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Wisdom and Humility Beyond His Years, July 3, 2010
This review is from: Sweat, Blood, and Tears: What God Uses to Make a Man (Paperback)
I didn't get a review copy in the mail, but I pre-ordered the book. The title intrigued me and I read tons of men's ministry books, reviewing them for an Episcopal organization. Among the books I've read though, none has made me as determined to put it in the hands of the men around me as this one. I am as grateful to John Eldredge and Robert Bly as Xan is. But there is in Xan's journey something that touches even deeper hungers. What appeals most to me is that the author sees beyond the wilderness to its purpose in us. He isn't a fan of wilderness for it's own sake, but for what it teaches. He isn't a fan of male companionship in itself, but for the need that it, and it alone, can satisfy. Xan Hood's humility throughout the book is totally disarming and inviting. No man reading it need be put off by the way way he finds himself there. At the same time, very little of a modern man's struggle is left unrevealed, and so it will challenge the reader on many, many levels. I am glad that my son's generation will have someone as wise as Xan Hood to help lead them into manhood in this brave new world.
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Insightful non-fiction read about the making of a man, July 1, 2010
This review is from: Sweat, Blood, and Tears: What God Uses to Make a Man (Paperback)
I would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank you" to Xan Hood and his publisher for sending me a copy of "Sweat, Blood & Tears" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me. When I requested a reviewer copy of "Sweat, Blood and Tears: What God Uses To Make A Man" by Xan Hood, I hoped to discover the secret key to understanding my husband. I want to know what makes my man tick...what motivates him...what encourages him...because, on my own, I do such a terrific job of bringing him down. What I found in the pages of this book were one-word chapter titles that intrigued me and prompted me to read the book out of order. I found bold and frank writing about what makes a man - from God to life experience. I found pools of wisdom and insight, offerings of logic for understanding my man. This book provoked my thinking and entertained me immensely. This book makes me want to encourage the wildness in my husband rather than the tame, socially acceptable - and wholly unnatural - idea of manhood. But how will I do that? I'll get my husband to read the book and tell me what he thinks. I'll ask him how I can encourage him to be everything he can be. Sounds like an interesting date night.
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Insightful read, August 18, 2011
This review is from: Sweat, Blood, and Tears: What God Uses to Make a Man (Paperback)
I was sort of expecting something different from this book but was surprised to read some very insightful experiences from the author. I was overseeing a group of 15 year olds who had the responsibility of cleaning pots and pans, dishes and tableware, sweeping and mopping of floors at a summer camp. This book should be a required read for those who volunteer for this summer service.
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