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King Me: What Every Son Wants and Needs From his Father Audible Audiobook – Abridged

Steve Farrar (Author), Chris Fabry (Narrator), Oasis Audio (Publisher)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 154 ratings
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Using kings of the Old Testament as character studies, Steve Farrar examines the critical role a father plays in preparing his son to become a godly man. What separated the good kings from the bad kings was a father who made time commitments to mentor his son, by modeling biblical manhood. Do you want your son to become a man of regal character? Then this book is for you!
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  1. Listening Length
    4 hours and 58 minutes
  2. Author
    Steve Farrar
  3. Narrator
    Chris Fabry
  4. Audible release date
    August 1, 2005
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Oasis Audio
  7. ASIN
    B000ANSODW
  8. Version
    Abridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 4 hours and 58 minutes
Author Steve Farrar
Narrator Chris Fabry
Audible.com Release Date August 01, 2005
Publisher Oasis Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Abridged
Language English
ASIN B000ANSODW
Best Sellers Rank #174,385 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#123 in Fatherhood (Audible Books & Originals)
#160 in Men's Christian Living (Audible Books & Originals)
#757 in Parenting Boys

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Customers find the book easy to read and helpful for fathers. It teaches principles and life experiences that they hope to apply when having sons. Readers appreciate the biblical content and deeper respect for Biblical teachings.

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31 customers mention "Readability"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They say it's a must-read for fathers and potential fathers, with excellent suggestions and insights into raising a son. The author is considered one of the best in the Christian market for speaking to men about issues.

"...I really believe that Steve is the best author to speak to men about men's issues today. For me what makes him so good is his frankness...." Read more

"...If you are a father or desire to be one day than this is a MUST read that should be on every dads shelf. Truly a masterpiece!!!" Read more

"...They have loved it for many years. What a great way to draw closer to your boys while utilizing God‘s amazing word" Read more

"This book reads well. Was looking for some Spiritual guidance to help my Son raise his son." Read more

17 customers mention "Enlightened"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful and uplifting. They say it teaches principles they hope to apply when having sons. The chapters are filled with wisdom, scripture, and good life experience examples from a father who's at the same place other fathers are. The book covers difficult subjects that fathers need to discuss with their sons in a relevant way. The author shares his heartfelt wisdom on building sons and preparing them through tough times.

"I really found this book to be inspirational and informative. I have two sons myself. A two year old, and a three year old...." Read more

"...His discussion of discipline, friendships, and sex I found very helpful and encouraging...." Read more

"...Every single chapter in this book is filled with not only wisdom, scripture but also nuts and bolts type ideas for you to implement in your home...." Read more

"...grooming our children for greatness, Farrar shares his heartfelt wisdom on building sons, and preparing them through mentorship, as they learn to..." Read more

12 customers mention "Biblical content"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the biblical content of the book. They find it inspiring and informative, with a deeper respect for biblical teaching and its relationship to parenting. The book is described as rich in Godly wisdom and convictions. Readers praise the author as a great Christian writer and say their hearts have been stirred by the book's biblical message.

"...The author gives you a good Biblical perspective of how fathers should deal with different issues that will crop up in the lives of both you and..." Read more

"...Every single chapter in this book is filled with not only wisdom, scripture but also nuts and bolts type ideas for you to implement in your home...." Read more

"...What a great way to draw closer to your boys while utilizing God‘s amazing word" Read more

"...My heart has been stirred and my desire for my sons to be king-ed has grown." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Cheesmo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Christian fathers raising sons.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2012
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    I really found this book to be inspirational and informative. I have two sons myself. A two year old, and a three year old. I don't think that I was a "bad" father before reading this book, but I do feel like reading this book made me think more about what kind of father I am, and what kind of father I want to be. The author gives you a good Biblical perspective of how fathers should deal with different issues that will crop up in the lives of both you and your son(s). I've read Pointman and Finishing Strong by Steve Farrar also, and I have always respected him as a great Christian author. It was great to see him be somewhat vulnerable in this book and be honest about struggles that he has faced in his own family. The author pulls no punches and this book will make you take a hard look at how you are living your life and how you may need to change your lifestyle and you parenting style to better raise your own son in the way he should go. My mom bought this book for me because they give it to new fathers at her church. I think that it's a great book, and it would make a great gift for, or be a worthwhile purchase for any dad out there who wants to live a Godly life and raise his son to do the same.
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  • James Sparks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Dads of all ages
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2009
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    I knew what I was getting into with this book. This is my third Farrar book and probably won't be my last. I really believe that Steve is the best author to speak to men about men's issues today. For me what makes him so good is his frankness. He doesn't pull any punches, he doesn't use dozens of illustrations to get the point across as non-confrontationaly as possible. No, Farrar just tells it like it is, and I find that refreshing in our "religious" world today where tolerance and understanding seem to be 11th commandment.

    His discussion of discipline, friendships, and sex I found very helpful and encouraging. While I didn't agree on everything Farrar said about schools I did understand his thought process which made me respect him for his views rather than confining him to some radical hippy.

    In short, this is a great read for all men.
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  • Kim V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars "King Me" is amazing.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015
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    Without question this is one of the the best books I've ever read. As a father to a 7 year old son and one on the way I now understand how vital it is for me to mentor my sons to be the men of character that God has called them to be. Every single chapter in this book is filled with not only wisdom, scripture but also nuts and bolts type ideas for you to implement in your home. If you are a father or desire to be one day than this is a MUST read that should be on every dads shelf. Truly a masterpiece!!!
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  • Michelle Jordan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Dad’s to share with Son’s
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020
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    My husband has used this book, reading the chapters weekly to his boys. They have loved it for many years. What a great way to draw closer to your boys while utilizing God‘s amazing word
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  • Barbara
    4.0 out of 5 stars Informative.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
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    This book reads well. Was looking for some Spiritual guidance to help my Son raise his son.
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  • Wayne E. Owen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Please King Me
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2010
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    Very strong and right on for the boys and fathers. Steve addresses head on the hard issues we face in our culture, exposes the church's weakness on them, and encourages us all to pursue restoration in the midst of a deteriorating society. With the good news of God's purposeful design in grooming our children for greatness, Farrar shares his heartfelt wisdom on building sons, and preparing them through mentorship, as they learn to guard their hearts and set out on a determined mission as empowered men. Blessings, Steve !
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  • Rodger Schwind
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for every loving father!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014
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    A book every father must read guiding its readers to strengthening and improving your relationship with your son or grandson. It stresses the importance of approving your son instead of disapproving, the importance of compliments and positive attitudes within the family in lieu of creating stressful disputes through an overbearing, fault finding attitude. Want to keep your son from becomming a rebel? This is the book for you!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Keedikster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about the relationship between fathers and sons
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020
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    You won’t regret reading this book. It is full of great insights into raising a son. Read it. You’ll be happy you did.
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  • Warren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for my grandson who has two young boys
    Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2016
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    I read the book before ordering another.
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  • David Anthony
    3.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2014
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    Disliked the concentration on feminism in the church. But great lessons learnt on raising a son in this era of sin
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  • GEORGE C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2015
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    Excellent book. Every father needs to read this book.
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