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One of the toughest parts that my mom faced as a single parent was raising a son without Wise Guys to help. My dad wasn’t a strong presence, and my brother missed out on the enriching experience of having a man in his life. Guidance is something every child needs (and deserves). In his book Wise Guys, Kent Evans pays homage to those men who influenced him in positive ways.
In his opening pages, Evans makes a strong argument with regard to the changes society has made in the past few decades. He places the responsibility of the disconnect squarely on the adults, primarily the men. Why? We are the examples. I wholeheartedly agree with much of Evans’s message. We live in a culture where children are being raised by their grandparents due to their parents’ lack of maturity. Dysfunctional families have become the norm in many communities. Discipline has become watered down, or entirely absent, in exchange for a tolerance and soft-heartedness that has ruined so many children. Now, let’s be real — Wise Guys can’t cure everything in these situations. Being a mentor, though, can help. It can change the path, the direction, for one person. And isn’t that enough?

Wise Guys contains several personal stories in which men demonstrate qualities of wisdom. Some of the stories are hilarious, and I laughed out loud more than once. Evans totally busted me when I skipped ahead to Chapter 9. The caption reads, “No shortcuts” and the first paragraph blasted me for skipping ahead. How did he know?! So, I took his advice and went back to read the other pages I’d skimmed. Yes, it was worth it!

The biggest love I have for this book — anyone can be a Wise Guy. It’s not gender specific. We all have something to offer, talents to share. Whether you’re mentoring your own children, praying for a missionary in Africa, or smiling at the Walmart greeter, you are brightening the world a little at a time. We can all stop to consider our words, or send a letter of encouragement to someone we love. I encourage you to read this book and find your own way to make your corner of the world a better place.

One lucky reader will receive a copy of Wise Guys, plus a $5 Amazon gift code to round out the prize package. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. The contest is open to US/CAN readers, ages 18+. Void where prohibited by law. Good luck!