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When I found out my wife, Christine, was pregnant, I had no idea what I was thinking or feeling, and no clue what I should be thinking or feeling. Christine had daily heart-to-hearts with her girlfriends and a stack of parenting books by her bed. I had lots of questions with no answers. So I started writing. It was either that, or try to ignore the whole thing - a choice that became increasingly difficult as Christine's belly became increasingly swollen....
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In Unlocking the Power of Fatherhood, Gary D. Rogers takes us on a highly personal journey to find life's purpose as seen through the lens of his extraordinary father. His blueprint for embracing the positive essence of fatherhood is a powerful guide for men and women to achieve a successful life by confronting the realities of the human experience, recognizing the lessons of failure, and discovering the value in life's difficulties. There is a higher...
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"I'm not the baby's father!"
When a beautiful brunette wheeled a baby carriage into Dominic Hunter's office, he knew he could not have forgotten making love to her! But Tina was convinced that Dominic was Bonnie's father-;even if he did insist on denying paternity-;and she was determined to make this heartless seducer face up to fatherhood.
Heartless? Even Dominic couldn't resist baby Bonnie, whether she was his or not. Seducer? Suddenly Dominic...
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From boardroom barracuda. Work was everything to businessman Aaron Bradley. So when his four young nephews were orphaned and left to Susan Turner, he should have been relieved. Instead, he yearned for a chance at fatherhood. Aaron didn't know the first thing about children, but he hoped Susan would coach him. If only she weren't so temptingly distracting to husband and father material? Susan Turner was finally a mother; now all she need was the right...
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Fathering Me: A Journey Into Fatherhood takes the reader on a journey through the hills and valleys, feasts and famines, joys and pains of fatherhood. On this journey, experienced via a collection of powerful, thought-provoking poems, readers are invited into one of the most critical familial relationships, i.e., that of a father and his children traveling the rugged path of parenting.
Fathering me is also about the multiple roles fathers must...
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Clint Smith's vibrant and compelling new collection traverses the vast emotional terrain of fatherhood, and explores how becoming a parent has recalibrated his sense of the world. There are poems that interrogate the ways our lives are shaped by both personal lineages and historical institutions. There are poems that revel in the wonder of discovering the world anew through the eyes of your children, as they discover it for the first time. There are...
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An intimate and lyrical consideration of what it means to be a father This moment of meeting seemed to be a birth-time for both of us; her first and my second life. Nothing, I knew, would be the same again . . . Full of warmth and candor, this essay composed on the occasion of his daughter's birth is one of Laurie Lee's most delightful and inspiring works. From the moment Jessy is born, "purple and dented like a bruised plum," to the first time...
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Many men today feel set adrift from the notion of themselves as "father." Times have changed, and the old, familiar, traditional models of parenting no longer work. Society has not yet evolved a strong and workable new model of parenting, or, in particular, of fathering. Dr. Neil Campbell believes the answer to the question "what is an involved father?" can be found within the experiences and stories of our own lives. In this book, he takes us into...
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Brimming with timeless stories and inspirational quotes, this book on fatherhood from Max Lucado is the perfect gift to show Dad how much he means to the family.
Dads are a one-of-a-kind bunch. They can be strong and stern, yet heartfelt and gentle. They may be out of touch with today's Top 40 Hits, but know just the right word to say in a quiet moment. They are always there to provide, lend a helping hand, or be our biggest cheerleader.
Max Lucado...
50) Dad is fat
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Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who's best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald's, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children.
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Fatherhood is a lifelong journey that twists and turns, has its ups and downs, like a long country road. Nothing quite prepares you for the start of the fatherhood journey, there is no map. However, we can learn from other who have traveled down that same unpredictable road. The book "Welcome to Fatherhood. Real Talk." is an introduction to fatherhood for new dads who are in the whirlwind of fatherhood. The author taps into his past as a new father...
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A new book for a new generation of fathers. How do today's fathers meet the challenges and changes they encounter when they become parents. In our modern-day career-driven world of 12-hour workdays, being a Father competes with nearly everything, and yet when it comes to what is truly lasting, satisfying, and ultimately fulfilling in life, there is nothing else so rewarding as being a dad. Dr. Bruce Linton, founder of the Fathers' Forum shares his...
53) Fatherhood
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1986
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"A Dolphin book." A collection of ruminations, anecdotes, and vignettes based on Cosby's experiences as a son and father.
54) Fatherhood: a comprehensive guide to birth, budgeting, finding balance, and becoming a happy parent
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"This comprehensive guide walks fathers through everything they need to know--practically, emotionally, and philosophically--over the course of the first year of a baby's life. The content is divided by developmental stage: pregnancy up to birth; infancy (the first 500 days); toddlerhood (days 500 to 1,000); by offering data, anecdotes, and expert-driven analysis, the authors prep dads for what's ahead, letting them know they're not alone on their...
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In Exploded View "graphic" essays play with the conventions of telling a life story and with how illustration and text work together in print. As with a graphic novel, the story is not only in the text but also in how that text interacts with the images that accompany it.
Diagrams were an important part of Dustin Parsons's childhood. Parsons's father was an oilfield mechanic, and in his spare time he was also a woodworker, an automotive mechanic,...
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In Burning Fence, acclaimed novelist Craig Lesley turns his keen eye toward two difficult fathers and an alcohol-damaged Indian foster child, Craig's own "son," Wade. Abandoned by his shell-shocked father, Rudell, Craig grew up with his stepfather, Vern, a tough, controlling railroader. When events turned nasty, Craig, his mother, and his baby sister fled on the night train and arrived at an Indian reservation where his mother found work. Decades...
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Mikey Rhodes battled his way back to Earth, only to lose his family because of his service to the God King Lore. Now, if his soul is to be reclaimed, the exorcism of Mikey Rhodes must begin! Collects BIRTHRIGHT #26-30. Author: Joshua Williamson. Illustrator: Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas . 2018 Skybound LLC.
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"Daddy's Little Secrets: A Guide to Navigating Fatherhood" is a heartfelt and insightful journey into the complex world of parenthood, specifically tailored for fathers. This book delves deep into the unique challenges and joys that come with fatherhood, offering a blend of practical advice, emotional support, and relatable anecdotes. The author masterfully weaves together experiences from various fathers, creating a comprehensive guide that helps...
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"Andy Cohen has taken on the most important job of his life--father--and boy (and girl!) does he have a lot to say about it! One of Andy Cohen's most momentous years starts off with a hangover the morning after an epic New Year's Eve broadcast. But Andy doesn't have time to dwell on the drama, as his role as media mogul is now matched with the responsibilities, joys, and growing pains of parenthood. This fast-paced, mile-a-minute look behind the scenes...
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What is it like to be the second child in the family? How do boys behave among their own brothers? Can we love each of our children differently? Immanuel's Stories covers the life of Immanuel in the first 3 years of his life – his conflicts, likes and loves. It is also the second book in the series of three books aimed at highlighting the importance of fathers in society. Immanuel's Stories will set us thinking about the roles we play as fathers...
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