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What a Son Needs from His Mom
Bestselling author and parenting expert equips moms for the unique challenges of raising sons to become healthy, caring, confident young men.
224 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2013
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Cheri Fuller
102 books19 followersCheri Fuller is a gifted speaker and award-winning author of more than forty books, including The One Year Women’s Friendship Devotional, the bestselling When Mothers Pray, and A Busy Woman’s Guide to Prayer. Her books have been translated into many languages, and her speaking ministry has provided encouragement to people throughout the U.S. and abroad. A former Oklahoma Mother of the Year, Cheri has been a frequent guest on national TV and radio programs. Her articles on family, spiritual growth, relationships, and prayer have appeared in Family Circle, Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and many other publications. Cheri holds a master’s degree in English literature and is executive director of the nonprofit organization Redeeming the Family. She and her husband, Holmes, live in Oklahoma, and have three grown children and six wonderful grandchildren. Cheri’s books, Bible studies, and other resources can be found at www.cherifuller.com along with information on her speaking topics and how to schedule Cheri for events. To find out more about the ministry, visit www.redeemingthefamily.org.
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July 24, 2020
I have no objections to the author's ideas. She seems like a lovely person and an exemplary mom. Though there's lots of wisdom here, the writing, at times, felt repetitive and sentimental; there are a few too many "save it for the scrapbook" passages for my tastes. I guess I don't have much room to criticize the sentimental, though, since the title of this book alone makes me well up.
The biggest take-away point for me personally is the encouragement to be a more focused listener. The author tells a true story in which a little boy, trying in vain to tell his distractedly nodding mother a story, finally asks if she can please "listen with her face." I married a big talker and I'm a fairly big talker myself, so it's not surprising that all three of my kids have huge talking capacities. If I'm in the same room with my family, odds are multiple people are trying to talk to me or show me something at once. Because I'm a terrible multi-tasker who savors focusing on one thing at a time, I definitely find myself doing the distracted mom nodding thing, which I've come to really dislike. The author of this book reminds readers that kids are pretty adept at noticing when someone is not really noticing. If it's not a good time to listen, it's better to say so instead of faking it. I've been making a more conscious effort to "listen with my face" and be honest when I can't, thanks to this book's encouragement.
As an unrelated side note, I find it a little bit hilarious that several reviewers criticize the book's emphasis on prayer, wishing that the author had, instead, stuck to more practical parenting strategies. This book is obviously marketed as a Christian book, and—newsflash—the vast majority of people who identify as Christian believe in a relational, omnipotent God who hears and responds to prayer. If one believes in a God like this, then prayer is not only logical, but necessary. Non-religious people don't have to like the book's exhortation to pray more often, but their surprise bordering on irritation is amusing. (Also, if you don't like the notion that there are meaningful differences between boys and girls, another one of those pesky religious-person ideas, then you also might want to steer clear of this book.)
P.S. During the time I spent writing this review, I was asked 1) to view and evaluate three bedroom forts, 2) to help clean up a chocolate coin that had melted on the bed, 3) to stamp three imaginary amusement park tickets, and 4) to play a round of Rat-a-Tat-Cat. I put the writing of this review on hold to view the forts with as much genuine enthusiasm as I could muster, paused to clean up the chocolate coin (with some irritation, I confess), did the mom nodding thing in response to the imaginary amusement park ticket activity while trying to finish a sentence, and told the kids that I would play Rat-a-Tat-Cat when I finish this task. That's two-for-four. I'm getting there.
The biggest take-away point for me personally is the encouragement to be a more focused listener. The author tells a true story in which a little boy, trying in vain to tell his distractedly nodding mother a story, finally asks if she can please "listen with her face." I married a big talker and I'm a fairly big talker myself, so it's not surprising that all three of my kids have huge talking capacities. If I'm in the same room with my family, odds are multiple people are trying to talk to me or show me something at once. Because I'm a terrible multi-tasker who savors focusing on one thing at a time, I definitely find myself doing the distracted mom nodding thing, which I've come to really dislike. The author of this book reminds readers that kids are pretty adept at noticing when someone is not really noticing. If it's not a good time to listen, it's better to say so instead of faking it. I've been making a more conscious effort to "listen with my face" and be honest when I can't, thanks to this book's encouragement.
