A Great “Set” of Reviews

Four reviews today, and I like all four books. Enjoy!

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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters

Meg Meeker

Ballantine Books, 2006 (267 pages)

Simply put, this is one of the best (if not, “the” best) book on parenting I have ever read. Obviously, as a dad with a daughter, this book appealed to me, but I found some principles here, too, that will help in raising my son.

Meeker is able in this book to share very blunt truths with us fathers. Her approach is clear, concise and, at times, downright “in your face.” However, she backs up all her statements with almost countless references to research and also with life stories she has seen over decades of serving as a counselor.

The key word is “strong,” and Meeker never backs down from that concept. In a world that teaches girls to be “tough,” Meeker teaches us dads “10 Secrets” to making a girl become truly strong. Though not written from a true Christian perspective, the book still teaches that fathers are to pass along certain traits, including our faith.

Dads, read this book! While you may know much of what is said here, the book adds a lot of weight and depth to how you will approach your precious daughter.

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Words from the Fire

Albert Mohler

Moody Publishers, 2009 (200 pages)

Dr. Albert Mohler’s blog and podcast (“The Briefing”) are two of my favorite things to take in each day. So I was excited to get a book written by him. Also, considering it was on a subject that I enjoy, I was doubly excited.

And I wasn’t disappointed. The book deals with the 10 Commandments. While you may think there is nothing more to learn on these ten statements from God, Dr. Mohler is able to share with us some modern thoughts that are very needed.

The best chapters, to me, are those that deal with what we sometimes call the “vertical” commands (those dealing with our submission to God). Mohler hammers home the concept of the true holiness of God, and of our need to be absolutely reverent as it pertains to the Lord.

Preachers, you will find nearly every chapter to be helpful in your study of the 10 Commandments, and you will also find that each chapter can be “preached” with just a little work. I highly recommend this book.

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Fireproof

Eric Wilson

Thomas Nelson, 2008 (312 pages)

Rarely do I read novels, but I couldn’t pass on this one. Leah had read it and told me that it meant a lot to her, so I took the time to read it. I figured I would be bored out of my mind, but I could hardly put it down!

Due to the success of the movie by the same name, as well as the popularity of this novel, most of you know the basis of Fireproof. The novel is able to draw the reader in, and make you feel for this couple as they struggle through a horrible relationship, and as the husband strives to win back his wife.

The overall message that I gained was that my bride is worth fighting for. While the story is good, that application is priceless. Hopefully, Leah has seen that in me since I finished this novel.

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Living Life in the Zone

Kyle Rote, Jr. and Dr. Joe Pettigrew

Thomas Nelson, 2009 (329 pages)

I reviewed this book in another article for booksneeze.com. If you are interested, you can read that post here.