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Title: absolutely horrible
Review: Swindoll was in love with a "golden age" of patriarchy that never existed. Not only does he find role models in the brutal ignorance of the Old Testament, he cites a 1947 book, Family and civilization, as an influence. Are feminist movements a cause for the "downward spiral" of civilization? Really? Try to imagine your life today if you had not encountered a well-educated, dedicated female teacher, physician, mentor, business partner, police officer, or political representative. This isn't a quest for character, it's advice on how to justify browbeating and manipulating your family and others. While a little lip service is given to helping others and compassion, mostly it's about being a tough guy. Needs to reread the New Testament.
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