The Secrets Men Keep: How Men Make Life and Love Tougher Than It Has to Be [Paperback]

Stephen Arterburn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2007

All the things that men think and feel-but don't dare to talk about-are explored in this book by the best-selling author of Every Man's Battle, Stephen Arterburn. Significance. Fears. Sex. Communication. Relationships. Work. Commitment. Intimacy. Expectations. Control. Failure.

Nothing that drives men, according to a national survey, is left untouched within these pages. But men-and the women who love them-are not left without hope either. For women who long to understand their man better, and for men who aspire to build more successful lives, Arterburn not only delves into their private needs, aspirations, motivations, and frustrations but gives perspective on where those secrets come from and how to respond to them in order to make life and love easier on everyone.

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About the Author

Stephen Arterburn is founder Women of Faith and of New Life Ministries. and the cofounder of New Life Clinics, which provide professional counseling and treatment nationwide. He hosts the nationally syndicated daily radio program New Life Live! and is the founder of Women of Faith. Arterburn is the best-selling author of more than 40 50 books, including Every Man's Battle, Toxic Faith and Feeding Your Appetites. and Every Woman's Desire. He has been featured in national publications including The New York Times, USA Today, Reader's Digest and Today's Christian Woman. He has over 4,000,000 books in print and has won numerous Gold Medallion Awards for writing excellence. Stephen is a well-known speaker across the nation, and he makes his home in Laguna Beach, California. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (November 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785289259
• ISBN-13: 978-0785289258
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephen Arterburn is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries--the nation's largest faith-based broadcast, counseling, and treatment ministry--and is the host of the nationally syndicated "New Life Live!" daily radio program heard on over 180 radio stations nationwide. Steve is also the founder of the Women of Faith conferences, attended by over 3 million women.

Steve is a nationally known public speaker and has been featured in national media venues such as "Oprah," "Inside Edition," "Good Morning America," "CNN Live," the "New York Times," "USA Today," and "US News & World Report." In August 2000, Steve was inducted into the National Speakers Association's Hall of Fame. A best-selling author, Steve has written over 60 books, including the popular Every Man's series and his most recent book, "Healing Is a Choice." He has been nominated for numerous writing awards and has won four Gold Medallion Awards for writing excellence.

Steve has degrees from Baylor University and the University of North Texas as well as two honorary doctorate degrees. Steve resides with his family in Laguna Beach, California.

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Women Need to Read This....., October 24, 2006

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Maureen Fraser "Read More" (Read More) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secrets Men Keep: How Men Make Life & Love Tougher Than It Has to Be (Hardcover)

I picked this book up because of the title...and WOW!!!! Women...if you really want to know what men go through...this is a MUST read!!! I am newly married, and this book gave me the insight to really start my marriage off on the right foot. My husband picked up the book and said that Steve is accurate on every item. If you are questioning what to give as an awesome wedding, engagement, or shower gift..this is it!

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent insight into the male mind!, February 2, 2007

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A reader "gsbbs" (NE Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secrets Men Keep: How Men Make Life & Love Tougher Than It Has to Be (Hardcover)

Where was this book 36 years ago when we first got married? :)

This is slightly different than most books about men/women/relationship since it is based on a survey (questions and answers are listed in the back of the book) given to Christian and non-Christian men. The author then takes the results of the survey and divides it into several sections. He uses many different resources to back up his opinions and insights as he seeks to help us all understand why men do or don't do what we think they should do, or say or won't say what we want them to say.

I highly recommend this book to women who want to understand the men in their lives better and to men who are seeking to understand their own strengths and weaknesses, especially regarding relationships with women.

Sometimes it was painful to read the ways I have failed my husband, but if you don't know what the problem is, it's really hard to fix it. I also think the book explains things in such a way that it makes it easier for us (my husband and me) to talk about the differences together, without it coming across in an accusatory way.

This book has been a real eye-opener to me (and I had already reads LOTS of books about male/female relationship). Highly recommed it for the insight and practial ways to apply what was learned.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets, October 24, 2006

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John J. Robertson (Newport Beach, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secrets Men Keep: How Men Make Life & Love Tougher Than It Has to Be (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book not only for men to read but women as well. It is full of specifics to improve your life and is written in an easy to read format. My life has improved after just one reading and I have highlighted several pages for my wife to read. Get this book!