Comments on: Thoughts for Young Men

By: Bonnie Chancey

Bonnie Chancey — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:46:12 +0000

As I read the comments by young men about this book, I decided it might be helpful to get a comment by a grandmother of 29 grandchildren and the impact this book has made on my life raising 4 boys and one girl.
Over 40 years ago I happened on this small book and read it one afternoon. I thought, “This author is great! I wonder who he is.” I looked him up and was surprised to learn it was written in 1865!!! It reads as if it was written yesterday! Over the past 40 years I have given hundreds of these books to men and boys! When my grandsons turn 12, I present them with a copy and a handkerchief (that’s another story.). I highly recommend this book to all ages!

By: William Eatherton

William Eatherton — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:11:33 +0000

Being a 15 year old who is in a constant battle against the waves of sin and temptation the world throws upon the Christian, this is one of the most helpful books I have ever read regarding this subject. I would ask that any “young man” who has any reading ability at all would take the short time and effort to let the truths and beautifully clarifying wisdom of JC Ryle sink in.
Quick to read and accessible, this is one of the books that, if I am to be blessed with children in the future, the young boys will most certainly read.

By: Gilbert Eggert

Gilbert Eggert — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:35:01 +0000

I have only just finished reading this and am now ordering five more copies to send to my closest friends. This is what we young men need; genuine, gracious, spiritual challenging to refine our character. I look forward to thanking Ryle for this while we worship the Lord together in eternity.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 31 May 2023 10:44:08 +0000

As a 17y/o, I urge any young men my age to get this book! Ryle points out many of the problems that we especially struggle with and gives biblical solutions to avoid these vices. Plus it is short, easy-to-read, and straightforward. Cannot recommend it enough!

By: joshuasunderland50

joshuasunderland50 — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:21:17 +0000

This was the first theological book apart from the Bible that I read on my own time, but it sparked a heart for reading good theology and since then I have amassed a much larger library. The book is very small page-wise, yet it took me three weeks to get through because it kept making me cry. The way Ryle writes is like a wise father writing to a son he dearly cares for. It is a kind of book that is timeless or if anything becomes more topical as time goes on (regarding things like lust and pornography.) If you are a man, young or old, I urge you to read this.

By: Jin Wan

Jin Wan — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 09:42:18 +0000

JC Ryle is one of my favourite all time authors (and probably preacher too if I lived in his time!). This book is perfect for people young and old, and it’s such a tiny book, that young people are more likely to read. It’s amazing how someone who wrote these gems 100+ years ago, is not only so relevant, but almost feel like someone wrote it from today! It shows that times haven’t changed for humanity, and we need the same light and salvation of God. Great book to gift to others too.

By: Preacher's Son

Preacher's Son — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:42:43 +0000

As a 23 year old male who grew up a pastor’s kid my whole life, slid off into sin, and almost became a Catholic to repair my marred conscience; I can just say i wish I had this book at the age of 15. I highly recommend it.