Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror [Paperback]

Patrick Morley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2002 | Series: Man in the Mirror Library

In his phenomenally successful The Man in the Mirror, award-winning author Patrick Morley took men for a close-up on crucial aspects of their manhood and challenged them to establish wise priorities in life. In Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror, Morley shifts the focus to wide-angle. Looking at the broad sweep of life itself, he helps men determine where they are, where they're headed, and how to get there. Drawing on the lessons of his own life and wisdom from the Bible, Morley presents hard-won perspectives on the seven seasons of Reflection, Building, Crisis, Renewal, Rebuilding, Suffering, and Success--and in so doing, addresses men's deep longing for direction and purpose. With candor and passion, he speaks to issues every man must face. He illustrates them with true, modern-life stories. And he presents meaty questions for men to chew on and decisions for them to act on. This penetrating, richly encouraging book will help men turn from empty pursuits to the joy, passion, and eternal satisfaction of manhood's highest purpose.

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In his phenomenally successful The Man in the Mirror, award-winning author Patrick Morley took men for a close-up on crucial aspects of their manhood and challenged them to establish wise priorities in life. In Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror, Morley shifts the focus to wide-angle. Looking at the broad sweep of life itself, he helps men determine where they are, where they’re headed, and how to get there.

Drawing on the lessons of his own life and wisdom from the Bible, Morley presents hard-won perspectives on the seven seasons of Reflection, Building, Crisis, Renewal, Rebuilding, Suffering, and Success--and in so doing, addresses men’s deep longing for direction and purpose. With candor and passion, he speaks to issues every man must face. He illustrates them with true, modern-life stories. And he presents meaty questions for men to chew on and decisions for them to act on. This penetrating, richly encouraging book will help men turn from empty pursuits to the joy, passion, and eternal satisfaction of manhood’s highest purpose.

About the Author

Patrick Morley (www.maninthemirror.org) is a business leader, speaker, and the best-selling author of twelve books, including The Man in the Mirror, Ten Secrets for the Man in the Mirror, The Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror, and Devotions for the Man in the Mirror. He lives with his wife in Orlando, Florida. SPANISH BIO: Durante tres decadas, Patrick Morley ha sido considerado una de las autoridades mas respetadas con respecto a los retos y oportunidades que afectan distintivamente a los hombres. En 1989 el escribio El hombre frente al espejo, un libro historico que surgio a raiz de su propia busqueda de significado, proposito, y de una relacion con Dios mas profunda. Se vendieron mas de tres millones de copias y fue elegido uno de los cien libros cristianos mas influyentes del siglo veinte. En 1991, Patrick fundo 'El hombre en el espejo', una organizacion que ha impactado las vidas de diez millones de hombres en todo el mundo, ha distribuido ocho millones de libros, y el ano pasado colaboro con mas de cuarenta mil lideres laicos para realizar un discipulado mas eficaz de los hombres. Cinco de sus 16 libros han recibido una calurosa acogida entre los criticos. Patrick Morley recibio su titulo con honores de la Universidad Central de Florida, institucion que en 1984 le otorgo el Premio al 'Graduado ?

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310243076
• ISBN-13: 978-0310243076
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #598,078 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. Read my devotional posts at Facebook.com/PatrickMorleyAuthor & follow me on Twitter @patrickmorley. Here's a little about 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.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Men should read this book for guidance and advice, December 29, 2003

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This review is from: Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror (Paperback)

This book represents Christian experience and suggestions for the day-to-day issues Christian men face in the world. This book is well written, is an easy read, and is highly recommended. Once you have read this book, you will want to read it again.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for Navigating the Season's of a Man's Life, December 30, 2005

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This review is from: Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror (Paperback)

I found Morley's book to be exceptionally well written and full of substantive, easy-to-understand, and useful-for-living insight for men based on a solid Biblical foundation.

The book examines many practical and periodic aspects of how we tend to think about life and its many challenges. Morely offers an excellent framework for thinking about where God is leading you and how His plan works in your life. This is challenging and useful stuff. For example, have you ever found yourself pondering a career decision and reading "What Color is My Parachute" only to be left wondering what God's part is in all this? Morley points to some answers that may help. Morley has a nice way of introducing a few memorable phrases that helpf in applying these insights on a day-to-day basis such as, " there is a difference between a Good Idea and a God Idea", and "focusing on being used instead of being something".

The bottom line is that this is a highly practical book for Christian men or men investigating the virtues of a Christian life. It challenges us to let God become the center of our world-view rather than the many alternatives our culture offers in His place.

If you are a man who liked Warren's very popular "The Purpose Driven Life" and wanted some additional day-to-day application then this book may fit the bill.

To women I highly recommended this book as a gift to the men in your life and to checkout Morley's book for women and couples in his very successful "Man in the Mirror" Library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror, July 2, 2008

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This review is from: Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror (Paperback)

Sharing his personal journey of finding the God who is, Morley has set an example for sons of men to follow. It is a life-long journey but joyful and meaningful if you know you are on the right track.