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Book Review: Maximized Manhood: A Guide to Family Survival

Edwin Louis Cole has been actively involved in men’s ministry for decades. He is direct and sincere in his approach to masculinity and spirituality. In the mainstream media, he will not be politically correct. In the spiritual niche, he is refreshingly direct and sincere. His books generally focus on the man and his critical role in being a spiritual leader for his family.

In his book, “Masculinity Maximized: A Family Survival Guide,” Edwin Louis Cole discusses the critical role of men in becoming men. He focuses on the theme that men ask for God’s guidance to guide their families, which will solve many problems and problems in today’s society. When he talks about the importance of the man to become a family man, he does not ask them to be dictators. Being a dictator will actually cause more damage to the family. He succinctly states that the Bible mentions that the man must be joint heir with his wives in the direction of his family.

Now, being spiritual does not mean being religious. The very foundation of any country will eventually come down to the individual family unit. Within those family units, it does matter what members and leaders are doing. If the leader is strong, the family unit will benefit from that strength. If the leader is weak, then the family unit and even the country will suffer from that weakness. The leader’s strength is also found in them to be docile and kind.

His basis for the statements he makes is in the Bible. He cites various Bible verses to reinforce his message about men and their families. He notes in the book that many of our problems in society occur due to the breakdown at the family level. There are instances in the book where the father figure is usually portrayed as a winger on television. Either they are intolerant and obnoxious or they are soft and cowardly. He will seldom see a strong and understanding father figure.

If these discussions offend you, especially in relation to the Bible, then this book will offend you. It will change your ways or make you stubborn. If you are looking for a spiritual and biblical foundation on what it takes to be a man, then this book will further enlighten you. It is a book built on spiritual and biblical truths. It will definitely help any man understand Christian principles to become a better man for himself and his family.

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