Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness

Written by Eric Metaxas

Narrated by Tom Parks

In Seven Men, New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas presents seven exquisitely crafted portraits of widely known--but not well understood--Christian men, each of whom uniquely showcases a commitment to live by certain virtues in the truth of the gospel.

Each of the seven men profiled--George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, John Paul II, and Charles Colson--call us to a more elevated way of living, one that embodies the gospel in the world around us.

All seven biographies represent the life of a man who experienced the struggles and challenges to be strong in the face of forces and circumstances that would have destroyed the resolve of lesser men.

Seven Men asks and answers pressing questions, including:

• What does it take to be a true exemplar as a father, brother, husband, leader, coach, counselor, change agent, and wise man?
• What does it mean to stand for honesty, courage, and charity?

Written in a beautiful and engaging style, Seven Men addresses what it means to be a man today, at a time when media and popular culture present images of masculinity that are not the picture presented in Scripture and historic civil life--encouraging us to think critically, act honorably, and lead by example.

Praise for Seven Men:

"This is a book to read, to read aloud to others, and then read again. In a day when children are growing up stunted because of our diet of empty-headed celebrities and contemptible villains, true heroism and manliness needs special nourishment. Eric Metaxas has done it again, and again we are in his debt."

--Os Guinness, author of A Free People's Suicide

"What is true manhood? And what makes a man in our 21st century? These are vital questions that my friend Eric Metaxas helps us wrestle with in this great new book. In looking back to seven outstanding men of history, Eric helps us understand the essential elements of manhood in any age. This is a superb work--and I highly recommend it."

--The Hon. Gregory W. Slayton, author of national bestseller Be a Better Dad Today

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Jan 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781400221233

Eric Metaxas

Eric Metaxas is the author of Everything You Always Wanted to Know About God (But Were Afraid to Ask) and thirty children's books. He is founder and host of Socrates in the City in New York City, where he lives with his wife and daughter. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Washington Post, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, Mars Hill Review, and First Things. He has written for VeggieTales and Rabbit Ears Productions, earning three Grammy nominations for Best Children's Recording.

Reviews for Seven Men

[Sandra Diaz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a book everybody should read to be inspired to become a role model and impact society.

[Royce White · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book offers a brief biography of 7 different men, each of which had a world changing impact. Each history is told in geographic and cultural context setting up an excellent case for why each of these men were worthy role models whose lives should be both celebrated and emulated. The stories move at a pace that holds one's interest and leaves a fantastic desire to spend even more time getting to know these great men.

[Ken Brown · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A wonderful, insightful, inspiring, well written and very relevant book.

[Martins Akewe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved it. It was an awesome experience to finish this amazing book