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Father Knows Less
by Wendell Jamieson'Dad, what would hurt more: getting run over by a car or getting stung by a jellyfish?' 'Is hummus like dinosaur poop?' 'What's inside my eyeballs?' Children ask questions; that's a fact. Parents do their best to answer. But what do you do when you don't know the answers? Or if you'd like to know the answer yourself? After being repeatedly quizzed by his young son, Wendell Jamieson set out to get the right answers from relevant experts - from ship captains and rocket scientists to police chiefs and magicians. Blending a charming father-son journey with scores of surprising, sometimes hilarious questions and answers, Father Knows Less offers a heartwarming exploration of that childlike curiosity that lives within us all.
Father Knows Less
by Wendell JamiesonKids ask the darndest questions--and the answers make for a "funny and fascinating"(Publishers Weekly) book.Wendell Jamieson's son, Dean, has always had a penchant for asking odd questions. "Dad, what would hurt more--getting run over by a car, or getting stung by a jellyfish?" "Dad, why do policemen like donuts?" "Dad, does Mona Lisa wear shoes?" Because Dad is a newspaperman and city editor for The New York Times, he decided to seek out the real answers to Dean's questions from top experts--movie directors and ship captains, brain surgeons and stabbing victims, a Buddhist monk and a bra fitter, and even Yoko Ono. Their father-son journey for answers to the tough--and weird--questions of life is a sometimes surprising, often hilarious, and always fascinating celebration of the value and beauty of childlike curiosity. Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book.
Father Lincoln: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and His Boys--Robert, Eddy, Willie, and Tad
by Alan ManningPresident Abraham Lincoln is known as the Great Emancipator, the Savior of the Union, and an American martyr to the people who read about him. But that was not how his sons knew him. Presidential historian Alan Manning invites readers to see not the thoughtful, burdened president delivering the Gettysburg Address to a war-torn nation, but a man quietly reading bedtime stories to his sleepy-eyed sons; and not the resolute commander-in-chief seeking out winning generals and forming war policy, but a man wrestling with his own grown son&’s desire to join the army and go off to war. A combination of history, biography, and family culture, this book follows Lincoln from his growing law practice in Springfield through the turbulent war years in the White House, highlighting the same challenges that many fathers face today: balancing a successful career with paternal responsibilities—a perspective largely ignored by previous Lincoln biographers, thus helping to complete the portrait of one of the most popular, significant, and complex figures in American history.
Father Loss: Daughters Discuss Life, Love, and Why Losing a Dad Means So Much
by Elyce WakermanAs Elyce Wakerman found in the scores of interviews she conducted, the loss of a father-- through death, divorce, or abandonment--is the event that shapes a girl’s life and all her future relationships. "In my fantasy,” one woman commented, "he remains the perfect, all-giving man”--a difficult role for any other man to fill. Based partly on the author’s experience, partly on her in-depth interviews, and partly on a questionnaire she developed with psychologist Holly Barrett to which almost six hundred women responded, Father Loss provides the clearest portrait yet of a very special group of women. As a group, they express their insecurities ("Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever be able to love a man totally . . . because that would mean I didn’t love my father anymore. ” --Leslie). Yet individually, many have become outstanding achievers, including Eleanor Roosevelt ("He dominated my life as long as he lived and was the love of my life for years after he died. ”), Helen Gurney Brown ("People in business, my bosses, I look to them all as fathers. ”), Barbara Streisand, Gloria Steinem, Geraldine Ferraro and many others. A bestseller when it was first published twenty-five years ago and now updated and revised, Father Loss gives information and insight to fatherless daughters, to widows and divorcees with daughters, and to every father who needs to understand the vital role he plays in his daughter’s life--as the first man she ever loves.
Father Nature: The Science of Paternal Potential
by James K. RillingHow and why human males evolved the capacity to be highly involved caregivers—and why some are more involved than others.We all know the importance of mothers. They are typically as paramount in the wild as they are in human relationships. But what about fathers? In most mammals, including our closest living primate relatives, fathers have little to no involvement in raising their offspring—and sometimes even kill the offspring sired by other fathers. How, then, can we explain modern fathers having the capacity to be highly engaged parents? In Father Nature, James Rilling explores how humans have evolved to endow modern fathers with this potential and considers why this capacity evolved in humans.Paternal caregiving is advantageous to children and, by extension, to society at large, yet variable both across and within human societies. Rilling considers how to explain this variability and what social and policy changes might be implemented to increase positive paternal involvement. Along the way, Father Nature also covers the impact fathers have on children&’s development, the evolution of paternal caregiving, how natural selection adapted male physiology for caregiving, and finally, what lessons an expecting father can take away from the book, as well as what benefits they themselves get from raising children, including increased longevity and &“younger&” brains.A beautifully written book by a father himself, Father Nature is a much-needed—and deeply rewarding—look at the science behind &“good&” paternal behavior in humans.
