Male vs. Man: How to Honor Women, Teach Children, and Elevate Men to Change the World

Written by Dondré T. Whitfield

Narrated by Dondré Whitfield

Males look to be served. Men look to be of service. Emmy Award–nominated actor best known for his role on Queen Sugar and transformational speaker Dondré Whitfield challenges us to be real men in this provocative look at the power found in serving others.

Too many males abuse the power they have.

Often those males grow up without healthy role models and so, while they look like men, they act like boys. Only now there are adult consequences to their actions.

And many of us are caught in the shifting cultural ideas about manhood, unsure of how to make sound decisions or truly be a man. Every day we find evidence that the role of men at home, at work, and out in the world is deeply misinterpreted.

In Male vs. Man, Dondré Whitfield equips us to become men rather than simply "grown males." Men are healthy and productive servant-leaders who bring positive change to their communities. Males are self-serving and stuck in negative cycles that we hear and read about daily. They create chaos instead of cultivating calm.

Male vs. Man is an uplifting playbook for men who want to level up. It will help men and women alike understand what real manhood is, based on biblical wisdom as well as hard-earned lessons from someone who has been there. With practical guidance and a strong spiritual foundation, Dondré shows how to cultivate the life-changing spiritual, emotional, and psychological attributes of servant leadership at home, at work, and in our communities.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Apr 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9780310357155

Dondré T. Whitfield

Veteran actor Dondré Whitfield is a three-time Emmy and NAACP Image award nominee. He has appeared with such celebrated actors as John Travolta, Helen Mirren, David Oyelowo, Michael B. Jordan and Kevin Hart among many others.  Off-camera, Whitfield is passionate about helping address the challenges and pressures of masculine identity in the 21st century. He co-created The Manhood Tour, a global movement committed to awakening the consciousness of men, giving them the keys to effective and impactful leadership, and teaching them how to tap into their talents and live to the highest degree.  He has traveled throughout the country speaking on behalf of the movement, inspiring youth to overcome distractions and modeling for young men and peers the concept of servant leadership and what it truly means to “be a man.” He is currently Ambassador for Delta Airlines’ annual Dream Flight and Ambassador for the PGA’s Beyond the Green mentoring program for youth and college students. Whitfield and his wife, actress and director Salli Richardson-Whitfield, live in Los Angeles with their two children.

Reviews for Male vs. Man

[Malana J · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Phenomenal book! I hope that more males listen to this book so that they can become men!

[Christine Brooks-Cropper · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent! Walked away with some gems to make adjustments of how I communicate with my son and men in my life and to share this book with those adult males who need to face issues or challenges to make the necessary changes to cross over into manhood! Thanks for writing this book.

[Brian Motley · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing book that sheds light through a Godly view of what it means to be a Man. He goes over the comparison of our relationship with our earthly father and our spiritual father God and how it can impact our relationships here on earth. This is a great book to gain an understanding of having the heart for God and conducting your life with Servant Leadership keeping God as your head!

[cynthia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The best book I’ve listened to in a while revelation on another level with facts and truth. As a woman it was enlightening ,informative and interesting and I have shared it with my friends.

[Weyni · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this book! I enjoyed learning about Dondre’s life experiences and his acronyms were on point. Definitely learned a lot even as a woman. I also appreciated him weaving in scripture to help him drive his points home. Thanks Dondre !!