The Power of a Man: Using Your Influence as a Man of Character [Paperback]

Rick Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009

In a culture where men are often confused about their identities, Rick Johnson, popular author and founder of Better Dads, wants to clarify the confusion. His latest book equips men to be the powerful and influential men God created them to be, as husbands, fathers, and world-changers.

The Power of a Man includes honest and insightful advice on:

• being a man of character
• loving your wife and children as a better husband and father
• sacrificing and living life for the benefit of others
• living a life of great significance and deeper meaning
• overcoming the traps that hinder masculinity
• developing the seven traits of true masculinity

It is a call to answer God's unique design for men to impact the world around them. It's perfect for men of all ages and for women to give to the men in their lives.

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From the Back Cover

Stand Up and Be the Man You Were Created to Be

Rick Johnson tried to fake authentic manhood until he learned an important lesson: A man armed only with a fork in a land of soup doesn't fare very well.

God gave men incredible power in their masculinity. With humor and honesty, The Power of a Man shows men how to live a life of great significance and healthy masculinity in a world afraid of real men. Johnson demonstrates that

•Real men aren't passive--they wield positive influence to change the world.
•Real men don't quit, no matter how tough things get.
•Real men love, protect, and provide for their wives and children.
•Real men defy cultural expectations and live by a code of honor.
•Real men recognize that only masculinity bestows masculinity.

The Power of a Man is about being calm but confident, relaxed but prepared, kind but authentic, and bold but compassionate. It's about becoming the man you've always wanted to be--the man your world needs.

Rick Johnson is the founder of Better Dads, a fathering skills program designed to equip men to be more engaged in the lives of their children. Rick develops and leads inspirational training workshops for businesses, churches, schools, and other organizations across the country. He is the author of That's My Son; Better Dads, Stronger Sons; and The Man Whisperer.

About the Author

Rick Johnson is the founder of Better Dads, a fathering skills program designed to equip men to be more engaged in the lives of their children. Rick develops and delivers father training workshops for businesses, churches, schools, and other organizations nationally and internationally. He is the author of That's My Son; Better Dads, Stronger Sons; and The Man Whisperer. Rick, his wife, Suzanne, and their two children live in Gresham, Oregon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Revell; Original edition (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800732499
• ISBN-13: 978-0800732493
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #695,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rick is the founder of Better Dads, a fathering skills program designed to inspire and equip men to be more engaged in the lives of their children. He develops and delivers inspirational training workshops and presentations across the country for organizations including businesses, churches, civic groups, social service agencies, hospitals, prisons, and schools.

He speaks at many large conferences across the US and Canada and is a popular keynote speaker at men's and women's retreats and conferences on parenting and marriage. He is a nationally recognized expert in several areas having been asked to deliver papers at venues such as the 2007 County of Los Angeles Child Abuse Prevention Conference and the 2008 State of New York Fatherhood Conference.

Prior to becoming a bestselling author and speaker, Rick was a small business owner for 16 years, owning and operating an environmental engineering firm. He attended George Fox University receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and Organizational Leadership, and has a Masters in Education from Concordia University. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, has served on the Board of Directors for several community and business associations, and coaches high school basketball in his spare time.

Rick has been featured in many national publications such as New Man Magazine, Crosswalk.com, Christianity.com, Christianity Today's Men of Integrity, Relevant Magazine, Pentecostal Evangel, Thriving Family, and Proverbs 31 Ministries Magazine.

Rick has appeared on over 200 radio programs and television shows around the United States. He is the former co-host of a live, weekly radio show called, "An Hour of Honesty and Common Sense." He is a recuperating collector of Three Stooges memorabilia and is secretly addicted to cheeseburgers and Hostess Cupcakes.

Rick and his wife Suzanne have two (nearly) adult children and live in Gresham, Oregon.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The lost image..., September 21, 2009

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"The Power of a Man" is an easy to read book on what it means to be a man. In our day and age, we are constantly being bombarded by what it means to be a man. These messages are sometimes more confusing then helpful. What Rick Johnson is able to do in this book, is clear away the misconceptions and help men understand genuine manliness; not only to understand but to be proud of being a man. However, it also puts men to the task of taking responsibility for their actions. When men understand who they are, they no longer can excuse their poor decisions. Instead they have to take responsibility for the role and place that they are intended for as men.

A wake-up call for men everywhere, this book will change your life. I recommend this not only for men but also women who have lost focus with what the image of a man is supposed to look like. There is a generation of men and women who mistake manliness to mean oversexualized, physically abusive, unemployed, and undependable. Let Rick Johnson lead you through a journey of what it means to be a true man of character. You might just be amazed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hits the points about being a man today, March 15, 2009

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This book truly nails it! There is something missing in today's society about being a man. The book unearths some of those missing elements, which all resides within all men. These are God-given traits!

It is an easy read, with some relevant examples that I believe every man can identify with. I went over this with a group of men at my church, and we were able to find common ground on what it means to be a man in today's world, and the importance we carry for the future of mankind.

We realized that we had more impact than we realized.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the doctor ordered., February 18, 2009

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I have to say that this is a great book that really touches all the areas that men need to address in todays world. Rick writes in such a way that he draws you in and really makes you reflect on where you stand on the issues. Bold so you get the point but in a way that lets you know that all fathers go through the same difficulties. His openess about his life lets you see that he truly has first hand knowledge of the topics. I really believe that all fathers and husbands should read this book. You will come away refreshed.