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  • Seven Men

  • And the Secret of Their Greatness
  • By: Eric Metaxas
  • Narrated by: Tom Parks
  • Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (416 ratings)

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Seven Men

By: Eric Metaxas
Narrated by: Tom Parks
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Publisher's summary

In Seven Men, New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas presents seven exquisitely crafted short 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.

Written in a beautiful and engaging style, Seven Men addresses what it means (or should mean) 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. 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, especially at times when the culture and the world run counter to those values?

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

©2016 Eric Metaxas (P)2020 Thomas Nelson

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Inspiring

Great listen. Concise description of seven great men with their ups & downs. Helped me stay moving forward.

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A higher calling

Metakas invites us into the lives of some extraordinary World Changers. May we emulate the character and integrity of the men portrayed in this work.

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Life changing and impassioned content for anyone

I could hardly stop listening to the lives of these men even though familiar to me. Please make them and their lives part of the way you live.

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Fantastic book loved it

Typical for this author, great read. Great stories about great men from history to teach us something about what’s possible.

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Well written

A friend suggested this book. It didn’t take long to find it informative, encouraging and enjoyable. I highly recommend it.

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Amazing, really good lessons for everyone

Really shows good role models and there positive influences with God’s help. I’d listen more than once.

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Men of Honor and true prestige

Soli Deo Gloria peace only through Him alone. Thankful to Eric for this gripping biography of great men. May we rejoice with them in heaven as we praise our King.

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If Christlike equates to Great...

This book will appeal. It is somewhat esoteric and induces thought as to what is greatness. Certainly the author's choices are interesting.

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Well Done and Great format

I definitely enjoyed the way Eric Metaxas presented each of these biographies. Short but thorough and always kept my attention. I plan on getting other books written by Eric since I liked this one so much.

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Wonderful!


The stories of these seven men made me thankful for people who shared the truth of Christ with me.

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