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Title: Man Enough

Subtitle: How Jesus Redefines Manhood

Author: Nate Pyle

Narrator: Heath McClure

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-29-15

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Man Enough challenges the idea that there is one way to be a man. The masculinity that pervades our church and culture often demands that men conform to a macho ideal, leaving many men feeling ashamed that they're not living up to God's plan for them. Nate uses his own story of not feeling "man enough" as well as sociological and historical reflections to help men see that manhood isn't about what you do but who you are. It's not about the size of your paycheck, your athletic ability, or your competitive spirit. You don't have to fit any masculine stereotype to be a real man.

In our culture and churches more thoughtful, quieter, or compassionate personalities, as well as stay-at-home dads, are often looked down upon; and sermons, conferences, and publications center on helping men become "real men". This pressure to have one's manhood validated is antithetical to Gospel living and negatively affects how men relate to each other, to women and children, and to God.

Man Enough roots men in the Gospel, examines biblical examples of masculinity that challenge the idea of a singular type of man, and ultimately encourages men to conform to the image of Jesus - freeing men up to be who they were created to be: sons of God who uniquely bear his image.

Members Reviews:

The Account of Manhood Contemporary Christian Culture Needs

Nate Pyle hits a home run with this book on, essentially, what it means to be a Christ-like man today. He argues for the importance of being vulnerable and known, for looking to Christ for identity, for an idea of "manliness" that seeks to emulate Jesus' gentleness, love, and courage instead of the machismo and celebration of the alpha-male that sometimes invades Christian thought. For me, a Christian man who happens to be also a shy, sports-illiterate artist, the book was encouraging and affirming but also challenging. It's not easy to truly find your identity in Christ alone. It is easy to hide your brokenness and feelings of insufficiency behind a facade of "doing fine." This book makes the case for choosing the true over the easy. I recommend it without reservation. In fact, it's been several months since I finished it, and I hope to read it again soon. I'll just have to wait until I get it back: I've lent my copy to so many friends that I can't remember who has it now.

Lacks Depth and Organization

Whereas I think I agree with the driving force behind this book (that Christians should not be seduced by the deficient social constructs of masculinity that the world offers us, but should rather look to Christ's sacrificial life as our model), it reads more like a fiery pep talk that appeals more to the emotions and does not take the time to really develop and substantiate core ideas. I was hoping for something a little more thoughtful and meaty.

A Powerful Vision of Full Human Living

Man Enough by Nate Pyle is a powerful book about what it means to be a man--really what it means to be a whole person--in today's world. Written from a distinctively Christian point of view, it lays out an inviting and winsome vision for what it means to find one's identity, sufficiency, and sense of meaning in Christ.