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Monday, December 22, 2014
Wanted: (More Than) A Few Good Men
10:03 PM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
You've heard the old adage: A good man is hard to find. That may be true, but as David S. Baxter—a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' First Quorum of the Seventy—argues, they are absolutely essential for the future of families, governments, and societies. As a man who grew up without the loving guidance of a father, Baxter knows firsthand why such influences are so important.
Few would disagree that the world needs more good men. The real question is, how does one become such? In What Good Men Do, Baxter examines the lives of several everyday men, unsung heroes who showed courage, compassion, and determination even in the most trying of circumstances. By looking at the traits which defined their characters, Baxter creates a list of values all men (and women) can aspire to acquire. These include: taking risks, helping the needy, leading one's family with patience and love, standing up for what is right, etc. This leads Baxter to the most renowned example of a good man—the Savior, Jesus Christ. Insists Baxter, studying His life, His teachings and His atonement shows us how to live as did the greatest man who ever walked this Earth.
Although Baxter aims his remarks specifically at men of the LDS faith, his message really is for everyone. It's nothing you haven't heard before, but it still provides some great food for thought. If every man (and woman) strove to live up to the ideals Baxter discusses in his book, the world would be a much brighter place indeed.
(Readalikes: Hm, I can't think of anything. Can you?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for one brief, vague reference to rape
To the FTC, with love: I received a finished copy of What Good Men Do from the generous folks at Cedar Fort. Thank you!
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