The Five Marks of a Man: Finding Your Path to Courageous Manhood - Softcover

Brian Tome

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801093708 ISBN 13: 9780801093708

Publisher: Baker Books, 2018

Synopsis

Great gift for men. This best-selling book defines what makes a man, and has already changed tens of thousands of lives. 
 
"The Five Marks provide value in a lot of different situations. It's great for individual men both young and old. It's great for men's group study. It's great for young women who are ready to date, setting a standard of what to look for in a husband. And great for moms who are raising sons. It's definitely worth the read."
 
"I really appreciate Brian's perspective in this book. This is clearly a topic that he has developed a life long passion for, and his vision of helping men in our society is stunning."
Drawing from his own experience and the lives of others, Brian Tome calls on men to examine themselves and take steps in the direction of a fully realized manhood that respects women, elevates others, and works purposefully for an end greater than their own satisfaction or pleasure. It's time for men to step into their honorable place in the world and lean into a new reality--one defined by strength, purpose, and honor.
 
A boy doesn't automatically become a man at age 18. What differentiates a man from a boy is the way he lives. A man has a vision for his life while a boy lives day to day. A man is a team player while a boy wants to be MVP. A man works while a boy plays. A man has the courage to take a minority position while a boy wants the reassurance of the crowd. A man is a protector while a boy is a predator. These are the five marks of a man. It's not enough to just know them. A real man aggressively pursues them on a daily basis.

About this title

About the Author

For 25 years, Brian Tome has been guiding men to their best lives. An avid adventurist, Brian has experienced first-hand the primal power of challenge, brotherhood, and no-nonsense leadership. Among his many projects, Brian launched Cincinnati's Crossroads Church, been featured in an Amazon Prime adventure show called Phantom Lake, written four books, and hosts a weekly podcast; the Aggressive Life. His fresh approach has already led thousands of men into lives of meaning and purpose.

From the Back Cover

A boy doesn't automatically become a man at age eighteen. What differentiates a man from a boy is the way he lives.

A boy . . .· lives day to day
· wants to be MVP
· plays
· wants the reassurance of the crowd
· is a predator

A man . . . · has a vision for his life
· is a team player
· works
· has the courage to take a minority position
· is a protector

These are the five marks of a man. They are a primal code that every great man in history has aggressively pursued. Drawing from his own experience and the lives of others, pastor Brian Tome calls on men to examine themselves and take steps in the direction of the adventure of a fully realized manhood that honors God, respects women, elevates others, and works purposefully for an end greater than their own satisfaction or pleasure.


"For a generation that has not had great role models of what godly men look like, Brian's clarion call to live out the five marks of biblical manhood inspires and challenges men to be all God intended so that future generations have men worth following."--John Burke, New York Times bestselling author of Imagine Heaven and No Perfect People Allowed.

"In this era of great confusion over what it actually means to be a full-fledged man, Brian Tome has written a helpful, timely, and at times hilarious book. I highly recommend it."--Larry Osborne, author and pastor, North Coast Church

From the Inside Flap

How to read this book

If you would actually read a section in a book called "How to read this book" then you are someone who likes to read. If this is you, turn the page and start reading.

This book is laid out for the average guy, even though the average guy doesn't read this many words. Most guys don't read anything unless it is mandated for work. This isn't a judgment, just an observable fact. If they do read, it is in short bursts with the finish line in sight--think magazine articles, blogs, and book summaries.

If books this size intimidate you, simply read the introduction and the first chapter in each of the five marks. These brief chapters will give you the macro content. If you want to dig deeper, go through the rest of the book.

I believe every sentence and every chapter in this book has value, and I'm thankful for your trust as you give your time to grow as a man.

Brian Tome

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801093708
• ISBN 13: 9780801093708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208