Character and integrity are essential qualities for any real man. More important than a boy's ability to take a hit on the football field or skill in sports is the ability of a young man to be truthful, honest, and reliable. That, more than anything else, should mark the character of a Christian man.

Becoming a man in an ever-changing landscape has always been challenging, and building character and integrity in a permissive world full of distractions and sin will task even the most good-natured boy. This book is full of lessons and stories that will entertain and teach.

My hope is that you will take this book, dad, and read through it with your son. Let the stories you read spark your own memories, memories you can share with your son of your own journey into manhood.

This book will cover essential qualities of character, which include:

• Honesty and Why Cheaters Are Cowards
• Telling the Truth and the Dangers of Lying
• Learning How to Stand Up for Something
• Knowing and Overcoming Weaknesses
• Learning to Take Responsibility for Your Own Actions
• Being Courageous and Overcoming Fear
• Dealing with Failure
• Learning to Like Yourself
• Learning Patience
• Not Becoming a Quitter
• Knowing When to Quit
• Handling Anger
• Knowing What to Do When Things Go Wrong
• Stepping Up and Being the Man
• Dealing with Pride and Ego
• Learning to Give and Keep Your Word
• Learning to Work Hard
• Learning to Control the Tongue
• Handling Money Correctly
• Learning to Live the Life God Has Given You