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The world needs real men, real bad.

But here's the problem: While we know what men are not supposed to be, it's not clear to us what masculinity looks like when men are at their absolute best.

Into our cultural confusion, Brant Hansen paints a refreshingly specific, compelling picture of what men are designed to be: keepers of the garden. Combining depth and humor, he calls for men of all interests and backgrounds (including avid indoorsmen like himself) to make key decisions to set them apart, including

protecting the vulnerable
being ambitious about the right things
choosing today who you will become tomorrow
taking responsibility for your own spiritual life

\n","openLibraryKey":"/works/OL25485550W","startedOn":"2026-01-08","finishedOn":"2026-01-16"}]}

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Men We Need