December 2011 Archive

The Book of Man is a brilliant collection of real people biographies, speeches by great men in history, poems, etc that Bennett has compiled to inspire men of all ages to great honor.  His book is divided into five sections that focus on war, work, play/leisure, community (the polis), and with women and children.

I highly recommend this to families and mentors to read-aloud to young men, teens and twenty-somethings.  No need to read it in order, just pick and choose, dwelling where you will.  Men will be inspired to live up to their noble potential, and will find a deep comradery with the wide variety of men represented here.

The information was presented in a cohesive manner. Be aware, however, that this is not a novel.  This book can rather be described as a lengthy tome, which is appropriate for the book’s purpose.

I plan to read this with my sons over several years, letting them absorb the truth of real manhood as they mature.  In such a way, they will absorb the concepts and grapple with ideas over time, allowing them to sink in to their very spirit.

*BookSneeze has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book so that I could review it.