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book came highly recommended by a close friend, Prior to the recommendation, I didnt know who DeVon Franklin was, He is a Hollywood producer, author, preacher, and motivational speaker, Hes also a husband, married to actress Meagan Good,

In The Truth About Men, DeVon explores how men are wired to behave as well as recommendations for how men should consider acting.
He uses the metaphor of a dog Theyre usually good and want to be good, but require discipline and training.
He also provides suggests for women on how to help men overcome their inner dog, Communication, as you might imagine, is key,

DeVon notes men and women often interpret interactions with the opposite sex differently, Assumptions keep you in the gray, Questions bring you to the light,

Some of the topics covered in this book really arent relevant to me but I did find value in the reminder on other topics, particularly those focused on bettering ourselves:

Who are you working to become “Working to become” is the key phrase, as this is an ongoing effort that requires daily commitment.


Vice vs Virtue diet: What we practice and consume contributes to who we are becoming, Vice is like a binge virtue requires practice and discipline,

Internal problems cannot be fixed by seeking external solutions, The world doesnt need us to “do” more, it needs them to “be better, ”

The Truth About Men does include some ideas I definitely dont agree with yet I appreciate hearing the wellinformed opinion of others, in this case, DeVon.
I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed DeVons voice His belief and passion in this subject is clear in his tone throughout the book.
This is an amazing book, The courage of the author to put himself out there, becoming vulnerable through his book was a big move to help both men and women.
Speaking on behalf of men, understanding what they're going through, how they control the 'dog' in them would give them so kuch support and safe space.
That powerful. This would be a great reread and wouldn't mind to do so, For all the women and even men, grab this special book because it's raw and straightforward from a Christian man point of view.
Highly recommended. Good book for all men to read, This book is just another peace of feminist propaganda that has no scientific basis what so ever and just blames men for everything without as it would seem to me any conscious thought or proper discussion before releasing save your money I did enjoy the book, however I also think it could've been a great deal shorter.
The book has great tips and information but it is so repetitive, I understand why he chose the metaphor of the dog for this book but I feel like it was used a little too much.
Overall, as a woman, it did offer some insight into the male mind and his drive, The author takes a very interesting approach to discussing the natural man by comparing it to a man's "dog self".
Interestingly, this is an insightful perspective into the natural tendencies of men while not excusing them, He teaches that we need to become the Master over our inner dog and the righteous nature of some of these dog tendencies.
What I liked about this is the ability to separate the "dog" tendencies from my true better self, This separation of identity and natural tendencies relieved me of the shame long enough to understand the power I had to become the Master over the dog.
This is essential for men,

Although there are elements that I may not completely agree with, I believe the perspective and principles explained in this book are important and necessary for men to understand.
I highly recommend this book for men and women as it provides great insights for women into men as well.
Beaware of the Dog! That's the message Hollywood producer and preacher DeVon Franklin sends in The Truth About Men: What Men and Women Need to Know.


The "dog" is a metaphor for man's seemingly neverending battle with lust,

Lust is an overwhelming selfish impulse for sexual, financial, professional, or personal fulfillment by any means necessary, even if those means are personally, professionally, or spiritually detrimental.
I call this lust the Dog, Evey man has lust, aka the Dog within him, and when we allow that lust to go untrained, unmanaged, and unmastered, it can cause men to behave just like an untrained dog.

Franklin does not shy away from the tough stuff, and with good reason, This battle with lust is personal on two levels: First, this is his own fight and second, lust severely damaged his family.
Franklin discovered his father had cheated on his mom with another woman in his own family, That revelation sparked an obsession to get to answer two questions:What is going on inside men and Is something wrong with us

The author is refreshingly candid.
His transparency will impress you, What's more, I think it will make you want to hear what he has to say, Franklin pulls no punches. If the man doesn't master the Dog, the Dog will master the man, There's much too appreciate about Franklin's book:

, He gives us straight talk this is a very candid approach to a very tough subject,
. He reminds every man that this problem is not going away, i, e. it is your battle for life amen to that,
. He calls out Hollywood to help change the content that contributes to lust's bite,
. He calls out the church too, "We can talk about the fruits of the spirit, how to pray, how to preach, and how to sing praises, but rarely do we get 'real talk' about how to deal with the Dog.
" Ouch!
. He encourages women especially single women that their worth is not tied to "giving sex" to some guy, If he can't wait, he's not worth it! I really appreciate how strong he is here, Franklin points women to their worth apart from sex, and urges them especially single women to draw the line.
If a man rejects you because you won't "give it," that's okay, "Rejection is God's protection. "
. He addresses the addictive problem of pornography,
. He does more than than simply preach, he offers practical help again and again: see what he says about "toughness vs enoughness," "creating a safe space," fathers, and getting outside "the box.
" He offers some helpful links as wells,

Franklin is Hollywood producer and unapologetic preacher, At the outset he told me, "true power to tame the Dog comes from above," and while I wasn't expecting a theological treatise on the subject, I was hoping to hear a little more of the power beyond me and within me that isn't "me.
" I was disappointed. That said, I appreciated his nod to the reality of lust, it's grip on men, and how to take steps to control the Dog.