As an unrelated side note, I find it a little bit hilarious that several reviewers criticize the book's emphasis on prayer, wishing that the author had, instead, stuck to more practical parenting strategies. This book is obviously marketed as a Christian book, and—newsflash—the vast majority of people who identify as Christian believe in a relational, omnipotent God who hears and responds to prayer. If one believes in a God like this, then prayer is not only logical, but necessary. Non-religious people don't have to like the book's exhortation to pray more often, but their surprise bordering on irritation is amusing. (Also, if you don't like the notion that there are meaningful differences between boys and girls, another one of those pesky religious-person ideas, then you also might want to steer clear of this book.)
P.S. During the time I spent writing this review, I was asked 1) to view and evaluate three bedroom forts, 2) to help clean up a chocolate coin that had melted on the bed, 3) to stamp three imaginary amusement park tickets, and 4) to play a round of Rat-a-Tat-Cat. I put the writing of this review on hold to view the forts with as much genuine enthusiasm as I could muster, paused to clean up the chocolate coin (with some irritation, I confess), did the mom nodding thing in response to the imaginary amusement park ticket activity while trying to finish a sentence, and told the kids that I would play Rat-a-Tat-Cat when I finish this task. That's two-for-four. I'm getting there.
July 14, 2013
There are a few helpful nuggets in the book, but I'm looking for concrete ways to be a better mom and 'have faith' just isn't enough.
February 8, 2017
The book provided some basic and useful pieces of advice. The author gives examples from her own experiences or from those of close friends. I liked the reflective questions at the end of each chapter. The book is Christian based with references to scriptures. If that isn't your cup of tea, you might want to skip this book or skip those parts. At the end of the book, there is a chapter encouraging moms to rediscover and find time for themselves especially when they are in the empty nest phase. Overall the book was positive.
July 28, 2021
If you’re a momma of boys.. this is a game changer!
The author gives a great perspective that is grounded in truth. She also touches all stages/ages of life, from toddler to adolescence. It’s one of those books that’s great to keep on hand through all the years.. & there is sooo much great advice with real life examples!
Practical in principle and example for appealing to a boy's heart and guiding him into responsible, courageous living. Very insightful and written with much wisdom!
The author gives a great perspective that is grounded in truth. She also touches all stages/ages of life, from toddler to adolescence. It’s one of those books that’s great to keep on hand through all the years.. & there is sooo much great advice with real life examples!
Practical in principle and example for appealing to a boy's heart and guiding him into responsible, courageous living. Very insightful and written with much wisdom!
December 6, 2024
This was the first parent book I’ve ever read in my life, and because that I found it to be very special. I really loved chapter 8 where she talked about how mothers have to tune into who your son really is. I would encourage any boy mom to read this especially those who have faith in God, because it related back to religion often.
May 16, 2013
This book was received from a First Reads giveaway.
When I requested this book I was over the moon about what else I could do to connect with my teenager. We have a great relationship; he's a great kid active in the community, great grades, independent, kind and apathetic. I want to make sure if there was something else I could do to be close with him that I was investigating it...because for him to still want to be seen with me in public and have him throw his arm around me and walk around a store that way, may not last long.
I do feel that this book had some good advice. I also felt it had some dated advice that my mom who was in her late 60's when she passed away almost ten years ago would have given me. I was a bit turned off by all the religious preaching that I felt I was getting. We do pray and have a place for the Lord but I felt that this may be more about religion than helping my son at points in the book.
In order to put myself back in the right frame of mind, I was reading this to help out my relationship with my son after all, I had to set it down and pick it up once a day to read in small doses. It was much better this way, for me, as I could look at it as more of an aid, rather than a lecture.
The more I read the book, the more I felt that this could be read by a male or female parent for a daughter or a son. There is a sexist way of thinking in the book that caught me off guard since Fuller previously was a teacher. Comments that made woman seem like they were weak and just there to sooth away hurts made me remember that this was written by a woman who was raised in a generation that was brought up thinking this way. Women today, at least the moms I know, are not such pushovers and may err on the side of being too aggressive instead of the passive, demure feel I felt that moms are depicted in this book as what they should be like. Perhaps it was my mood while reading the book, perhaps it was just the way it made me feel while reading it, but it did make me feel like I was reading a parenting book from the 50's at times.
