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Book Review: 50 Rules for Sons by Tim Hoch

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June 11, 2013 by cindy 11 Comments

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As a mom of 2 college age boys, one of whom is leaving home for the mission filed in August, I was excited to get my hands on a copy of Tim Hoch’s book, “50 Rules For Sons
“. We have done our best, with God’s help to raise two very responsible, loving and giving young men whom I couldn’t be more proud of but parenting sons isn’t easy. Now at ages 18 and 20 I know they will soon be out of my house for good and it never hurts to send some words of wisdom with them out into the world. “50 Rules for Sons” is exactly that, a book of wisdom, that started as a letter from a father to his high school graduate son.

In the first half of the book, the 50 rules are listed quickly, independent of any explanation—a format that appeals to the younger, 140-character generation. At the end, Tim gives the back story to each rule, explaining his personal life experience that makes the rule so relevant.

Tim’s advice covers the serious (Like yourself because most of your life your only company is yourself), and the more playful (Don’t bring home stray kittens). It reminds young men to be strong in their convictions, but humble in life. It encourages them to do good in the world as much as they do well.  He also advises people to always have cash and a toothbrush on hand. Taken from a lifetime of both failure and success, Tim’s words are powerful tools to help sons of all ages and backgrounds grow and mature into their best.

50 Rules for Sons

My Favorite Rules

13 “Time is your only commodity. Don’t waste it. And don’t give it to people or projects that don’t respect it.”

24 “If you want to get a tattoo, go to your closet and pick out your favorite shirt. Wear it every day and every night for 2 years. If you’re not tired of wearing it after 2 years, go get your tattoo.”

28 “If the police officer or professor are talking, you’re listening.”

42 “If you see someone who is alone, go out of your way to tell them hello.”

In the back half of the book where Tim expounds on the backstory for each rule I agree 100% with his story about rule number 24 about the tattoo. I am not a tattoo person, I have never seen one on anyone that I have liked but that is my opinion. The basis of Tim’s story is the fact that life is transitory. He says, “Your life is a series of stages, each one of which, if you’re lucky, you’ll outgrow.”

“50 Rules For Sons” will make a great gift for that son turning 16 or 18 or 21, for a high school or college graduate or for the college freshman starting out life away from home.

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Disclosure: I reviewed a PDF version of this book but I will be receiving a copy of my own. There are affiliate links in this post. All opinions are 100% mine.

Filed Under: Parenting, Reviews Tagged With: 50 rules for sons, book review, Parenting, parenting sons, Parenting Teens, tim hoch

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I'm Cindy aka TheMomMaven. I'm a happily married empty nester living in Tampa Bay. I love all things Disney and I blog about easy recipes, family travel, family entertainement as well as product reviews and giveaways.

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  1. sandra foster says

    June 11, 2013 at 7:38 am

    What a wonderful book, to give friends with young boys.

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  2. Lisa says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    I’ll have to check this out!
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  3. Lindsay says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    I like books like this, where they have short little bits of info with explanations you can look up. What a neat book.
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  4. ConnieFoggles says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    This is an important topic for a book. I like the lighthearted way that he shares his advice for those that want a quick read. Funny about the tattoo advice! I’ve never thought of it that way.
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  5. Pam Brown Margolis says

    June 13, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    I like the way so much information is shared, but in a fun and enjoyable format.
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  6. Kelli says

    June 22, 2013 at 4:17 am

    Wow I will have to read this! Thank you, Cindy!
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  7. Crystal Green says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    This book does sound really great. I just bought it on Amazon. 🙂 I can’t wait to dig into it.
    I do have to disagree with the tattoo statement, but I also haven’t gotten bold enough to get a tattoo. However, if I had the courage so far the one I wanted didn’t out grow me, but the location I was going to put it definitely did grow. So, it’s a good thing I never had enough guts for it. I do love watching Ink Master, and I love that my name is on my husband’s arm.
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    • Tracy Stout says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      My son, Colton, got several tattoos and he wanted me to go with him to get one. I could never decide what I wanted so we never did. On January 30, 2014, Colton was in a car wreck and was killed instantly. He was 20 years old and a complete joy. I was going thru old notes and cards and I found a Mother’s Day letter he wrote me when he was 10. The first line said, “Thank you for giving me life…” I knew then what I wanted as a tattoo in his honor. I had that tattooed on the inside of my arm from wrist to elbow where I can see it and where others and see it and hopefully ask me about it, so I can talk about him.

      We give birth to our children, but in truth, they give us life. I had it done in old typewriter font because that last week he was gathering items from around the house that had been my parents and making a display shelf. One was my mothers old typewriter. He cleaned it up and told me if I wanted anything else “restored” to let him know and he would do it. He was proud of how it looked!

      When I was able to go into his room, I saw a piece of paper in the typewriter. It was a love letter to his girlfriend.

      I will never get tired of looking at it.

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      • cindy says

        October 11, 2014 at 7:29 am

        Tracy, thanks for sharing your powerful story. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  8. Nancy recker says

    October 20, 2014 at 11:28 am

    How can I get a copy of this book?

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    • cindy says

      October 20, 2014 at 12:11 pm

      Nancy,
      Just click on the link in the post and it will take you to the page on Amazon where you can buy it.

      Reply

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