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Father’s Day Giveaway 3: Manly Men

June 18, 2009 by Jennifer

Our Father’s Day Giveaway 2 dealt with some inspiring stories that also happened to be pretty manly (an extreme sportsman and a farmer), and today we are offering more of the same.

Blue Ice by Frank Ewert

Blue Ice is a collection of 6 short stories about Canadian Hockey. Written by Frank Ewert (himself a Canadian) and published by Canon Press, this is a quick but action packed read. Somewhat surprisingly (from my experience with Canon Press) there is some foul language included. It is randomly thrown in here and there. Other than that, the book remains completely unobjectionable as Ewert shares his lifelong love of this particular game through fictional (and otherwise) characters. He dedicates this book to his father who “taught [him] to love his wife, work hard, and play hockey.”

I can’t say that hockey is my favorite topic in the world and this book definitely fell outside of my regular reading comfort zone. (Nope, I don’t normally go around picking up books on hockey or watching it either, for that matter!) But every now and again I think it’s fun to read something outside of the norm. Ewert’s love of the game is easy to pick up on as you work your way through the stories. Being Canadian, he favors Canadian teams (team?) and in one story in particular he pits a boy’s devotion to his national (Canadian) sport against that of his grandfather’s American hockey team. It’s a story of family love and rivalry which was quite humorous and endearing. (Can you use the word “endearing” when discussing hockey? I really don’t know if that’s allowed.)

For a quick read of a MANLY sport, with stories told by a true devotee of hockey, you can’t go wrong with Blue Ice.

The Purpose of Boys by Michael Gurian

I’ve heard praise for Michael Gurian’s books about boys, specifically The Wonder of Boys, but I’ve never taken the time to read them. When I had the opportunity to read The Purpose of Boys, I jumped on it. I love a good subtitle, and this one sums up the book’s content quite well: Helping Our Sons Find Meaning, Significance, and Direction in Their Lives.

Read Jennifer’s full review of The Purpose of Boys HERE.

Digitally Daunted by Sean & Jean Westcott

I’m not sure if a manly man would read Digitally Daunted. I mean, is reading a book subtitled to “The Consumer’s Guide to Taking Control of the Technology in Your Life” the equivalent of asking for asking for directions? Well, actually, that’s what makes it so ingenious! This book is written by an IT guy (Sean Westcott) and translated into non-techy speak by a writer (wife Jean Riescher Westcott). They aim to give you the information that you need to let technology work for you.

This will help any manly man (or woman) be able to talk tech like a pro (or fake it enough to make the right choices without looking stupid at the big box electronics store).

This book includes helpful information on

  • Buying a computer
  • Phone options
  • Television (this was one of my favorite chapters!)
  • Cameras (this chapter also had some great info)
  • Other media (such as digital readers)
  • A handy place to keep track of important information at the end of the chapters

Keep current with their blog digitallydaunted.com.

Enter to win all three books.

One of you will win all three of these titles (U.S. and Canadian shipping addresses are eligible to win). Leave a comment letting us know which book you want to read first (or would be perfect for the manly man on your list).

Comments will be closed for entry on June 27 and we’ll announce the winner on June 28.

Enter our other current giveaways (including our first two Father’s Day giveaways). Subscribe to our feed. Follow us @5M4B on Twitter.

When managing editor Jennifer Donovan is not managing this blog, writing reviews, or blogging at Snapshot, she’s reading.

Filed Under: Carrie, Jennifer, Men's Interest, Non-Fiction, Parenting

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Comments

  1. Sue W says

    June 18, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Without a doubt I would read Blue Ice first. I grew up in Canada with Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday nights and have always loved the game. I am now a big NC Hurricanes fan and go to some of those games with my friends.
    Please enter me in this giveaway.

    roylsue(at)telpage(dot)net

  2. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    June 18, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    They all look interesting, but I’d start with Blue Ice first…

  3. amanda says

    June 18, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    digitally daunted!

  4. Kitten22 says

    June 18, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    This looks awesome! Please enter me!

    Definitely Digitally Daunted would be on the top of my list. And probably my dad’s too! 🙂

    BookCrossingKitten22[at]gmail[dot]com

  5. Jessica says

    June 18, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    I would start with The Purpose of Boys.
    jessica(at)fan(dot)com

  6. Stephanie says

    June 19, 2009 at 10:00 am

    My husband and I would both want to read Digitally Daunted first- we really need to catch up on our technology options!

  7. Jeffrey Beckett says

    June 19, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    Digitally Daunted would be my starting place.

  8. Renee C says

    June 19, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    Blue Ice would be perfect for my brother. He is a big hockey fan which is kind of unusual here in the South!