With that said, a lot of the advice really resounded with me and made perfect sense. She breaks the chapters down into different categories and topics that one will come across with their child. Some advice never ages. Some of her advice has been updated from the 50's to include comments about technology. Fuller, you should most definitely write an etiquette book on technology for EVERYONE! I like the way you think regarding it.
An interesting and knowledgeable book about raising boys.
When I requested this book I was over the moon about what else I could do to connect with my teenager. We have a great relationship; he's a great kid active in the community, great grades, independent, kind and apathetic. I want to make sure if there was something else I could do to be close with him that I was investigating it...because for him to still want to be seen with me in public and have him throw his arm around me and walk around a store that way, may not last long.
I do feel that this book had some good advice. I also felt it had some dated advice that my mom who was in her late 60's when she passed away almost ten years ago would have given me. I was a bit turned off by all the religious preaching that I felt I was getting. We do pray and have a place for the Lord but I felt that this may be more about religion than helping my son at points in the book.
In order to put myself back in the right frame of mind, I was reading this to help out my relationship with my son after all, I had to set it down and pick it up once a day to read in small doses. It was much better this way, for me, as I could look at it as more of an aid, rather than a lecture.
The more I read the book, the more I felt that this could be read by a male or female parent for a daughter or a son. There is a sexist way of thinking in the book that caught me off guard since Fuller previously was a teacher. Comments that made woman seem like they were weak and just there to sooth away hurts made me remember that this was written by a woman who was raised in a generation that was brought up thinking this way. Women today, at least the moms I know, are not such pushovers and may err on the side of being too aggressive instead of the passive, demure feel I felt that moms are depicted in this book as what they should be like. Perhaps it was my mood while reading the book, perhaps it was just the way it made me feel while reading it, but it did make me feel like I was reading a parenting book from the 50's at times.
With that said, a lot of the advice really resounded with me and made perfect sense. She breaks the chapters down into different categories and topics that one will come across with their child. Some advice never ages. Some of her advice has been updated from the 50's to include comments about technology. Fuller, you should most definitely write an etiquette book on technology for EVERYONE! I like the way you think regarding it.
An interesting and knowledgeable book about raising boys.
July 24, 2013
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my fair and honest review.
As the title tells us, the book is about what a son needs his mother to think, feel, do, etc., to help him grow into a true man. I chose this book right away, as my son has morphed into a being I don't understand at age eight. Sometimes it's hard to know what I should and should not react to or the most effective way to communicate with him. Cheri Fuller's book is full of such advice. She pulls her advice from her experience as a mother of sons, grandsons, and a large survey of men of all ages. With the advice comes examples of how she's seen it play out in her life and the lives of those around her.
Not only does she talk about how moms can nurture their son's confidence and emotions, but she also addresses the things moms need to keep under control in order to allow their son to grow. Fear and over protection are among the top that stunt a young boy's growth. (And I'd say that goes for girls too.) She includes stories of good intentions with less than favorable results, which validate her advice and the testimonies of the men surveyed.
Unlike other Christian parenting books I've read, Fuller branches out into schooling with discussion on learning styles and helping your son find his strengths as well as how he learns best, as to help his weaknesses. This is an important topic because America's current school system really does work against most boys' styles of learning. The most successful students are those with involved parents and boys often need more understanding of how they learn, which a parent would see best.
Overall, the book was full of helpful advice. Although it's never too late to start connecting with your son, I think I found it at an opportune time.
As the title tells us, the book is about what a son needs his mother to think, feel, do, etc., to help him grow into a true man. I chose this book right away, as my son has morphed into a being I don't understand at age eight. Sometimes it's hard to know what I should and should not react to or the most effective way to communicate with him. Cheri Fuller's book is full of such advice. She pulls her advice from her experience as a mother of sons, grandsons, and a large survey of men of all ages. With the advice comes examples of how she's seen it play out in her life and the lives of those around her.
