With no-holds-barred honesty and poignant storytelling, Nate Larkin introduces a model of community and friendship that is reinvigorating men's ministry across the country, a model he calls The Samson Society. Too many men see the biblical hero Samson as their model for manhood--a rugged individualist of the highest order. Yet, Samson's solitary successes were eventually overcome by moral weaknesses. Larkin, through the story of his own past and the stories of those in The Samson Society, offers a radical, refreshing alternative.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780849914591ISBN:0849914590
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780849914591ISBN:0849914590
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Publisher: W Pub Group
Date Published: 2007-02-20
ISBN-13:9780849914591ISBN:0849914590
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780849914591ISBN:0849914590
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"A really well-written book. The author has a compelling story...and it was very engaging. As a member of an active Samson Society men's group, it was interesting to learn more about the origins of the meetings."
"Every guy should read this book. I don't care what you do/don't believe about God/life/the universe/and everything. It speaks truth that men need to hear.
Larkin goes big here, revealing, in detail, that his life was jacked up when everyone thought he had it all together. Even though he was the leader of a church, a father and husband, he was into some bad stuff and felt completely isolated and scared and had no real idea how to save himself.
Then he talks about the importance of brotherhood, and sharing life, completely openly and honestly, with other men.
It's powerful stuff. His Samson Society is something incredibly solid, and something I'd recommend any man take a look into."
"When I first heard of the Samson Society, I was cautious about it's practices (seemed a bit out there). I was looking for material that my friend and I could use to help us embrace God ordained, authentic relationships, but this Nate guy seemed a bit extreme...
About a year later, my pastor handed the book to me and I have to say it was worth the read. The first half of the book is Nate's story. I'm not one to laugh out loud, but Nate managed to pull it out of me. He also almost brought me to tears a few times. It's brutally honest in both thought process and action.
The second half of the book explains how the Samson Society works and why it works. This is where many people can mentally check out if they want to, but his approach to doing manhood together is refreshing. Yeah, it's still a bit weird... very 12 step... but it's that way for a reason, which Nate explains throughout the book. While it may not be for everyone, but it certainly spoke to me."
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