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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Transforming The Minds Of Men" by Gilbert Coleman.]

While selecting the book, I was wondering whether the picture on its cover page depicted clouds inside a person’s head or some skin disease. I thought Transforming the Minds of Men is written exclusively for men. However, its contents surprised me and exceeded my expectations. Gilbert Coleman has certainly written an original book full of practical wisdom. It is derived from over thirty years of his experience as an Overseer of the Freedom Christian Bible Fellowship in Philadelphia, and Bishop of the Freedom Worldwide Covenant Ministries. He is married and is already a great-grandfather. I mention this because I’m sure that his family life has greatly influenced his writings.

Coleman belonged to a large family but missed the guidance of his father on how to develop “male life skills.” He shares how he was sinking deep in sin, but God saved him. He then decided to mentor young men by providing “fatherly counsel” on how to live. The author raises some significant questions related to the Bible. Would Cain have killed his brother Abel if their father had intervened when the conflict began? The Bishop has traveled overseas to convince youth, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind!”

Coleman also explains the role of women in men’s lives and how they should relate with each other. He teaches that men tend to have tunnel vision that encourages linear thinking focused on a vision for the future, but women look at details and live for the moment. As a woman, I do not agree with the writer on this point. It could be a generalization. Otherwise, he has excellent tips for couples which I have never read or heard of in the past. He is very balanced in his approach to gender-related teachings.

I like a joke in the book about a man who dies and chooses to go to hell on a visit because his friends out there are partying and enjoying themselves. However, when he requests to go there permanently, he finds only fire and brimstone. That’s how the devil recruits people with illusory promises! Coleman warns young men to beware of such temptations in life.

I have finished reading the book, but I am still unable to understand how the illustration on the cover page is related to its contents. I hope the author will change it in the next edition. Except for this, I really enjoyed reading Transforming the Minds of Men and am happy to rate it 4 out of 4 stars. It is well edited, and I did not discover a single grammatical error. I wholeheartedly recommend it not only for men but also for women. It contains rich spiritual resources for adults of all age groups. Married people, counselors, pastors, social workers, and professionals in every field will have something new to learn from it. I hope to read more books written by Coleman.

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Coleman seems like an insightful individual. I also disagree that women think only for the moment. That sounds more like men. Otherwise, this one seems like a good read. Thank you for a great review.

Great review Renu G. This book seems quite beneficial to any reader really. I also disagree that women solely live for the moment. I would claim that men do but that will be gender generalization and hence not the ultimate truth. For your thoughts regarding the exclusivity of the book to the male audience, I think the 'men' in his title means both sexes as it has been used as a synonym for the human race since the beginning. As a woman, I am not sure how I feel about that, yet... I have seen other women being bothered by it. Your review is interesting. I think I'll take a look at the book.

Glad to have come across this review. This is one of the books that I would like to read very soon. I appreciate the author for coming to make the society know the importance of men having life skills and for also including the role of women in this. Thanks for the review.

I am curious about the tips the author has for couples. I will have to keep this in mind. Thank you for a thoughtful review.

I tend to avoid books that make statements about 'what men think' or 'what women think'. I'm also not sure what 'male life skills' could mean. Sounds to me like this author has very defined views on gender roles, so I don't think I'll be rushing to read it. Thanks for your review!

Thanks for all the responses. The author shares how he went astray as a boy due to lack of mentoring. He wants to conscientize people about this.

I admire the author's desire to mentor young men. His question about Cain and Abel is intriguing. His personal experience can have a powerful impact on the youth he wants to guide and counsel. Thanks for your thoughts on this book.

Great review! I have to disagree with the statement that women live for the moment. Like you, I think that is an over-generalization. I live for the moment, but I also care a great deal about the future.

For people who have read books by Norman Vincent Pearl, this one appears close to them. From your review, Gilbert Coleman has shared his knowledge and experience on how to live a good life. I will be reading this book soon.

I did not expect this to be a religious book. If anything, I figured it would be about the psychology of men. If this book helps some men lead a better life I am happy for them.