Man in the Mirror, The [Paperback]

Patrick Morley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 1997

The Man in the Mirror has established itself as a cornerstone in men's literature since its 1989 release. Winner of the prestigious Gold Medallion Award and appearing on the best-seller list eighteen times, it has helped thousands of men understand the person who stares back at them from the glass each morning and know what to do about his twenty-four most difficult problems. Written by a foremost Christian men's leader, this powerful book invites men to take a probing look at their identities, relationships, finances, time, temperament, and most important, the means to bring about lasting change. If life's demands are constantly pressuring you to run faster and jump higher, this book is for you. Rich in anecdotes, thought-provoking questions, biblical insights, and featuring focus questions in each chapter suitable for personal or group use, The Man in the Mirror offers a penetrating, pragmatic, and life-changing look at how to trade the rat race for the rewards of godly manhood.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Do you know anyone who has ever won the rat race? Probably not. And yet, everywhere you go you see men who are tired--worn out from trying to win this race that nobody wins.

Is there hope? According to this book, yes . . . absolutely. The Man in the Mirror reveals twenty-four secrets of how to live successfully with the man in your mirror. This book is written for you, the man grappling with the pressure and stress of everyday life.

Here are some of the questions this book explores:

- I want my life to count, to make a difference. How can I satisfy my need to be significant? - I'm more financially successful than my parents, but I suspect I many not be better off. Am I missing something? - In the wake of my ambition I have left a trail of broken relationships. Can I have another chance? - Does God want Christians to have money? How much money is enough? - I have made some terrible decisions which have resulted in a lot of suffering. How can I do a better job making life's big decisions? - Sometimes I get so angry I think I'm going to explode! Sometimes I'm paralyzed with fear. How can I conquer these emotions? - If my wife knew my secret thoughts, she would divorce me. I would give anything to master my thoughts. Do other men struggle with a secret thought life?

With solid answers to these and many other questions just like them, this just could be the most important book you ever read.

From the Author

Business leader, author, and speaker Patrick M. Morley has been used throughout the world to help men and leaders think more deeply about their lives and to equip them to have a larger impact on the world.

He is the bestselling author of several books, including the award-winning Man in the Mirror, Walking with Christ in the Details of Life, The Rest of Your Life, The Seven Seasons of a Man’s Life, Getting to Know the Man in the Mirror, and Devotions for Couples (formerly Two-Part Harmony).

Morley has a ministry focused on the needs of men and leaders, and teaches a weekly Bible study to men in Orlando, Florida, where he resides with his famil --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; First Zondervan Edition edition (August 11, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310217687
• ISBN-13: 978-0310217688
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,197 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 invite you to read my devotional posts at www.facebook.com/PatrickMorleyAuthor & follow me @patrickmorley. Here's a little of my background:

I started my career in the highly competitive world of real estate development. In 1986, I started 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 5,000 men in the Bible study.

The book The Man in the Mirror was born there. After a VERY slow start, the book went on to help over 3,300,000 men take a deeper look at their lives. It has won some awards and was selected as one of the 100 Christian books that changed the twentieth century. To God be the glory.

Since then I've written a total of 18 books. Frankly, I'm a one trick pony, and men's discipleship is my trick. Even the books I've written for couples have the men in mind. I'm a pretty tireless advocate for men.

You can read the "official bio" at http://www.maninthemirror.org/personalities/patrick-morley-ceo-chairman (or www.tinyurl.com/Morleybio), but 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.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read for Christian Basics, October 7, 2003

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Michael Taylor "Michael Taylor" (Indian Trail NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Man in the Mirror : Solving the 24 Problems Men Face (Mass Market Paperback)

While Morley's book is hardly the kind for intellectuals and those who desire Tozer, Murray, and other deeper-life writers, the title is a good read for those who wish to be grounded in the basics of Christianity.

Since each chapter is around 10 pages and covers a wide variety of topics, the book is appropriate for a small men's group or for your own personal reading.

Among the topics Morley covers are:

1. God has a purpose for your life and a direction He wants you to go.
2. Principles for redefining what we need for job contentment.
3. We fear because we do not fully trust God.
4. Depend on God or you will be miserable!
5. No secrets are kept from God - He knows everything about us.
6. We can have a victorious thought life if we allow the Holy Spirit to have control in our lives.
7. Guidelines for dealing with anger.
8. Success at the office is not worth sacrificing important relationships.

As mentioned earlier, the book is tailored more towards those who with to be grounded in the basics of Christianity. However, those of us who are more mature Christians do occasionally have the need to be reminded of the basics lest we let arrogance get the best of us.

All in all, a good and recommended read.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is profound "life thinking", October 28, 2005

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Chuck Green - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Man in the Mirror : Solving the 24 Problems Men Face (Mass Market Paperback)

Wow--this should be required reading for every young man (I've given a copy to both of my college-aged sons.) Had I read it in my twenties, I sense I could have avoided (or at least better understood) some of my struggles with issues such as relationships, my career, anger, and so on.

I don't mean to make this sound over the top, but honestly, this book spoke to me in a way no other book has (I've read everyone from Scott Peck and Wayne W. Dyer to Philip Yancey and C.S. Lewis). I can only tell you that, to me, "Man in the Mirror" is among the clearest, most profound "life thinking" I have ever read.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are You Honest Enough to Look in the Mirror?, November 15, 2000

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A. Wolverton (Crofton, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Man in the Mirror : Solving the 24 Problems Men Face (Mass Market Paperback)

It's been a long time since I've read a book that is honest, biblical, practical, and pulls no punches in dealing with the daily struggles that men face. Morley has done a wonderful job in each of these short chapters of facing tough issues head-on. In the book, you will find honest and frank discussions of the following topics: Relationships with family, relationships with friends, dealing with anger, our attitudes at the workplace, finances, our thought lives, and much more. Each chapter has questions for consideration (or discussion if the book is used in group study). R. C. Sproul says in the book's introduction that the book should be read by the wife after the husband has read it, but don't let the wife read it BEFORE the husband! Read it, men, and you'll know why. This book is essential for men who want to grow spiritually.