John Croyle rose to recognition as an All-American defensive end at the University of Alabama during head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant’s legendary tenure. Faced with the decision to play professional football or to start a home for abused and neglected children, John established Big Oak Boys’ Ranch in 1974. Today the outreach has grown to three branches with the addition of a girls ranch and a Christian school. John, his wife Tee, and the Big Oak organization have raised more than 1,800 kids to date.

Books by John Croyle

Raising a Princess: Eight Essential Virtues to Teach Your Daughter

by John Croyle - Christian, Nonfiction, Parenting

The Bible’s frequently referenced chapter of Proverbs 31 defines godly womanhood. In RAISING A PRINCESS, greatly respected child advocate John Croyle asks, "How do you equip a daughter to become the kind of woman who is described in Proverbs 31?" Croyle keeps the Proverbs 31 woman squarely in view as he looks at what parenting techniques help the reader to raise a princess who will someday be a queen.