Straight Talk to Men: Timeless Principles for Leading Your Family [Paperback]

James Dobson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2004

In this classic work on men's roles and their responsibilities, Dr. Dobson gives husbands and fathers information they can use. They'll find practical ways to provide stability and leadership without dictatorship - and ultimately enjoy the benefits of a home that pleases God. Wives who feel supported, enabled, and loved. Children who know God and feel good about themselves. A solid system of family finances. Meaningful times of togetherness and mutual encouragement. This is a clear-headed, straight-from-the-shoulder resource that belongs on every family's bookshelf.

God’s Job Description for Men

In this classic work on the biblical roles and responsibilities of a man, Dr. James Dobson shares timeless wisdom you can use as a husband and father. A deeper understanding of God’s perspective on manhood will help you provide stability and leadership in your home—and ultimately enjoy the benefits of a family that pleases God: A God-given sense of your purpose in the home A clear understanding of masculinity in today’s world A wife who feels supported, enabled, and loved Children who know God and feel good about themselves A solid system of family finances Meaningful times of togetherness and mutual encouragement

This is a clear-headed, trustworthy resource that belongs on every man’s bookshelf.

Story Behind the Book

In Straight Talk to Men, Dr. James Dobson speaks to the framework necessary on which to rebuild the quaking family. Its goal is to uplift a generation of men who have the capacity to love…men who know who they are…men who understand where they’re going…men who know in what and whom they believe…men who will put the best interests of their wives and children above their own desires and pursuits…men who will fight for what they believe.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produces his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. He is seen on 80 television stations daily in the U.S. A licensed psychologist and licensed marriage, family, and child counselor, he is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and is the father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan. He resides in Colorado. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (January 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590523563
• ISBN-13: 978-1590523568
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,815,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman emeritus of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produced his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. A licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor, he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in the field of child development. The author of more than 30 books, including his most recent bestseller, Bringing Up Boys, he has been heavily involved in governmental activities related to the family. Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and they reside in Colorado.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dobson articulates with clarity and conviciton the values of a Christian man, November 16, 2007

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Cultural Warrior (Troy, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Straight Talk to Men: Timeless Principles for Leading Your Family (Paperback)

This book was given to me as a 20 something single man who hadn't thought through a lot of what Dr. Dobson discusses. What he articulates in his book with clarity and conviction is what I felt in my heart to be the values that should have been driving my life all along, but were not. I was extremely influenced my the mainstream culture, was selfish, and not leading the life that God had created me to live. Dobson was the only voice speaking to me the words that I knew in my heart to be true and taking the mainstream, self-centered culture apart and showing it for all its short-comings. Throughout school and in my early professional life I had repressed so much because I could find no one in my peer group that would affirm what was in my heart so I put on the values of those around me, but it was leading me to greater and greater morose. Dobson's words were there to lift me up and encourage me. When you read Straight Talk to Men it is my prayer that it will reach your heart too and put you on a path to walking with your loving heavenly Father. Thanks.

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book, August 10, 2009

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This review is from: Straight Talk to Men: Timeless Principles for Leading Your Family (Paperback)

i just adore dr. dobson!! this is a wonderful book... i read it first... very influencial, insightful, and informative!! he makes wonderful points... then again he always does!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Did Not Live Up to Title, June 30, 2009

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K. Carson "Kelly" (Irving, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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I was looking forward to reading this book because I have been trying to improve as a husband in the Biblical model and was seeking additional guidance for what God's purpose is for a husband. So when I saw the title and read the cover, I was excited to hear someone of Dobson's caliber truly speak out on how a man should truly live and behave.

This book, however, did little to encourage me along the way. There were definitely some parts that were very helpful but not to the level that I expected with a title of "Straight Talk to Men". I mean, there were many sections that were written to women?!?!? Not sure how those parts qualified as being part of this text, good advice, but not for this book.

I did recognize this problem early on while reading the book and still completed it because I found it interesting and entertaining but not for the purpose I originally was looking for. It contained a lot of very good stories about raising kids and being good parents. He includes many references to additional resources and quite often reprints articles or letters others have written which also makes it interesting.

To summarize, this is a good book, but not if you are looking for something specifically geared towards men and with a true emphasis on how the Bible commands us to behave as a husband and father. It is a good book to read for a general overview of a parents influence on their children with a slight emphasis on the man's role.