Why are boys so different? Why would a trip to the garbage dumb be such a highlight in a boy's life? What do boys need to learn in order to become good men? A mother's influence on her sons is unique and valuable, but sometimes moms don't understand what makes their boys tick. They want to help their sons grow up to become men of honor and integrity, but that's a tremendous challenge. With refreshing honesty and a man's insight, author Rick Johnson offers the advice, understanding, and support every mom is looking for when it comes to raising godly sons. Using extensive research and humorous personal experiences, he addresses tough issues such as communication, discipline, sexuality, and respect.
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Reviewed by Karen Mcmahon (Oakville, On,), November 14, 2008
Being a Single Mom of a 10 year old boy is difficult.I found that Rick shared some amazing information. Ricks Book allowed me to gain some insite of what I can do as a Mom / women to journey through life with my son. I know that My roll in his Life is important and now I also have the confidence to support my son onto becoming a Courageous Man of God. Thank you Rick Johnson, I also enjoyed "The man Whisperer" and look forward to reading more of your work.
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Reviewed by Dina Marschall (Roseburg, OR), October 08, 2008
Great content, easy to read, helpful to me as a single mom who want s the best for her son-
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Reviewed by Alice Cochrane (Kalispell, Mt), August 22, 2008
Wow!What wonderful insight,help, and encouragement for all who are concerned about boys becoming good men. As a grandmother my example and impact carries incredible weight. I recommend this book for Moms and Dads, grandparents, youth leaders, teachers, we all have the responsibility to be healthy role models and mentors. Thanks Rick Johnson for opening our eyes on such a critical responsibility.
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Reviewed by Stephanie (Pittsburgh, PA), December 20, 2007
Wonderful reading. Only wish I had read this before I got married, let alone before having sons! I learned a lot that I never really thought about before. Gives great perspective from a man's point of view. I recommend and loan my copy to Moms of boys.
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Reviewed by Glenda Donaldson (Mattoon, IL), May 20, 2007
As the mother of three boys, ages 3-9, this book has, and will continue to be, an invaluable resource to me. It is informative, insightful and, above all, practical. It has totally changed the way I relate to my boys. It speaks to mothers of boys of all ages, in all walks of life. The world needs more "Spartan moms!"
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Reviewed by Dorinne Tye (Bend OR), May 22, 2006
Rick's book was an amazing eye opener into the mind of the male gender. I found it thought provoking, captivating, intriguing and at times downright hilarious.
*Have you ever found yourself frustrated time and time again at the ridiculous, anti-productive conversations with the males in your life?
*Do you get angry at what you perceive as the laziness of your son, nephews, brothers, fathers, husbands or male co-workers, when you are sure they are perfectly capable of what is wanted or needed?
*Does it seem like the harder you try the more frustrated everyone gets as the communication gap becomes insurmountably larger? Does it begin to feel then like you are "nagging"?
* Are you ever shocked to see how busy, loud, defiant or mean your boy seems?
*Are you a single mother bound by guilt that controls your parenting?
*Do you ever ask yourself, "what am I missing here" or "what am I doing wrong" when it comes to busy, macho, daring and fearless boys/men?
If you answered, "yes" to any or all of these, this book is a must read for you. I couldn't believe that such a small book could so thoroughly cover all this and more.
Much to my happiness, I found some pretty simple but undeniable truths in this book that I have put to the test with my son. I am having dramatically different interactions with dramatically different results. I always knew my 14-year-old son, was a good man, I just did not know how to tap into it. I now proudly look at my young man and say, "That's My Son," and he's turning into a real man, a good man, a man of integrity.
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Reviewed by Susan (Oregon), May 14, 2006
This book is amazing. It is very easy to read and most important, easy to remember. The information and the ideas I received from this book are invaluable to me and my son now and for the future. Thank you Mr. Johnson for your fantastically simple, practical info. I've never heard it like this before and I appreciate it!
SL
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Author: Rick Johnson
Located in: Gresham, Oregon
Submitted: July 11, 2005
Tell us a little about yourself. I've owned an environmental consulting firm
for 16 years. I am also the founder of Better
Dads ministry, whose goal is to inspire and
equip men to be more involved in the lives of
their family. I present fathering workshops to
men in businesses, churches, social service
agencies, and prisons. I also work with
several mentoring programs for young men.
Lastly, I coach girl's high school basketball in
my spare time (I seem to have a passion for
coaching basketball). My wife Suzanne and I
have two teenage children and have been
married for 24 years.
What was your motivation behind this project? This book is a result of my experiences
presenting a popular seminar titled
Courageous Moms - Raising Boys to Become
Good Men. I originally only spoke to groups of
men, but a school counselor encouraged me
to develop a seminar for all the single moms
raising boys in his school district by saying, "It
is easier to raise a boy than it is to fix a man."
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I believe that most, if not all, of the problems
plaguing our society are due to men
abdicating their God-given roles as servant
leaders in their homes and communitites. In
that regard I hope this book helps all moms,
but especially single moms, raise their sons
to be godly men of character who will lead
their families with integrity and nobility.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? Influences are John Wooden, Stu Weber, John
Eldredge, Steve Farrar, Ken Canfield, Randy
Alcorn, Michael Gurian, John Maxwell, James
Dobson, and recently Shaunti Feldhahn, as
well as thousands of other fiction and
non-fiction writers.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: I have a second book being released in
Spring 2006 by Revell Publishing. It's working
title is Renaissance Fathers--Raising Noble
Sons. I am currently working on a book about
a father's advice to his daughter on choosing
men of character to date and marry. This was
inspired by many hundreds of women I have
spoken with and surveyed at seminars who
admitted, "I make lousy choices in men."
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