Friends, Foes & Fools: Fathers Can Teach Their Kids to Know the Difference [Hardcover]

James Gregory Merritt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997

In Friends, Foes & Fools, Dr. James Merritt shows why no book ever written has been a better or more practical self-help guide than the Book of Proverbs in helping fathers guide their children toward the right choices in life, and away from the wrong ones.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 207 pages
• Publisher: Broadman & Holman Pub (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805463542
• ISBN-13: 978-0805463545
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,521,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. James Merritt is author of "God, I've Got a Question" and "How to Impact and Influence Others." He is also host of the Touching Lives television program, seen nationwide and in 122 countries. Previously, he served as a two term President of America's largest Christian denomination. As a national voice on faith and leadership, Merritt has been interviewed by outlets included TIME, Fox News, ABC World News and 60 Minutes. He holds a PhD from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastors Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, GA.

To find out more about James Merritt and his resources, log onto www.touchinglives.org.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fatherhood is Forever, December 8, 2000

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Thomas J Rooney (Garland, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Friends, Foes, and Fools: Wisdom from Proverbs for Fathers (Paperback)

This is not a study of Proverbs but a study of Christian fatherhood issues for men who have chosen or considering that worldview. In that case FFF would be a great tool for a young men's discipleship study or a father - son study. A hardback copy would be an excellent gift idea. The book is filled with fun, colorful illustrations that make reading easy. The author deals with the usual social ills of words, sex, temper, alcohol, money, work and friends. The strategy of the outline should not be overlooked: What is fatherhood? What are the issues? What will you do? As a father, leader and discipler of four (now seven) children and grandfather of five, this will certainly be a top shelf reference in my library. Men who understand and are in the game should strongly consider this book. If the cover picture doesn't hook you, don't buy it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for fathers, May 4, 2009

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B. Rooney (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Friends, Foes & Fools: Fathers Can Teach Their Kids to Know the Difference (Hardcover)

This book is an excellent resource for men who want to better raise their children, and become better fathers. It teaches how we can become wiser in a world that is content with dumbing us down and how to stand up for our beliefs and what is right. It uses the Bible as its resource and the examples of wise Biblical leaders such as Solomon. It's easy to read and undertand, and I definitely recommend it.