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Man Alive: Transforming Your Seven Primal Needs into a Powerful Spiritual Life [Paperback]

Patrick Morley
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Book Description

January 17, 2012
You Don’t Have to Settle 
 
Over the last four decades, I’ve met one-on-one with thousands of men. Most of them know that Jesus promised “a rich and satisfying life” (John 10:10), but too many are confused about what that looks like. In fact, I’d estimate that 90 percent of Christian men lead lukewarm, stagnant, defeated lives—and they hate it. When men try to put into words what’s holding them back, they invariably describe one or more of these seven symptoms:

   • “I just feel like I’m in this thing alone.”
   • “I don’t feel like God cares about me personally—not really.”
   • “I don’t feel like my life has a purpose. In fact, it seems random.”
   • “I have destructive behaviors that keep dragging me down.”
   • “My soul feels dry.”
   • “My most important relationships are not working.”
   • “I don’t feel like I’m doing anything that will make a lasting difference.”

Do you see yourself in these statements? In my experience, these inner aches and pains correspond to seven primal God-given needs that all men feel deeply. And in Man Alive, I’ll show you something surprising—God’s plan to harness that raw, restless energy you feel, pull you out of mediocrity, and propel you toward the life you were meant to live. I promise you…there is a way. No man should have to settle for half alive. You can become the man God created you to be. You can experience a powerful life transformed by Christ. In the book you’re holding, I’ll show you how.  

Patrick Morley, PhD.   

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Praise for Man Alive

“I’ve talked to tens of thousands of men who feel beat down and knocked around for bad decisions they've made. Some of these guys feel like such failures, they can't even imagine a heavenly Father who loves them unconditionally. To each of these men I say, you need to hear the truth and brother-to-brother encouragement that Patrick Morley delivers in Man Alive!”
—Dave Ramsey, New York Times best-selling author, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, founder of Financial Peace University

“Most men want to leave a positive moral and spiritual legacy.  Yet we know that in order to do that, we must be living out our moral and spiritual beliefs in the present. Man Alive shows how to make this desire a reality.  I highly recommend this book to men of all ages.” 
—Gary Chapman, author, The Five Love Languages

“Something is missing from the average Christian man’s life, but what is it? Man Alive gives men permission to dig down and discover the fire within.”
—Craig Groeschel, Senior Pastor of LifeChurch.tv; author of Dare to Drop the Pose, Chazown, and Weird

Man Alive reminds me how God has wired me as a man and assists me in the challenging goal of aggressively living my life as God intended.”
—Brian Doyle, Founder, Iron Sharpens Iron

“No one understands what fires men up better than my friend Pat Morley. Man Alive is a page turner that will change how you think about yourself and show you how to experience greater fulfillment in life. I highly recommend Man Alive for your personal reading or small group.”
—Norm Miller, Chairman, Interstate Batteries

“A great many men I’ve met want so much to experience the rich and abundant life Jesus promised but don’t. As a result, they feel dissatisfied, caught in conflicting emotions. Are you one? In Man Alive, Pat Morley--who has probably had more deeply personal conversations with men than anyone I know--goes straight to the heart of your dissatisfaction. He delivers a world of wisdom that will lead you to strength, confidence and clarity.”  
—Bob Buford, Founder, Leadership Network, author of Halftime and Finishing Well   

“Pat Morley has earned the right to be heard. And in this must-read book, his commitment to men has risen to even a higher level. If you are serious about experiencing God’s best, then Man Alive is for you.”
—Dr. Tony Evans, Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship; President, The Urban Alternative; author of Dry Bones Dancing and other books
 
“Dr. Patrick Morley is arguably the world’s expert on what makes men tick. His thirty years of research and ministry in thousands of churches has given him a rich perspective on what it takes to build a powerful disciple-making ministry to men. His new book, Man Alive, goes to the heart of what men urgently need today. I urge you to read it for yourself, then recommend it to another man you care about.”
—Leary Gates, president, National Coalition of Ministries to Men; founder, BoldPath Life Strategies

“Patrick Morley knows men. I know. I’m his pastor. I’ve watched God use him to transform our community during his many years of faithfully discipling men. And now, he’s written Man Alive to transform you. This book will answer your most personally compelling questions, and help you overcome the roadblocks to the abundant life. I have personally benefited from his insightful application of Scripture. His writings help me be a more effective pastor. Pat Morley is a spiritual mentor for us all!”
—Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor, Northland—a Church Distributed, Longwood, FL

