False Roads to Manhood: What Women Need to Know, What ... (ISBN 0975521780)

Excellent book! A must read for all very encouraging!:
Excellent book!!!!!!!!!!!!! I enjoyed this book very much It has elevated me completley. It is a must read for all but especially for men in dealing with the false identity most men have and don't even know it!!!

A compelling message that provides an unmasking of false roads to manhood!:
"False Roads To Manhood, What Women Need To Know, What Men Need To Understand is in essence an analytical study of the journey of manhood. Provided with meticulous precision the author Frank Chase walks the reader through many pitfalls that often times lead to brokenhearted men. This is a compelling message that provides an unmasking of false roads as Mr. Chase articulately depicts them as the T. R. A. D. I. T. O. N. s. of manhood." "This book is provided as a fundamental guide that will generate thought, encouraging movement to expose those hidden painful experiences that ultimately shape men. Causing them to become angry men who feel rejected, abandoned, discouraged, uncomfortable with expressing emotions, uninformed about the trueness of manhood and a host of other issues that plaque our men today. Robbing them of the chance to live the lives that they were predestined to live." "Understanding and following the six steps of manhood, which are provided in detail in this noteworthy book will be the catalyst to setting men on the right path to healing their brokenness. This is an opportunity for men to redefine their lives and get back on the life track as healed men, mind, body and soul. A chance to break free of the false traditions and reach authentic manhood. Mr. Chase has provided an excellent tool that can be utilized by men and women alike. It is indeed a wealth of knowledge that is well expressed and definitely a must read."

Wake Up!:
This book has been very instrumental in the healing process and maintenance of the men and women I have shared it with. It has taught the women how to Wake Up from the Eve spirit that we so often operate in and for the Men to Wake Up and be the Modern day Adam that we as women so very much need. This book is a must for singles and married alike! Thank you Frank, for not allowing us to remain asleep during a Great Revolution!

Thought-Provoking:
I read your book, "False Roads to Manhood," and think it would be helpful for those struggling to be a good man in today's society, and to know that they are not alone in their struggles. Thanks for the great thought-provoking book.

More Dressing for the "Father Wound":
I'm still working on the last half of the book in preparation for a full review, but I've read enough to share a few thoughts. Frank Chase has some good things to say. Several times he mentions that a relationship with Jesus Christ is the only way to ever know how to "be a man." Scripture defines manhood and womanhood and without its blueprint we will always fall into error. However - Mr. Chase, when he uses Scripture passages at all, rarely interprets them correctly. He appears to have decided what's wrong with men and how to fix it, and then set out to find some Bible stories that help make his point. Also, though he does occasionally mention our reliance on Christ, most of his recommendations come in the form of self-help. Many of the chapters contain "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" kind of language that will not ultimately help men overcome their struggles. Even when he encourages men to rely on other men for support (a good thing) he does not explain the limits of this kind of help apart from a relationship with Christ. The author is clearly writing out of his own experience with a bad, absent father. Most of the examples of men he uses in the book also had bad or absent fathers. While his goal of making men better fathers for their own sons is most certainly commendable, far too much time is dedicated to blaming our dads for our current condition. Mr. Chase projects the "father wound" on to all men who fail to live up to their biblical duties. For the sake of brevity I'll leave out other criticism except one: the book is poorly written and poorly edited. Lots of typos (including chapter headings!) abound and the writing style is rambling and often unclear. The author picks a favorite word ("truancy" in the first few chapters) and bludgeons the reader with it. If you're looking for a book on this subject that is far more grounded in the Bible, easy to read (shorter!), and well-written, get a copy of "Federal Husband" by Douglas Wilson.Federal Husband