The Duties of Parents is a book written by J.C. Ryle which provides excellent advice for Christian parents hoping to bring their children closer to God. Many people consider this to be one of the best parenting books they've read. Thoughts for Young Men is a book written by J.C. Ryle that contains his advice on how to lead a proper Christian life. This is a great read for young Christians on how to avoid certain temptations and pitfalls. J.C. Ryle was the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool and a strong supporter of the evangelical school. Ryle was also a pastor but he is best known for writing many popular Christian books. Ryle's book Holiness is considered a classic among Christians of all denominations.