Not only does she talk about how moms can nurture their son's confidence and emotions, but she also addresses the things moms need to keep under control in order to allow their son to grow. Fear and over protection are among the top that stunt a young boy's growth. (And I'd say that goes for girls too.) She includes stories of good intentions with less than favorable results, which validate her advice and the testimonies of the men surveyed.
Unlike other Christian parenting books I've read, Fuller branches out into schooling with discussion on learning styles and helping your son find his strengths as well as how he learns best, as to help his weaknesses. This is an important topic because America's current school system really does work against most boys' styles of learning. The most successful students are those with involved parents and boys often need more understanding of how they learn, which a parent would see best.
Overall, the book was full of helpful advice. Although it's never too late to start connecting with your son, I think I found it at an opportune time.
May 9, 2013
I have just finished reading What a Son Needs From His Mom by Cheri Fuller. This book is just what it sounds like! A great book which helps moms understand/relate to/teach/parent, etc their son(s).
As a female who grew up in a household of sisters, there are times that I look at my son and what he's doing and think, "what IS this weird thing they call a boy?!" :) Just kidding, but truthfully, having a son has really been full of surprises. I love him so much and want to help him grow into the man God intends him to be. There are definitely big differences in raising our daughters and our sons. This book is a wonderful resource for helping me to see my role in his life and for helping me understand some of what makes him, as a boy, so special.
Different sections of the book deal with helping your son as he develops confidence, character, emotions, faith. Sections on praying for your son, listening to your son, encouraging your son. And others. The last sections of the book address "letting go" -- "Releasing your son to manhood." All kinds of topics. It's a great book. I took a long time to read this book, not because it was difficult to read or boring--it definitely was not--truthfully, I just didn't want to miss anything!
It's a valuable book. I would definitely recommend it. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to read this book and will keep it on my shelf with the intention of re-reading it, probably more than once! It is a great book for a mother or grandmother of a boy.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review. I was not required to write a positive review.
As a female who grew up in a household of sisters, there are times that I look at my son and what he's doing and think, "what IS this weird thing they call a boy?!" :) Just kidding, but truthfully, having a son has really been full of surprises. I love him so much and want to help him grow into the man God intends him to be. There are definitely big differences in raising our daughters and our sons. This book is a wonderful resource for helping me to see my role in his life and for helping me understand some of what makes him, as a boy, so special.
Different sections of the book deal with helping your son as he develops confidence, character, emotions, faith. Sections on praying for your son, listening to your son, encouraging your son. And others. The last sections of the book address "letting go" -- "Releasing your son to manhood." All kinds of topics. It's a great book. I took a long time to read this book, not because it was difficult to read or boring--it definitely was not--truthfully, I just didn't want to miss anything!
It's a valuable book. I would definitely recommend it. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to read this book and will keep it on my shelf with the intention of re-reading it, probably more than once! It is a great book for a mother or grandmother of a boy.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review. I was not required to write a positive review.
July 22, 2013
I thought this book was well done and has helpful advice for moms with sons. Growing up I had sisters. When I had my son, I felt a little lost and sometimes just bewildered by my boy's behaviors, thoughts, actions, etc.
I like the way the book is straight-forward with its purpose. Each chapter is titled according to what will be talked about, such as "A Mom Who Listens and Communicates" and "A Mom Who Nurtures Her Sons Faith". In each chapter she includes tidbits from other authors, whether writing on this subject or not, and I appreciated the exposure to their words.
For me, this really isn't a book that's read once and put on the shelf. There are some chapters that I need to reread and also mark up my book. Some of my favorite, albeit challenging, chapters were:
Chapter 3: A Mom Who Builds Confidence in Her Son
Chapter 5: A Mom Who Prays for Her Son
Chapter 8: A Mom Who Understands Her Son's Unique Personality
Chapter 13: A Mom Who Releases Her Son to Manhood
Chapter 14: A Mom Who Pursues a Purposeful Life
The first three are more of a challenge to me currently while the last two I look at as helping me for the future.
Overall, I like this book. I like the way it's written, the way it flows. I like the inclusions of quotes by other authors and experts, as well as mothers and sons. I also like the questions at the end of the chapters; they are challenging because I have to actually look at what I'm doing and thinking. Sometimes I need to re-evaluate.
