We seem to be clearer than ever on what a bad man is. However, many men, young and old, would struggler to answer, "What kind of man do you want to be?" Even those of us who know what we are aiming for are often riddled with shame, aware of our shortcomings and doubtful we will ever be the kinds of men we need to be. If any of this rings true at all for you or a man in your life, this book is aimed at helping lift your head, stir your heart and give you a clear and compelling vision for healthy masculinity from youth to old age.
Donnie’s Becoming Good Men is a book well worth engaging. In a cultural moment marked by widespread confusion surrounding gender and masculinity, this work serves as a steady compass pointing toward clarity and purpose. Contemporary discourse often reflects both an overt critique of men and masculinity and a growing attraction to extreme positions, leaving little room for thoughtful balance. Donnie’s book offers a corrective by acknowledging the complexity of the human experience while affirming that the call to authentic manhood is demanding, yet ultimately worthwhile.
Though concise, the book is rich in both insight and practical application. Donnie demonstrates a commendable willingness to engage in self-examination, critically reflecting on his own journey as well as on the shortcomings of the evangelical church, identifying areas where it has failed and where reform is necessary. By grappling with the fundamental question of identity—arguably the second most important question human beings, and men in particular, can ask—Becoming Good Men provides biblically grounded and practically oriented guidance for discerning and living out that truth.
This book is so timely. It’s challenging, encouraging and will cause you to reflect on aspects of being a good man that you may not have ever considered. I’ll be sharing this book with many other guys and seeking to opportunities to work through it with trusted friends to better understand how we can become good men together