“When we were little boys we all had big dreams about making an impact and leaving the world a better place. Yet something happened to most of us on the way to manhood. Almost inexplicably, those dreams got squeezed out. How did that happen? And is there anything we can do about it? Well, I have good news! Patrick Morley has demystified this hard-to-understand phenomenon and drafted a clear-cut plan for you to become the man God created you to be--a man fully alive!”
—H Wayne Huizenga Jr. President-Huizenga Holdings

“Pat has done it again. He hits directly where so many of us find ourselves--needing a compelling but realistic game plan to align our lives with God’s intentions.”
—Steve Reinemund Dean of Business, Wake Forest University;  Retired Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo

About the Author

The author of eighteen books, Patrick Morley, PhD, is best known for writing The Man in the Mirror, which has sold over 3 million copies and was named one of the 100 most influential Christian books of the twentieth century. He teaches a Bible study to 5,000 men, and is the founder of Man in the Mirror, a ministry to men. www.maninthemirror.org. He and his wife have two grown children and live in Winter Park, Florida.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Multnomah Books (January 17, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1601423861
  • ISBN-13: 978-1601423863
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"Dr. Patrick Morley is arguably the world's expert on what makes men tick," Leary Gates, President of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men.
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Hi, this is Pat. I wanted to do a handshake and thank you for considering how my books can help you and the men around you lead a deeper, richer life of meaning and purpose in Christ.

I write books for men -- 20 and counting. I'm a one trick pony, and men's discipleship is my trick. You can find my Bible teachings on video, articles, books, e-books, and radio program at http://www.maninthemirror.org.Read my devotional posts at Facebook.com/PatrickMorleyAuthor & follow me on Twitter @patrickmorley.

I started my career in the highly competitive world of real estate development. In 1986, I began teaching The Man in the Mirror Bible Study which, for the most part, was me sharing my struggles and what the Bible said about them. It resonated with the men. Today we have 10,000 men in the Bible study.

That led to starting Man in the Mirror, a ministry that helps churches more effectively disciple men. Our vision is, "For every church to disciple every man.

You can read my full bio at http://www.maninthemirror.org/personalities/patrick-morley-ceo-chairman (or http://tinyurl.com/MorleyAuthor)

Customer Reviews

I would recommend this book to men especially and to small groups. Jackie Paulson  |  27 reviewers made a similar statement
Patrick Morley writes this book very well and it makes it an easy read. BattleBornNV  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wake up your longing for a bigger purpose January 17, 2012
Format:Paperback
First, a disclaimer: As President of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men I've known the author for many years and have also a written an endorsement appearing in this book. Having said that, I'm delighted to add this review as well because Man Alive is an important tool for men to use as they evaluate their own lives and as they lead others to do the same.

Pat Morley rightly observes that "most men know only enough about God to be disappointed with Him." This book is an invitation for men to rediscover a God who wants to satisfy what Morley refers to as the "seven primal needs" of men. These are: to know we are not alone; to know that God cares for us personally; to believe there's a purpose for our lives; to break free from destructive behavior; to satisfy our thirst for awe; to love without reservation; and, to make a the world a better place. Each primal need is discussed in compelling and practical ways, combining story with biblical truth in an easy to read and almost breezy style, a hallmark of Morley's writing dating back to his groundbreaking bestseller, Man in the Mirror.

While the book is written for men, it's clear that Morley's purpose in writing it is to ignite a hunger for discipleship. Borrowing from Jim Collins, Morley asserts that God's Big Holy Audacious Goal is for us to become disciples of Christ. This has been the signature call of Pat's life and ministry to men over the last thirty years. Yet, the ground he covers in exploring these seven primal needs in Man Alive is no less helpful, I think, for women to explore as well. As such, it could very well have been named "Disciple Alive" for the book's most important contribution will be to wake up the longing we should have to be better disciples of Christ.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Biblical, practical and relevant April 6, 2013
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Pat Morely's book hits the nail on the head. Each chapter addresses real issues with real answers and real life illustrations. There are helpful questions at the end of each chapter that can be used for individual or small group study. Scripture is carefully woven into every area of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book February 19, 2013
Format:Paperback
I love men's ministries and am always on the lookout for books for men. there are a ton of books out there. Man alive by Patrick Morley is the greatest book for men. It calls men to action. get us off the couch and into service for Jesus.
Jesus called us to be truly alive. How do we do this? This book will help, i highly recommend it for all me especially new believers.
I recieved this book for free in exchange for an honest review by waterbrook Multnomah publishers,
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