Disclaimer: I received this book free from Bethany House publisher for the purpose of an honest review.
I like the way the book is straight-forward with its purpose. Each chapter is titled according to what will be talked about, such as "A Mom Who Listens and Communicates" and "A Mom Who Nurtures Her Sons Faith". In each chapter she includes tidbits from other authors, whether writing on this subject or not, and I appreciated the exposure to their words.
For me, this really isn't a book that's read once and put on the shelf. There are some chapters that I need to reread and also mark up my book. Some of my favorite, albeit challenging, chapters were:
Chapter 3: A Mom Who Builds Confidence in Her Son
Chapter 5: A Mom Who Prays for Her Son
Chapter 8: A Mom Who Understands Her Son's Unique Personality
Chapter 13: A Mom Who Releases Her Son to Manhood
Chapter 14: A Mom Who Pursues a Purposeful Life
The first three are more of a challenge to me currently while the last two I look at as helping me for the future.
Overall, I like this book. I like the way it's written, the way it flows. I like the inclusions of quotes by other authors and experts, as well as mothers and sons. I also like the questions at the end of the chapters; they are challenging because I have to actually look at what I'm doing and thinking. Sometimes I need to re-evaluate.
Disclaimer: I received this book free from Bethany House publisher for the purpose of an honest review.
May 3, 2013
Do you have a son?
Then you will need this book! Cheri Fuller's book is a fantastic resource for any mom trying to raise her son.
From the very beginning of the book I found helpful advice, encouraging words and hundreds of "ah-ha" moments. Fuller's open and honest approach places the reader at ease. She tackles the hard questions with kindness and insight. She balances the technical information with the emotional aspect very well.
Each chapter has Reflection Questions for using in a group setting, or alone allowing you to dig deeper into your own parenting experience. I read the book on my own but could definitely see the value of sharing this book with a group of moms. To hear other moms having the same concerns and issues is encouraging, but it is also to see how boys are all unique as well.
I especially enjoyed the chapter on A Mom Who Stays Connected. This is the area I have struggled with as my teenage son grows and changes and develops interests that aren't as easy to be involved in. The chapter gave me ideas that I could implement TODAY to make a difference in my son's life as well as long term hopes and goals.
A very valuable resource for moms with boys!
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
Then you will need this book! Cheri Fuller's book is a fantastic resource for any mom trying to raise her son.
From the very beginning of the book I found helpful advice, encouraging words and hundreds of "ah-ha" moments. Fuller's open and honest approach places the reader at ease. She tackles the hard questions with kindness and insight. She balances the technical information with the emotional aspect very well.
Each chapter has Reflection Questions for using in a group setting, or alone allowing you to dig deeper into your own parenting experience. I read the book on my own but could definitely see the value of sharing this book with a group of moms. To hear other moms having the same concerns and issues is encouraging, but it is also to see how boys are all unique as well.
I especially enjoyed the chapter on A Mom Who Stays Connected. This is the area I have struggled with as my teenage son grows and changes and develops interests that aren't as easy to be involved in. The chapter gave me ideas that I could implement TODAY to make a difference in my son's life as well as long term hopes and goals.
A very valuable resource for moms with boys!
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
April 2, 2013
As a mother of a small son, I am always interested in reading books on the topic, so when given the opportunity to review this book, I jumped on it. The title made me wonder what treasures the author had in store. After all, what mom doesn't want to know what her son needs. What I found inside were principles that could be applied to raising sons, no matter the age of the child. What I came away with was that I need to be raising my son with the end goal in sight. And what is that end goal? To raise a man. The author encourages mothers to be purposeful in the way that we handle our sons. It is easy for me to get caught up in the stresses of the day and lose track of the man my son will become. After reading What a Son Needs From His Mom, I am more determined than ever to be conscience of way I'm training my boy to become a man of God.
I recommend this book to Christian moms who have sons.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
I recommend this book to Christian moms who have sons.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
June 29, 2013
I'm a new mother of an almost 2 year old. I've worked with children the majority of my life and am a licensed social worker.
I picked up a ton of little tips that have helped me form a better understanding of raising a boy. The book presents raising a boy to manhood in a Christian perspective, and with the goal of raising a Godly, self-confident man that can thrive out of the nest.
