How to Hit a Curveball, Grill the Perfect Steak, and Become a Real Man: Learning What Our Fathers Never Taught Us

by David Thomas, Stephen James, David Thomas

Book Overview

What guy doesn't need some pointers on how to be the man he wants to be? And we know that being a man is so much more than building a successful career and mastering the mechanics of daily life (like... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1414318626
• ISBN13: 9781414318622
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Great Read

The authors have succinctly articulated the essence of Christian masculinity, and have shared experiences about their marriages and parenting that largely "ring true" to me personally. Their thoughts about work and the responsibility of providing for one's own correctly captures the dichotomy of responsibility vs. personal fulfillment, and the integral part personal sacrifice and service to others play in being a "real man". While they don't get it 100% right (why should they?--the rest of us have been struggling with these issues for years and don't have it right either), they bring voice to feelings and truths most men need to confront in their lives. I wish I'd read this book 30 years ago.

Tackling countless little tidbits of conventional male wisdom

What is a man? What is expected of an adult male in today's society? "How to Hit a Curve Ball, Grill the Perfect Steak, and Become a Real Man: Learning What Our Fathers Never Taught Us" is a handbook acknowledging that no father is a perfect father, just as no human is a perfect human. Tackling countless little tidbits of conventional male wisdom such as campfire building, fixing the toilet, and more, "How to Hit a Curve Ball, Grill the Perfect Steak, and Become a Real Man" is charming in its writing. A great pick for any man, and for community library self-help collections.

Another great book!

This book is a great read for men who are defining their masculinity and are looking to understand their lives as men!