Reviewed by Tammy G. for Readers' Favorite

The first half of the book gives multiple examples of men Meeder refers to as "average Joes," guys who aren't famous, who haven't made the "A" list, who are just, well, average. Each example includes characteristics they have that all men can/should have. For example, the chapter titled "The Soldier" references courage and sacrifice, doing what needs to be done. I really enjoyed reading about these ordinary men who showed godly values and characteristics. The second half of the book contains more anecdotes, but it seems to focus in more on living a godly life than the first half, which showed regular guys having an impact on the lives of others. Each chapter also has references to men in the Bible who also demonstrate each of the characteristics.

It was a quick read, and the information was presented in a very casual, easy-to-read manner, although there were a few instances it seemed to switch to a more "preachy" approach. The final section has a study guide that would be great for creating a discussion in a men's group or for an individual to go a bit deeper into the book's message.

Even though I'm not a guy, I think this is a great book for the average guy who wants to be a greater influence for God. I'll be passing this on to a special guy in my life.