If a boy is never told that he is a man, he will subconsciously extend his adolescent years far into his teens and twenties ... or beyond.

Milestone to Manhood is about a once-in-a-lifetime weekend that a father (or grandfather) can organize for his son on his thirteenth birthday. The weekend is designed to mark your son’s entrance into manhood in a meaningful way. In addition to bestowing the title of "man" on your son, the purpose of the weekend is also to share advice and wisdom with him.

This special coming-of-age ceremony is called a Rite of Passage. Don’t let his peers, the television, or the internet tell him what it means to be a man. Instead, gather the other male role models in his life - his uncles, grandfathers, older brothers, and older cousins – and talk to him about what it really means to be a man.

Milestone to Manhood will:

• Show why teenage boys feel the need to “prove themselves” as men
• Explain why cultures around the world have held traditional coming-of-age ceremonies to help their young men make the leap from boyhood to manhood
• Give a firsthand account of a Rite of Passage weekend from the perspective of a boy who experienced one on his thirteenth birthday
• Explain the meaning behind the activities that make up the Rite of Passage weekend
• Give the reader the tools needed to organize a Rite of Passage weekend for their own son

The major themes explored in Milestone to Manhood are virtuous manhood, the importance of family, and the importance of faith. For more information about the book and its authors, visit www.milestonetomanhood.com

What Dads are saying about Milestone to Manhood

“The Rite of Passage that I organized for my son was a huge success! I could tell that it made him feel very special and accepted by the males that he knows and respects. I think that it also made him feel a little different or separated from his younger siblings, which is a good thing now that he is entering his teenage years and becoming a man. It was a great experience, and I plan on holding a Rite of Passage for all my younger boys when they turn thirteen as well.”
—Mike B.

“As a father raising three young boys in today’s culture, I am looking for every possible way I can help my boys mature into Godly men, strong in their Christian faith and confident in their masculinity. After reading Milestone to Manhood, I now have a firm foundation in why a rite of passage has been a tradition across many cultures and a step-by-step practical guide on how to plan and execute a Rite of Passage for my own sons.”
—Shane A.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book! What David, Steven, and Bobo have done is powerful, and this book is a gem. Every boy should have something like this when they turn thirteen. This is the sort of thing I’ve been wanting to do for my son, and now I know how.”
—Scott B.