Overview

Why do men rarely invest time and effort building intentional and mutually supportive friendships? How can men create meaningful friendships? David Bentall explores the experience of three men who have supported each other in friendship for more than twelve years. He chronicles how friendships can inspire, challenge, and have the potential to transform lives. He provides suggestions for initiating long-term, nurturing friendships. Most importantly, Bentall describes the tremendous benefits such friendships have on all areas of a person's life, including family relationships, physical fitness, self-esteem, and spirituality.

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Author:   David C. Bentall
Publisher:   1517 Media
Imprint:   Augsburg Fortress
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9780806651583

ISBN 10:   080665158
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   13 October 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction PART I: WHY FRIENDSHIP MATTERS A New View of Friendship Making Friends on the Playground and at Harvard Exploring Levels of Friendship PART II: HOW FRIENDSHIP WORKS What Can We Do about Criticism? Who Has Time for Friends Anyway? Whom Can You Call during a Crisis? Why Should I Share My Weaknesses with You? Can You Trust Others to Tell You the Truth? Does Anyone Really Listen to You? Are Your Secrets Safe with a Friend? Who Checks Up on You? PART III: HOW FRIENDSHIP HELPS Helping Me Love My Spouse Helping Me Love My Children Helping Me in My Career Helping Me Get Fit Helping Me Develop My Mind Helping My Spirit PART IV: HOW FRIENDSHIP HELPS OUR SPIRIT Jesus As a Model of Friendship and Life Making Friendship Happen! Appendix: Commonly Asked Questions about Our Friendship

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David C. Bentall is a successful businessman and management consultant. He consults for family businesses, provides executive life coaching, and regularly teaches workshops at the Business Families Centre at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

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