Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-264).

The burpers and scratchers : our generation's fruitless attempts at manhood -- The brotherhood : the perverse education of modern males -- The battleground : the sacred terrain where manhood is won or lost -- The counterfeit : the shameless impersonation of God's world-altering original -- The crossing : the courageous first step into great masculinity -- The covenant : the triumphant exchange of mediocrity for magnificence -- The complete man : the prince every woman dreams of -- The Christ-built soldier : redirecting the warrior instinct -- The commission : the sacred call of the emerging warrior -- The champion : becoming her hero -- The passion : unlocking the affections of the manly soul -- The pursuit : following in the steps of our prince -- The poetic lover : becoming excellent in intimate love -- Final thoughts.