I appreciated that the author pointed out the ways boys relate and she integrated the use of technology to identify with this generation.
This book is a an easy read and is back upped by scripture and personal experiences or examples provided by other parents.
Recommended for any parent of a small boy wanting a practical guide based mostly on Christian principals.
Provided by Netgally and courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
I picked up a ton of little tips that have helped me form a better understanding of raising a boy. The book presents raising a boy to manhood in a Christian perspective, and with the goal of raising a Godly, self-confident man that can thrive out of the nest.
I appreciated that the author pointed out the ways boys relate and she integrated the use of technology to identify with this generation.
This book is a an easy read and is back upped by scripture and personal experiences or examples provided by other parents.
Recommended for any parent of a small boy wanting a practical guide based mostly on Christian principals.
Provided by Netgally and courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
May 8, 2014
Hott Synopsis:
From the moment you looked at the ultrasound you knew you were in over your head. How on earth is a girl supposed to understand a boy? And now God’s given you a boy to nurture, teach, and guide.
Each boy may be different but not one of them thinks like a female so you need to prepare yourself for the inevitable. It’s going to be a challenge but you can do it. God has equipped you with the tools and What a Son Needs From His Mom will show you how to use them!
Hott Review:
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You Bethany House & Cheri Fuller. I loved every word of this book. I detest non-fiction but this book felt like I was sitting down to coffee with a friend discussing how to better handle the kids, how to better react, and how to help them unleash their potential while still nurturing a relationship that will last a lifetime.
This is a great read and I recommend it to parents, grandparents, and mentors of all males!
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Author: Cheri Fuller
Source: Bethany House Publishers via Netgalley
Grade: A
From the moment you looked at the ultrasound you knew you were in over your head. How on earth is a girl supposed to understand a boy? And now God’s given you a boy to nurture, teach, and guide.
Each boy may be different but not one of them thinks like a female so you need to prepare yourself for the inevitable. It’s going to be a challenge but you can do it. God has equipped you with the tools and What a Son Needs From His Mom will show you how to use them!
Hott Review:
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You Bethany House & Cheri Fuller. I loved every word of this book. I detest non-fiction but this book felt like I was sitting down to coffee with a friend discussing how to better handle the kids, how to better react, and how to help them unleash their potential while still nurturing a relationship that will last a lifetime.
This is a great read and I recommend it to parents, grandparents, and mentors of all males!
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Author: Cheri Fuller
Source: Bethany House Publishers via Netgalley
Grade: A
April 7, 2016
I started reading this book because of my six year old son. And I'm so thankful I did. Most of the ideas/concepts in this book are not new. But everyone needs a reminder from time to time. Fuller stresses the importance of encouraging, listening, and understanding your son. Each chapter is an encouragement to me as a mother and inspires me to try even harder to be there for my son. It's definitely a book I'll be keeping so I can read it again in the future.
Each chapter begins with a quote and ends with discussion questions to further more thoughts into the subject. This would make a great Bible study for mothers as well. The author writes well and the book flows smoothly. It was fun and enjoyable to read, while still bringing home important facts about my relationship with my son. I've enjoyed everything I've read by this author and plan to check out her other books.
I received this book free of charge from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.
Each chapter begins with a quote and ends with discussion questions to further more thoughts into the subject. This would make a great Bible study for mothers as well. The author writes well and the book flows smoothly. It was fun and enjoyable to read, while still bringing home important facts about my relationship with my son. I've enjoyed everything I've read by this author and plan to check out her other books.
I received this book free of charge from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.
February 19, 2013
This is a great book for mothers with sons of all ages. Cheri Fuller helps guide us and show us how positive reinforcement, encouragement, prayer and letting go of our fears can help grow our boys into confident men.
Mothers want to know what makes their sons tick and how to be a welcome influence in their lives. And unlike many other books about raising boys, this warm and trustworthy resource is from a mom's perspective.
Through persuasive true stories and solid principles, this book offers a design for what sons need from their moms to become healthy, caring, confident young men. With specific advice for boys' different ages, moms will learn the balance between controlling and letting go, how to develop their son's unique masculinity, how to encourage a lasting relationship with God, and much more.
