Fathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You

I bought the book for my brother at his request he states it is a very good book

This book helped me understand my whole life, right down to age 62, my struggles and questions as an unbeliever, later a believer, and now a pastor/professor. Now, on January 1, 2010, I see many things with a completely different perspective. I love the way Eldredge uses "epic vocabulary" such as warrior, king, sage, etc. and applies them all to everyday life, in a way that makes the mundane sublime and purposeful. For years, I struggled to "step up" but felt inadequate. I appreciate Eldredge's honesty and transparency. I know I am not alone. The book has challenged me to live out the daily knighthood I have always dreamed of living. Quit sucking it up and stuffing your pain. Read the book.

I have not read Eldredge's book "Way of the Wild Heart" so the material in this book was all pretty new to me. I am a pretty big fan of Eldredge's work especially his book "Wild At Heart." "Wild At Heart" has influenced my life more than any non-religious book I have ever read and I feel Eldredge has continued to masterfully pass his wisdom and insight in this book. Like he did in "Wild At Heart," this book just really speaks to a man's soul and helps him understand the path of manhood as God desinged it. There are so many "uninitiated men" (as Eldredge refers to them in this book) in our society because they have not been fathered and taught how to actually be men. This book really helps to give the reader insight into the areas where men in our society miss out on being initiated into true manhood. Not only does the book point out where we may have been wronged by our earthly fathers, but it gives the reader direction on where he needs to head in our journey towards God ordained manhood. I would highly reccommend this book to every man.

There is a lot to this piece of literature. I was considering re-reading the Warrior & Lover chapters when I got towards the end. Then I discovered that the editor had the same response, and upon Eldredge's suggestion I re-read the entire book. It did not dissapoint! Like most of his works, I would recommend that EVERYONE check it out.