Man in the Making - by Rick Johnson (Paperback)

About the Book

Bestselling author of That's My Son gives parents strategies to build lasting character in their sons that will help them succeed in life.

Book Synopsis

The transformation from boy into man requires intentional guidance, education, and good role models. As a boy grows toward manhood, his parents can instill in their son the values and character traits needed to succeed in life.

Highlighting famous Christian men throughout history and the character trait that made each an outstanding model of manhood, parenting expert Rick Johnson gives moms and dads intentional strategies to help mold their sons into honorable men. The book includes men such as

-Martin Luther King Jr.
-George Washington
-John Wooden
-Abraham Lincoln
-Jedediah Smith
-Benjamin Franklin
-Leonardo da Vinci
-and more

With passion and practicality, Johnson covers all aspects of a young man's development, including his work ethic, education, and integrity.

From the Back Cover

How does a boy become a man of character?

As your son grows toward manhood, you can instill in him the values and character traits he will need to succeed. Highlighting famous men throughout history and the character trait that made each an outstanding model of manhood, parenting expert Rick Johnson gives you strategies to help mold your son into an honorable man. Johnson describes the lives of men such as

- Martin Luther King Jr.
- George Washington
- John Wooden
- Abraham Lincoln
- Jedediah Smith
- Benjamin Franklin
- Leonardo da Vinci
- and more


With the understanding gleaned from this insightful book, you can positively influence your son's life--in a way that will last him a lifetime.


"Rick Johnson expresses what millions of us see and feel today when it comes to broken male culture and the absence of models and mentors to train the next generation of men. I believe that new personal and family histories await the men who see and internalize the timeless observations contained in this treasure chest of manhood."--Kenny Luck, author of Sleeping Giant, pastor of men at Saddleback Church, and founder of Every Man Ministries

"I am so grateful for friends like Rick Johnson who diligently expose me to models and pathways and illustrations of how I can launch my three boys into godly adulthood. This is my job and I cannot and I must not give it away to another!"--Brian Doyle, founder and president of Iron Sharpens Iron


Rick Johnson is a bestselling author of many books, including That's My Son, That's My Girl, and Better Dads, Stronger Sons. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at many large parenting and marriage conferences across the United States and Canada. Rick, his wife, Suzanne, and their grown children live in Oregon. To find out more about Rick Johnson, visit www.betterdads.net.

About the Author

Rick Johnson is a bestselling author of That's My Son; That's My Teenage Son; That's My Girl; Better Dads, Stronger Sons; and Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at many large parenting and marriage conferences across the United States and Canada. Rick, his wife, Suzanne, and their grown children live in Oregon. To find out more about Rick Johnson, visit www.betterdads.net.