As anyone who has watched someone walk their dog knows, "just because you're holding the leash doesn't mean you're the one in control.
" The Truth About Men: What Men And Women Need To Know will help you take control of what is on the other end of that leash.
This was a very hard read for me because I discovered that I was not the target audience for this book.
Women and Men face the same struggles in relationships and it just felt like to me

that Mr, Franklin was giving men an excuse to lust and cheat, Im sorry I am just not at the point in my life and or relationship where my partner can confide in about his desires or lust for the bitch next door.
Lusting after Lucy Liu a celebrity and lusting after Becky with the good hair that is your coworker is too different conversations that I am willing to endulge my partner in conversation.
And that does not make me a bad woman or partner, I think that both men and women have lust, . . it is an okay feeling to have, but the problem is when the man or woman acts upon that lust.
And I am sorry a conversation is not going to stop or help it as Mr Franklin suggests, In my book club I asked the question what is a woman suppose to do when her partner tells her about his lust Not even the two other men in our club were able to answer what the woman is suppose to do when her partner tells her he is struggling with lust.
Also, the dog this, the dog that, woof woof woof was a bit much for me, This book was one topic “women men are dogs and so you have to train them to train they lust” repeated over and over in each chapter.
I think Mr Franklin should have stuck with his first thought and not wrote this book if this is how a picture of his dad, mom and mistress was going to make him think about his struggles with infidelities.
Sounds like a book deal obligation that he had to meet and just threw this topic together and dragged it out.
Like I said some reviews praise this book and so to me that means clearly this wasnt a book target for me.
. . and thats okay. My partner knows he can talk to me about anything that he struggles with and thinks that I have an idea or suggestion that would help but unfortunately the one think I dont have a solution for is what to do about his lust for another.
I think if any person in a relationship and is struggling with lust then it is a solo journey of discovery.
I mean you dont see me in the bathroom holding my man penis and aiming in the toilet, . . no thats his solo journey with Clorox spray and tissue, Solid three. I believe it's definitely geared towards individuals that seek to have a traditional, Christian marriage but good advice can be found here for anyone.
It was refreshing to read a "relationship/family" book that is not telling the woman to change the way she thinks and who she is to have a healthy relationship.
Men are told to be accountable for their actions and how they effect the outcome of relationships, The chapter on creating a safe space was wonderful, I do believe that black men have a hard time finding that safe space to express their fears, hopes, desires, etc.
They need a partner they can be vulnerable with that won't use those feelings as ammunition later on down the line.
It's acceptable for women to be vulnerable but what about our men, We all carry the weight and it can get heavy, hopefully we find someone who will help with the load.
The Truth About Men is not the type of book I normally read, I thought this would be interesting, but I failed to connect with this story, Unfortunately, I didn't have a great interest in the book after all, It's got great potential for the right reader, but that's not me, Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review, This would and should absolutely be a part of a young mens small group curriculum, Theres a lot of truth and great tips for men AND women on discipline and accountability, As a woman, its helpful to have this insight about men, Maybe it helps give more grace or maybe it suggests I need to hold my dude to a higher level of accountability.
Maybe a mixture is appropriate, . . Lots to think about here, um, i may be a bit naïve I'm not sure ,lol

somethings that he mentioned were spot on and there were others i kinda gave a side eye because he continuously used the word ALL men.
I don' think all men are the same, Call me crazy but yeah I don't believe all men are the same when it comes down to sexual urges etc.
I could be wrong.

Nevertheless, it was entertainment for a while and then it continued to repeat itself in some instances.
I am not sure I would take marriage advice from him however, knowing he is newly divorced, I am not sure his information is truly accurate, however with the exception of one line "Don't tell your single friends about your marriage issues.
I believe that and hold it true because a single friend can not tell you about the married life.


I am still curious to know if the number is accurate when it comes to the amount of men that watch porn on a monthly basis

either way just an okay read for me.
I thought this book was phenomenally written and provided great insight to many of the struggles men have, but really the struggles of people in general.
Although the main theme of the book is explaining mens battle with lust, As a woman reading this book, you find yourself inserting your greatest struggles, because the advice is still relevant.
This will definitely be a book where I keep a few copies on hand at all times to gift to women and men in need.
Im also planning to send it to my dad and brother, because they need this book in their life.
Lost the will to read the book right in the beginning when men were blamed for cheating while women were portrayed as victims.
The base nature of men is compared to wild dogs which needs to be trained to overcome their carnal nature.
Now these men, who do they cheat with Also if the author reckons that even the most successful men have become successful with their untrained and unrestricted dog natures then the authors whole premise of training this rabid dog nature becomes a mute point.


I could not bear to read the book after the opening chapter : DNF, “The dog, the dog, the dog”, Franklin repeatedly as in over amp over amp over again, Ad nauseam attributes men to dogs and talks about how they supposedly need to be trained, “Me Too” amp “Times Up” are also repeated over and over, Not what I was looking for, .

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