something of an expert--a skilled practitioner of friendship who has reflected on and written a wonderful book about friendship. He is particularly effective in his treatment of the themes of listening and confrontation. This book is well worth reading, discussing and doing." (Ben Patterson, campus pastor, Westmont College )

"Tom is a man who not only writes it but lives it. It's been my privilege to read his books and his life. The two match. Here's another helpful offering loaded with insights and personal reflections that will prove helpful to countless men." (Jim Osterhaus, clinical psychologist and author of Bonds of Iron: Forging Lasting Male Relationships )

From the Inside Flap

"I've known Tom Eisenman for twenty years, and can testify that he was an expert at being a good friend before he wrote about it. He's a 'natural' who has become something of an expert ? a skilled practitioner of friendship who has reflected on and written a wonderful book about friendship. He is particularly effective in his treatment of the themes of listening and confrontation. This book is well worth reading, discussing and doing." Ben Patterson, Campus Pastor, Westmont College

"Tom is a man who not only writes it, but lives it. It's been my privilege to read his books and his life. The two match. Here's another helpful offering loaded with insights and personal reflections that will prove helpful to countless men." Jim Osterhaus, clinical psychologist and author of Bonds of Iron: Forging Lasting Male Relationships

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: IVP Books; 1ST edition (June 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830823824
• ISBN-13: 978-0830823826
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #706,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Ethics

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Accountable Man - a book for the comman man, May 28, 2008

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This review is from: The Accountable Man: Pursuing Integrity Through Trust and Friendship (Paperback)

"The Accountable Man by Tom Eisenman surprised me by being rather relaxed in how it addresses accountability between Christian men. Instead of being overly stern it takes a more relational tone that I think would encourage men to build accountability into their relationships instead of avoiding accountability.

One thing I wish Mr. Eisenman had addressed is wounds in a man's life, which can affect his willingness to trust other men.

As a whole I do recommend this book!