  9. MRS.MOMMYY says

    June 19, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    blue ice

  10. Amanda Webster says

    June 19, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    I’m sure my manly man would like blue ice the best

  11. Linda says

    June 19, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    I have a manly husband and son who would enjoy these. Please add to your contest. Thank you.

  12. Ann says

    June 19, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    I think my husband would like to read Blue Ice

  13. Anita Yancey says

    June 19, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    I would read Digitally Daunted first. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  14. Amy Stanislawski says

    June 19, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    I would read The Purpose of Boys first. I’ve been interested in that book for a while.

  15. Kristi says

    June 19, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    I think both my husband and I’s first pick would be The Purpose of Boys! Would love to win these!

  16. Carol Lawrence says

    June 20, 2009 at 6:26 am

    Digitally Daunted by Sean & Jean Westcott would be read first.

  17. Terra Heck says

    June 20, 2009 at 7:01 am

    I’d like to read The Purpose of Boys first. Thanks.

  18. Susan says

    June 20, 2009 at 10:49 am

    I think I’d be most interested in The Purpose of Boys.

  19. Carlene says

    June 20, 2009 at 10:51 am

    I would read The Purpose of Boys first. Please include me in your giveaway.
    Thanks
    Carlene
    iluvreading(at)Verizon.net

  20. Kathy Scott says

    June 20, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    Blue Ice sounds good.

  21. Benita Glickman says

    June 20, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    I’d read Blue Ice first, then pass it to my husband to read. Then we’d continue in kind with the remaining books.

  22. Cheryl Lynne says

    June 20, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    I would read Digitally Daunted first. They all sound good.

  23. Sharon Walling says

    June 20, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    It would be a toss up for me: The Purpose of Boys & Blue Ice.

    [email protected]

  24. Lorie Shewbridge says

    June 20, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    Blue Ice sounds good

  25. john ferris says

    June 20, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    I would like to read first Digitally Daunted.

  26. Heather S says

    June 20, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    I’d read The Purpose of Boys first!

  27. Alicia says

    June 20, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    cool

  28. serena says

    June 20, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    i would read The Purpose of Boys by Michael Gurian first since i’m having a boy in oct

  29. beth shepherd says

    June 20, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    I would love to win. I would start with Digitally Daunted
    Thank you for the chance
    [email protected]

  30. Shirley says

    June 20, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    My husband’s birthday is in July and this would make a perfect gift and I know he would read the Purpose of Boys first

  31. Kermit Crissey says

    June 20, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Blue Ice sounds like the book for me, Thank you

  32. Pamela Hansen says

    June 20, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    i would read THE PURPOSE OF BOYS first and then i would give it to my brother to read

  33. Karly says

    June 20, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    “The Purpose of Boys” would be a perfect read for my husband and my son!

  34. bridget3420 says

    June 20, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    These sound pretty interesting.

  35. JUDITH MANUEL says

    June 21, 2009 at 3:51 am

    GREAT GIVEAWAY!

  36. jan koontz says

    June 21, 2009 at 6:20 am

    sounds like lots of fun, thank you

  37. clenna in NH says

    June 21, 2009 at 9:08 am

    I would read Blue Ice first – we’re a big hockey family.

  38. Tom Andrew says

    June 21, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Blue ice

  39. Susan C says

    June 21, 2009 at 10:32 am

    I would read the The Purpose of Boys first because I have two sons.
    smchester at gmail dot com

  40. Ellen C. says

    June 21, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    I’ like to read The Purpose for Boys first. Thanks for the chance.

  41. Linda C says

    June 21, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    I would love my sons to read this book.

  42. jen w. says

    June 22, 2009 at 12:13 am

    I would love to read the new Michael Gurian book! I’ve loved his others-and, I’m trying desperately to figure out my almost 5 year-old son.

  43. cris says

    June 22, 2009 at 11:48 am

    I’d read The Purpose of Boys First (and probably re-read it).

  44. Gabriel J. says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:49 am

    I’d read The Purpose of Boys first.

  45. Daniel M says

    June 23, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    blue ice looks interesting

  46. jane jakins says

    June 23, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    thanks

  47. Jason Nickolay says

    June 24, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    Digitally Daunted would be my first pick

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  48. Denise says

    June 24, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    I’d like to read The Purpose of Boys.

  49. Lucy Schwartz says

    June 24, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    Digitally Daunted would be where I would start. I am techno challenged and this book sounds as if it might increase my knoweledge.

  50. Nancye Davis says

    June 25, 2009 at 1:25 am

    I would like to read The Purpose of Boys first.

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