I highly recommend this book for all mothers to read.
Mothers want to know what makes their sons tick and how to be a welcome influence in their lives. And unlike many other books about raising boys, this warm and trustworthy resource is from a mom's perspective.
Through persuasive true stories and solid principles, this book offers a design for what sons need from their moms to become healthy, caring, confident young men. With specific advice for boys' different ages, moms will learn the balance between controlling and letting go, how to develop their son's unique masculinity, how to encourage a lasting relationship with God, and much more.
I highly recommend this book for all mothers to read.
April 6, 2013
I am going to post a review on my blog soon but I was so impressed with this book and very surprised to see that the average rating on Goodreads was only 3.5 stars. This book is awesome! It is from a Christian perspective but is very practical and full of researched information. Another reviewer said that most of the information came from the authors experience but there were many stories from other mothers and, as I just mentioned, research. A must-read for moms of boys!
April 23, 2013
As a mom of four boys, I found this book refreshing. The book felt more like having a conversation with other moms than reading a book. The stories were VERY relateable and offered encouragement. The one thing I can say about raising boys is that no matter what you read or what others say, you will never be prepared for the adventures that follow. And you will always find yourself saying things you could never imagine.
April 25, 2017
This book is practical in principle and example for appealing to a boy's heart and guiding him into responsible, courageous living. I've raised 2 boys and have a 3rd still at home, and I just picked it up to glance through it--and I was hooked. So much good advice with many real-life examples. I was challenged and reminded about many habits I've forgotten to incorporate. Good for all ages of boys, little through young adult. I recommend it!
February 7, 2013
I will read the whole book while my son grows, anyway I found it sometimes interesting but sometimes my faith was not enough.
Mi sono ripromessa di continuare a leggere il libro mentre mio figlio cresce, comunque a volte era interessante, ma parecchie altre volte la mia fede non era sufficiente.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND BAKER PUBLISHING GROUP FOR THE PREVIEW.
Mi sono ripromessa di continuare a leggere il libro mentre mio figlio cresce, comunque a volte era interessante, ma parecchie altre volte la mia fede non era sufficiente.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND BAKER PUBLISHING GROUP FOR THE PREVIEW.
May 4, 2013
What an encouraging, practical guide for learning how to relate to your boys. And not just your own sons, but all the males in your life. While some of the advice seemed a little common sense to me I was truly inspired by some of her suggestions.
It was a wonderful book of instruction on how to raise a godly son and would be perfect for mom groups or Bible studies.
It was a wonderful book of instruction on how to raise a godly son and would be perfect for mom groups or Bible studies.
August 23, 2013
Borrowed from a friend and thought okay sounds good. This was a hard lesson to read about. That you are gearing your son up to leave you and be a man. I know that I need to think that way but wish had more time to just love on him and let him need me. Great book for any mom to read that has a son. That you are fearing for them but need to turn it over to God to take over when you can't.
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September 5, 2015
Well-meaning book, full of good advice for a mom raising young boys that was derived from the author's own experience. It would have been better without the over-reliance on heavy handed Christian and biblical references.
August 25, 2013
This is the kind of book that every mother needs to keep in her personal library. Filled with practical wisdom, life examples and stories that are easy to relate to, it's a great resource.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review. The words I have expressed are my own.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review. The words I have expressed are my own.
May 9, 2016
Good books for mom of you boys. She talks about all the things that boys need from their mom, like encouragement, praying for them, teaches them to understand their feelings and later being able to release them to adulthood
August 6, 2016
My sister gave me this book. Christians may like it, but it was a mix of obvious and uber religious advice. I think I'm giving my son what he needs, and we have a strong enough relationship that I can and do ask him this sporadically.
August 1, 2013
A great book. I recommend it. I may end up reading it more than once.
*received through goodreads first reads*
*received through goodreads first reads*
November 13, 2013
I think it was pretty basic..
December 22, 2013
Quick, enjoyable read with good advice. Not heavy, just encouraging. I recommend it to moms of boys of all ages.
August 13, 2014
It was all right. I got some bits of wisdom but I want more.
March 2, 2015
I was hoping for more tangible suggestions...I already got the praying part down.
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