Men in Midlife Crisis (Paperback)

by Jim Conway (Author)

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Jim Conway writes for all men who face midlife and have thought about walking away from family, work, church . . . all responsibilities, and never coming back. Of his own midlife crisis he says, "I feel like a vending machine. Someone pushes a button, and out comes an article. The family pushes buttons and out comes dollars. The community pushes other buttons. . . ."

Also available- Your Husband's Midlife Crisis by Sally Conway.

Jim Conway, Ph.D., is a popular conference speaker and counselor. He holds five earned degrees in theology and psychology, is the president of Midlife Dimensions, an international counseling and conference ministry, and is the author/coauthor of fourteen books including Pure Pleasure, Traits of a Lasting Marriage, When a Mate Wants Out, Moving On After He Moves Out, Sexual Harassment No More, and Adult Children of Legal or Emotional Divorce.

About the Author

Jim Conway, Ph.D. is a popular conference speaker and counselor. He holds five earned degrees in theology and psychology, is the president of Midlife Dimensions-an international counseling and conference ministry-and is the author or co-author of 14 books.

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Product Details Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition edition (October 15, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 1564766985 ISBN-13: 978-1564766984 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,437 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #28 in  Books > Parenting & Families > Aging Parents > Aging #85 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism > Self Help

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15 books cite this book:

• Promises to Keep: Daily Devotions for Men of Integrity by Nick Harrison on page 271, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• Straight Talk To Men by Dr. James Dobson on page 193, page 194, and page 199
• Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley on page 131, and Back Matter
• When a Mate Wants Out: Secrets for Saving a Marriage by Sally Conway in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• Unleashing God's Word in Your Life by John MacArthur on page 133, and Back Matter

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22 Reviews 5 star:  (16) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:  (1) 2 star:  (3) 1 star:  (1)           Average Customer Review 4.3 out of 5 stars (22 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 34 of 35 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Useful for men of any faith, January 27, 2004 By A Customer As a Jew, I disagree with the reviewer who said this book is only for Christian men. I found it to be fantastic: extremely helpful and authentic at a tough time. Sure, Conway is a pastor, but I found his advice to be helpful even while skipping over his references to Christian theology. He comes across so sincerely, and in such a non-preachy way, that this book works with or without those references. If you read this book, you will find a friend in Jim Conway, without regard to what religion you practice. 26 of 26 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Men in Midlife crisis, August 9, 2002 By A Customer Wonderful book. Described my husbands struggle as though it was written by him. Has calmed me by helping me to understand that it is not personal that it is not about me. That this is a male right of passage and it has to run its course. Very practical information that is simply written -- you don't need to be a PHD to understand it. I have friends that I would like to lend the book but can't imagine not having it to read over and over and over again. Companion books "Surviving your husbands midlife crisis written by Jim and his Wife Sarah are also equally wonderful. 96 of 115 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Book is useful only for a very specific population segment., May 3, 1999 By A Customer Jim Conway's "Men in Midlife Crisis" identifies many of the emotional buttons and life areas that men actually *in* midlife crisis are dealing with: aging, family and work responsibilities, and the emotional and psychological difficulties of these things. Unfortunately, the book has a single "answer" for each area and every problem: look to the Christian God. If the reader is a Christian and has done only little thinking about his current life dilemma, then this book may be mildly helpful, as it allows the reader to know that he is not alone and that his faith may help ease the pain he is feeling at this period in his life. However, if the reader is *not* a Christian, or is looking for discussion and suggestions beyond the obvious and beyond the faith-based, then he needs to keep looking--this book will provide neither comfort nor help.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 2.0 out of 5 stars My Opinion This book wasn't in the condition the seller described; the cover was torn. Again, the content wasn't particularly helpful to me. Sorry. Published 4 days ago by Mary Jo Martin 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book! I wish I had read this in my mid 30's to give me a heads up on what I would run into in my early 40's. I was clueless. Read more Published 13 days ago by J. Hewitt 5.0 out of 5 stars Men in Midlife Crisis This is an awesome book! It has been incredibly helpful. I feel like Jim Conway knew my husband when he wrote this book. Read more Published 7 months ago by Fire Wife 5.0 out of 5 stars For those going through it -- it's a must-read This book is a must-read for any couple 35 or older who sees things falling apart in their marriage, for any woman who sees huge and frightening changes in her middle-aged... Read more Published 20 months ago by Linda W. Rooks 5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful perspective for a trying time I think this is a very helpful book for what can be a trying and difficult time in life. I will say, that if I could have given it 4 1/2 stars, I would have because the part... Read more Published 20 months ago by Shauna Nouhra 5.0 out of 5 stars Best midlife crisis book available If you are going throug mid life crisis, this book is a must. It is definetly worth the cost. This book helps you understand what your going through. Read more Published on July 22, 2006 by Marty Scott 5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book This book should be an absolute must for every married couple. midlife crisis will happen to all men to some degree, and women, you need to be prepared for it. Read more Published on July 2, 2006 by M. Townsend 3.0 out of 5 stars you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone At the outset I must declare that I am an over 50 year old male who has never had the slightest desire to own a Corvette, red or otherwise and who has been fortunate, thus far not... Read more Published on April 26, 2006 by Gerry O'neill 1.0 out of 5 stars Maybe you SHOULD have the affair, change careers, etc. First, WARNING: CHRISTIAN LITERATURE. Sorry, but this book needed that. Jim Conway is a minister and the quotes that envelope the cover of the book are affirmations from religious... Read more Published on July 3, 2004 by Matthew Gilbert 5.0 out of 5 stars A Useful Classic My uncle handed me this book and said, "Take a look at this. If it fits you won't be able to put it down. If it doesn't, it won't make much sense. Read more Published on January 8, 2004 by R. Kirkham Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition edition (October 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564766985
• ISBN-13: 978-1564766984
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,437 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #28 in	Books > Parenting & Families > Aging Parents > Aging
  #85 in	Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism > Self Help

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful for men of any faith, January 27, 2004

By A Customer

As a Jew, I disagree with the reviewer who said this book is only for Christian men. I found it to be fantastic: extremely helpful and authentic at a tough time. Sure, Conway is a pastor, but I found his advice to be helpful even while skipping over his references to Christian theology. He comes across so sincerely, and in such a non-preachy way, that this book works with or without those references. If you read this book, you will find a friend in Jim Conway, without regard to what religion you practice.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Men in Midlife crisis, August 9, 2002

By A Customer

Wonderful book. Described my husbands struggle as though it was written by him. Has calmed me by helping me to understand that it is not personal that it is not about me. That this is a male right of passage and it has to run its course. Very practical information that is simply written -- you don't need to be a PHD to understand it.
I have friends that I would like to lend the book but can't imagine not having it to read over and over and over again. Companion books "Surviving your husbands midlife crisis written by Jim and his Wife Sarah are also equally wonderful.

96 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Book is useful only for a very specific population segment., May 3, 1999

By A Customer

Jim Conway's "Men in Midlife Crisis" identifies many of the emotional buttons and life areas that men actually *in* midlife crisis are dealing with: aging, family and work responsibilities, and the emotional and psychological difficulties of these things. Unfortunately, the book has a single "answer" for each area and every problem: look to the Christian God. If the reader is a Christian and has done only little thinking about his current life dilemma, then this book may be mildly helpful, as it allows the reader to know that he is not alone and that his faith may help ease the pain he is feeling at this period in his life. However, if the reader is *not* a Christian, or is looking for discussion and suggestions beyond the obvious and beyond the faith-based, then he needs to keep looking--this book will provide neither comfort nor help.