Men of Sunday by Curtis Eichelberger

Curtis Eichelberger's book, Men of Sunday, revealed a different dimension to NFL football players and their families that I had ever considered. Eichelberger developed a comprehensive profile of the role of faith and interpersonal Christian support that is cultivated in the lives of NFL players, their wives, their coaches, and their chaplains, by dedicating a chapter to each role in the social network that surrounds the NFL players.

I had expected to read merely anecdotes from players, wives, and coaches, but was pleasantly surprised how the chapters were organized by theme and grounded in scripture. This book could easily be used as the basis for small group study, particularly among sports fans or to draw new Christians into a Bible study community.

Chapters included such topics as the violence affiliated with the game; how players are counseled to deal with groupies to protect their marriages; how Bible study communities have helped players and their families cope with injuries and other adversity; and seeking God's plan in any circumstances.

**Thank you to Thomas Nelson Publishers for sending me a copy of this book for review.**