The Toxic War on Masculinity
How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes

For years, sociologist Michael Kimmel has asked interviewees two questions: What is a goodman? And what is a realman? Answers have been consistent. A good man is virtuous. A group of West Point cadets cited moral characteristics, such as honor, duty, integrity and sacrifice. By contrast, the cadets......more

4.5⭐️ In this thought-provoking book, Nancy R. Pearcey deep dives into the topic of Masculinity which is relevant in today’s current cultural climate. Pearcey uses a Biblical worldview mixed with historical and sociological facts plus personal stories to address this topic. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥......more

I was very pleased with most of this book. Some parts of Pearcey’s analysis I took issue with, but for the most part, I’m sold by her overall take. I was, however, disappointed (but not surprised, given the ubiquity of this kind of thing) when Pearcey rooted her theology of gender distinctions in a......more

This is one of the best books I've read on gender issues. While the title of this book may make it sound like another culture war piece, this is really the corrective that's needed for the ongoing gender discussions in the Christian world. The books consist of three rather distinct parts: - A defense......more

Wow! Certainly worth your time. I've been doing a lot of thinking recently in the realms of anthropology and sociology and this book contributed to those avenues. I really appreciate her contrast of the good man( God's design) vs. the real man (society's ideals). She touches on how the industrial re......more