--- product_id: 28163858 title: "Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness" price: "VT5366" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/28163858-seven-men-and-the-secret-of-their-greatness store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness **Price:** VT5366 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness - **How much does it cost?** VT5366 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/28163858-seven-men-and-the-secret-of-their-greatness) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness [Metaxas, Eric, Parks, Tom] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness Review: Excellent Intro to 7 Men worth learning more about - Seven Men is basically an introductory biography of, well, seven different men. They are George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, Pope John Paul II, and Charles W. Colson. Each biography is its own chapter and each biography is short by design. In addition to the pertinent information a biography requires, Metaxes offers the character traits of each man that, in his estimation, led to their greatness in the eyes of the world. Review I am going to say it: Eric Metaxes’ Seven Men is a ‘gateway drug’ to deeper biographical reading. I am going to spill the beans as to the primary character trait that he states is the secret of the greatness of these men. It is humility and selflessness – character traits missing in so many leaders today. While it would be easy to tee-off on a couple of his biographical choices in a work that is explicitly Christian in nature – for example, was Washington really a believer? What in the world is a Catholic Pope doing in a book of Protestant men to emulate? – I will not do so here. For in reviewing a book one must base the review on the intentions of the author and what he seeks to accomplish. With that in mind, Eric Metaxes sets out to study the lives of men in order to “communicate ideas about how to behave and how not to behave.” In so doing, he exceeds all expectations. He is willing to take a look at men who we may disagree with greatly theologically in order to point out that even they have certain character traits worth emulating. Each man sought something greater than notoriety and power and fame. Each man was ultimately driven by a cause rooted in a biblical understanding of equality because of our Creator. Each man gave up a perceived right to be known as great in order to fulfill an even greater call. This is why, Metaxes argues, we still remember Eric Liddell though we cannot recall who won the gold medal in the 100-meter race in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Point made. Whether you are a fan of biographies or history or not a fan at all, you will want to read Seven Men. It is a relatively quick read that will leave you wanting to know more about the seven men that he writes. I recommend this book to every reader regardless of faith. Review: Wonderful and very inspiring - Wonderful work, great read. Highly recommend it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,754,288 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #117 in Christian Men's Issues #162 in Religious Leader Biographies #531 in Men's Gender Studies | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,050) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.25 inches | | Edition | Unabridged | | ISBN-10 | 1480521256 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1480521254 | | Item Weight | 5.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Publication date | April 1, 2014 | | Publisher | Brilliance Audio | ## Images ![Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61kgVtaZGmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Intro to 7 Men worth learning more about *by T***Y on March 16, 2015* Seven Men is basically an introductory biography of, well, seven different men. They are George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, Pope John Paul II, and Charles W. Colson. Each biography is its own chapter and each biography is short by design. In addition to the pertinent information a biography requires, Metaxes offers the character traits of each man that, in his estimation, led to their greatness in the eyes of the world. Review I am going to say it: Eric Metaxes’ Seven Men is a ‘gateway drug’ to deeper biographical reading. I am going to spill the beans as to the primary character trait that he states is the secret of the greatness of these men. It is humility and selflessness – character traits missing in so many leaders today. While it would be easy to tee-off on a couple of his biographical choices in a work that is explicitly Christian in nature – for example, was Washington really a believer? What in the world is a Catholic Pope doing in a book of Protestant men to emulate? – I will not do so here. For in reviewing a book one must base the review on the intentions of the author and what he seeks to accomplish. With that in mind, Eric Metaxes sets out to study the lives of men in order to “communicate ideas about how to behave and how not to behave.” In so doing, he exceeds all expectations. He is willing to take a look at men who we may disagree with greatly theologically in order to point out that even they have certain character traits worth emulating. Each man sought something greater than notoriety and power and fame. Each man was ultimately driven by a cause rooted in a biblical understanding of equality because of our Creator. Each man gave up a perceived right to be known as great in order to fulfill an even greater call. This is why, Metaxes argues, we still remember Eric Liddell though we cannot recall who won the gold medal in the 100-meter race in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Point made. Whether you are a fan of biographies or history or not a fan at all, you will want to read Seven Men. It is a relatively quick read that will leave you wanting to know more about the seven men that he writes. I recommend this book to every reader regardless of faith. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful and very inspiring *by S***N on October 3, 2025* Wonderful work, great read. Highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring. Interesting. Engaging. Historical. *by J***S on May 16, 2014* Metaxas stunned the Christian world with his authoritative and inspired biography of Bonhoeffer. His award-winning best-seller is a "game changer". 7 MEN is a great read about seven amazing Christian men. All of them persevered under pressure, all of their lives were marked with favor and grace from God, all of them serve as powerful examples for today. Having been in prison ministry for many years, I knew of Charles Colson's conversion and work with Prison Fellowship. But I didn't know how completely the Lord had changed his life. Bonhoeffer and Wilberforce and Washington were already personal favorites of mine, but I didn't know the "back stories" of the other characters. Metaxas combines historical facts with unknown aspects of their faith to weave interesting tales throughout. 7 men is a testimony to God's faithfulness, His amazing grace and His ability to use everything for our good. Wonderful examples, these. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/28163858-seven-men-and-the-secret-of-their-greatness](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/28163858-seven-men-and-the-secret-of-their-greatness) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*