Books, Parenting & Families, Family Relationships, Fatherhood

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Steve Doocy
Tales from the Dad Side: Misadventures in Fatherhood
by William Morrow (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-10-07)

Dear Prospective Book Buyer, Publishing types tell me that if you're reading this, it means you're looking for a reason to buy this book. Personally, I think the eye-catching cover shot of me in my pajamas is reason enough. (By the way, those are my real kids on the cover, and yes, those are my actual ankles. No, I'm not retaining water.) What you're holding in your hands is a very funny and sometimes remarkably poignant look at fathers, not from the mother's point of view or the child's, but from the dad's side. Which is why it's called Tales from the Dad Side. It's filled with stories of what it's like to be a dad and a son, from a child's first day of kindergarten to the awkward sex talk and right up to the day the always-practical dad tries to pay for college with bonus miles. I was there for every landmark in my children's lives, except the day I was on the riding lawn mower and missed my son's first words, which my wife insists were “trust fund.” As children get older, ...

Armin A. Brott
The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition
by Abbeville Press (Paperback)

Meg Md Meeker
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know
by Ballantine Books (Paperback) (Release Date: 2007-08-28)

In today’s increasingly complicated world, it’s often difficult for parents to connect with their daughters–and especially so for fathers. In this unique and invaluable guide, Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician with more than twenty years’ experience counseling girls, reveals that a young woman’s relationship with her father is far more important than we’ve ever realized. To become a strong, confident woman, a daughter needs her father’s attention, protection, courage, and wisdom. Dr. Meeker shares the ten secrets every father needs to know in order to strengthen or rebuild bonds with his daughter and shape her life–and his own–for the better. Inside you’ll discover:• the essential virtues of strong fathers–and how to develop them • the cues daughters take from their dads on everything from self-respect to drugs, alcohol, and sex• the truth about ground rules (girls do want them, despite their protests)• the importance of becoming a hero to your ...

Timothy J. Russert
Big Russ and Me: Father and Son : Lessons in Life
by Miramax (CD) (Release Date: 2004-05-10)

Gary Greenberg, Jeannie Hayden
Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads
by Simon & Schuster (Paperback)

Tim Russert
Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons
by Random House Trade Paperbacks (Paperback) (Release Date: 2007-05-15)

What does it really mean to be a good father? What did your father tell you, that has stayed with you throughout your life? Was there a lesson from him, a story, or a moment that helped to make you who you are? Is there a special memory that makes you smile when you least expect it?After the publication of Tim Russert’s number one New York Times bestseller about his father, Big Russ & Me, he received an avalanche of letters from daughters and sons who wanted to tell him about their own fathers, most of whom were not superdads or heroes but ordinary men who were remembered and cherished for some of their best moments–of advice, tenderness, strength, honor, discipline, and occasional eccentricity.Most of these daughters and sons were eager to express the gratitude they had carried with them through the years. Others wanted to share lessons and memories and, most important, pass them down to their own children. This book is for all fathers, young or old, who can learn from the ...

Robert Lewis
Raising a Modern Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood
by Tyndale House Publishers (Paperback)

What does it mean to be a man? Moreover, how does a father instill these qualities in his son? By Raising a Modern-Day Knight. Beginning with a biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Robert Lewis shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a code of conduct, and a cause (Christianity) in which to invest his life. Complete with ceremony ideas to celebrate accomplishments and ingrain them in his mind, this softcover is as insightful as it is practical in raising a boy to be a chivalrous, godly man.

Robert W. Sears, James M. Sears
Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know
by Harvard Common Press (Hardcover)

Leading childcare experts Drs. Robert and James Sears draw on their experience as fathers and pediatricians to discuss 25 important aspects of new fatherhood, including supporting the mother during labor, bonding with baby, deciphering baby talk, being a good husband as well as a good father, and more. For anyone anticipating fatherhood with a mixture of joy and jitters, this reassuring book is the perfect resource.

Kevin Leman
What a Difference a Daddy Makes: The Indelible Imprint a Dad Leaves on His Daughter's Life
by Thomas Nelson (Paperback)

Study after study shows that fathers set up their daughters for success. Involved fathers--whether or not they live in the same house as their daughters--boost their daughters' academic achievement, promote their emotional health, increase their compassion for others, and even bolster the status of women. In What a Difference a Daddy Makes, renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman seamlessly weaves the latest research on fathering with funny, moving stories about his own parenting experiences. He gives practical ideas and inspiration for fathers and provides specific direction for helping daughters grow into loving, confident, caring adults.

Thomas Nelson
A Father's Legacy: Your Life Story in Your Own Words
by Thomas Nelson (Spiral-bound)

This father's memory journal takes you on a journey that will become a cherished family memoir. Designed in a 12-month format, each month features 12 intriguing questions with space to write a personal answer. Questions explore family history, childhood memories, lighthearted incidents, cherished traditions, and the dreams and spiritual adventures encountered in a lifetime of living. His written words become windows to a father's heart.

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