Healing the Masculine Soul: God's Restoration of Men to Real Manhood [Paperback]

Gordon Dalbey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 11, 2003

In his groundbreaking book fifteen years ago, Gordon Dalbey identified the fact that men's souls have been torn between strength and sensitivity. Today, the situation is even worse. The politically correct crowd cries out for men to be more sensitive, to tame their masculine nature. On the opposing side, the media bombards men with "macho" images of violence and lust. Is it any wonder men are left bewildered about who they should be?

In this newly revised and updated edition of Healing the Masculine Soul, Dalbey claims that there's hope for restoration, hope for healing-because Christ has come to heal us. God is calling men out to a relationship with Himself and calling them out to authentic manhood. "Our task is not to curse our manhood, but to redeem it," he writes.

Gordon Dalbey's refreshing, comprehensive picture of God's design for the masculine soul dares men to be as God created them to be-not as society demands. Dalbey tackles the tough issues, including work, sexuality, marriage, and fatherhood.

Book includes Study Guide.

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About the Author

Gordon Dalbey is a popular speaker at conferences and retreats around the world. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including: Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and The Minirth-Meier Clinic. The author of Healing the Masculine Soul, his articles have appeared in New Man, Reader's Digest, Leadership, Focus on the Family, Catholic Digest, Christian Herald and The Los Angeles Times. He is a graduate of Duke University and holds an M.A. in journalism from Stanford University and an M.Div. from Harvard University. A former Peace Corps Volunteer (Nigeria), news reporter, high school teacher, and pastor, he lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife and son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 2003. Corr. 2nd edition (September 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849944384
• ISBN-13: 978-0849944383
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What every man needs! January 24, 2004

By Southeastern Mass Customer

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I'd give it ten stars if I could.
Start reading the primers like Eldredege & Bly, and when you are ready to move to a deeper level, it's time for Healing the Masculine Soul. To be frank, the title scared me. I knew I was in pain, but the title didn't smack of something a MAN would read. The Lord was patient and brought me to the place where I needed to hear the messages of this work.

Careful, Gordon is deep. His sentences are all thoughts that need examination. I tend to think more in streams of consciousness, but this work was good for me. It gives you an understanding of how every man is wounded; How we all need masculine love, even if it is scary to us. It also illuminates that we are all in need of our True Father's touch, love, and guidance.

Dalbey I believe was used by the Lord "BIG TIME" in writing this. The premise is that we as men need something and we need to be pointed back to DADDY IN HEAVEN. My wife also found it incredibly healing in the chapter dealing with fathers & daughters

Get it, read it, and let it's God inspired words lead you to a transformation in Masculinity. There's not a lot of better words for men out there, other than sitting in the lap of your Almighty Father, and letting him speak to you.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Insights for Christian Men December 3, 2005

By David R. Bess VINE™ VOICE

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When I first started reading this title, I thought it would be little more than a lengthy discourse on meaningless psycho-babble regarding men and their many emotional shortcomings. It began slowly, but as I continued following the author's progression of thought, I understood that many of his concepts and ideas ring true. While he is a little too light on Scripture and a little too heavy on psychological theory, he still makes many good points for Christian men in today's society.

There are helpful insights here -- it will prove to be a good read for many Christian men.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent August 19, 2005

By Kelly

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I bought this book for my husband, but I was the one who ended up reading it. I was intrigued by the insight into men and think every woman should read this book in order to pray for their husbands and son's more effectively. I believe this author has keen insight and wisdom straight from the Father's heart and he truly understands the male's soul. What a tremendous book that contains so much healing. Truly this should be read by men to set them free from the lies of society that try to dictate what a man is and read by women to gain greater insight into the men in their lives. Great book and I highly recommend it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most lucid approaches to men's issues I've ever seen. March 12, 2007

By Rik Goodell

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Wow ... if there were a six-star option I would use it here. If you are a man, read this book. If you are a wife or mother or in any other way love a man, read this book.

Mr. Dalbey, with great credibility, lays out a case that explains why we are so lost as men today. If you don't think you are, but have the courage to explore the possibility, then read this book anyway. Both culturally and personally, the author teaches us why we stumble so easily and then he reaches out and tells us how to begin the process of change for our relationships and communities. It doesn't matter if you are Christian, Jew, agnostic or atheist. If you have a concern for the direction of our families and our culture, if you have a history of troubled relationships, if you lack for male friendships, if you want to break the cycle with your children, (pick your own cycle -- you probably are perpetuating one or more) especially with your son, and equip them to soar in this world, you must read this book. This is not just another psycho-speak, self-help book. Buy an extra highliter. You'll need it.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionary January 19, 2004

By Thomas A. Penny

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This is an absolutely amazing book. It should be required reading for young men and all Godly men. Too often today men are pulled in a million different directions in terms of what makes a "real man". Hollywood's macho version is unrealistic and the call for a "sensitive man" leaves men more like women than anything else. This book helps men understand their own brokenness and the need for healing before we even address areas of sexuality, leadership, and child rearing.

A fantastic resource that should be read and studied and handed down from generation to generation.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most effect books I've found September 3, 2003

By Klein Lau

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This book is a must read for any man who wishes to be a whole man for his woman. It effectively explains why we men do what we do and how to fix us. The book will help American men restore the American family. In the end it is the one book that has help set the foundation of my masculine identity. Now I can be the man I need to be for my wife. I'm more balanced and sure of my identity than I have ever been.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ron's Review October 6, 2008

By Ron F.

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WOW!!!
I received this item before the anticipated delivery date. This makes a good book for a Men's Ministry study group, and also a good book for personal devotion, to help heal the wounds of growing up without a father, divorce, molestation, etc. I'd like to encourage men who have gone through some major suffering in their lives to read this book, and spend time in prayer and meditation. Be blessed!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Healing the Masculine Soul: God's Restoration of Men to Real Manhood April 3, 2007

By Robert Hughes

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A refreshing portrait of the soul of man. This book provides the tool kit for rebuilding our hearts, and restoring our souls. The healing sword of Gods word is used with precision to cut away decades of the American man's sinful fall into passivity.