Father Therapy: How To Heal Your Father Issues So You Can Enjoy Your Life
by Doreen Virtue Msw Andrew KarpenkoWounds from primal relationships, such as those with mothers and fathers, run very deep. If your childhood involved an absent, addicted, or abusive father, you may have these “emotional ghosts”: Low self-esteem People-pleasing, approval-seeking, neediness, and codependency Wishing and praying that your dad would change into the father you believe he should be Feeling frequently angry, including repressed anger Choosing romantic partners who remind you of your dad Intimidation surrounding male authority figures In this insightful and compassionate book, former psychotherapist Doreen Virtue and practicing clinical social worker Andrew Karpenko present a range of self-healing techniques to empower you to counsel your inner wounded child so that you can deal with men as a healthy functioning adult. Whether you are a man or a woman, they help you to choose thriving, balanced relationships with the males in your life; open your heart to feeling safe receiving love; and reconnect with both divine feminine and masculine energies. All of your painful experiences have happened for a reason. There are parts of your psyche calling out for attention. Healing your father wounds will free you from lingering feelings of emptiness and patterns of dysfunction with men—to pursue your passion and life purpose unfettered by the past.
Father Time 3rd Edition
by Daniel Petre'Brilliant, readable and revealing. One day we will live in a different world, and this will be one of the books that made it so' - Steve Biddulph, author of Raising Boys First published in 1998, Father Time revolutionised fatherhood by helping men work toward what really matters - balancing work and family. How are men supposed to work hard and have time to enjoy their children? In this revised and updated edition, Daniel Petre, who has experienced first hand both fatherhood and corporate success, shares his experience of parenting three daughters from childhood to adulthood in this how-to for busy fathers. Father Time empowers every father to become more involved in their kids' lives, with essential information on: * Becoming a better father * Fathers and corporate life * Creating family-friendly companies * Achieving a successful, balanced life
Father Time: The Social Clock and the Timing of Fatherhood
by Wendy A. GoldbergMen's biological clocks may not be ticking loudly, but what about the social clock? Are there benefits to being in-step with social norms for the timing of parenthood? In a clear and accessible style, this book examines the advantages and disadvantages of early, on-time, and delayed first fatherhood. The book includes a foreword by Ross D. Parke.
Father Yourself First: Everything You Need to Become the Father Your Family Deserves
by Glen HenryDiscover the secret to becoming the father your family deserves, whether you are a first-time dad or figuring it out as you go.Glen Henry never wanted to be a father. He grew up in a broken home and assumed that the role was worthless. Then he saw what a good father looked like and became passionate about not only being a good father himself but helping others see what fatherhood could be through his wildly popular YouTube channel, Beleaf in Fatherhood.Maybe you weren't given a handbook on fatherhood, but that doesn't mean you're unprepared. In fact, you have what it takes to grow into the kind of father your children need. In Father Yourself First, Glen offers hard-earned wisdom, honest storytelling, and six foundational principles that will help you:Father yourself to maintain a healthy inner voiceParent from a place of healing by addressing unresolved issues from your own pastConnect with your children by embracing childishness and adventureIdentify your children's unique gifts early on and help fine-tune their skills into productive habitsEstablish a community of fathers to exchange values and practices, and regularly see examples of healthy fatherhood Whether you're stepping into fatherhood for the first time or figuring it out as you go, Father Yourself First will meet you right where you are—and walk with you as you become the father your family deserves.
Father and Son: Finding Freedom
by Walter Wangerin Jr. Matthew WangerinAward-winning novelist Walter Wangerin Jr. and his adopted son, Matthew, share their deeply personal story. Each in his own words, father and son narrate the history of their relationship and how they found new meaning---and new identities---through times of brokenness, hope, and rediscovery. Father and Son is a profound meditation on fatherly love and a son's independence ---and one family's search for reconciliation.
Father for Life
by Armin A. BrottThe essential guide for every dad by the bestselling author of The Expectant Father and the New Father series, Father for Life is the first book to look at the phases of fatherhood from the conception of a child through the grandfather years.
Father for the Midwife's Twins
by Fiona McArthurWhen a midwife is about to deliver her twins in the hospital elevator, a brooding and gorgeous obstetrician comes to her rescue…in more ways than one! Find out what happens in this heartwarming story by Fiona McArthur.Two babies. One houseguest…A forever family? Midwife Lisandra panics when the hospital elevator gets stuck—just as her water breaks! Luckily, she&’s trapped with obstetrician Malachi, who expertly cares for her. Having lost everything since her fiancé&’s death, she has nowhere to go, so Malachi offers her and her babies a temporary place to stay. But living with the brooding workaholic is less convenient when a spark ignites between them! Could her knight in shining armor also become a father for her twins?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Father of the Bride
by Edward Streeter Gluyas WilliamsThe New York Times bestselling classic tale about modern marriage and the basis for the popular films is now back in print!Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can't get a cocktail, and he's footing the bill...He's the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He's the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when daddy's little girl announces her engagement to Buckley, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down. The dress that will be worn for one day is how much? Why would anyone spend that much for flowers? And however befuddled Mr. Banks becomes, no one pays the least amount of attention to him. He must host cocktail parties with the in-laws to be, initiate financial planning talks with Buckley, and moderate family conferences on who will be invited to the reception. But poor Mr. Banks! All he sees are the bills, and no one talks to him about losing his little girl! Father of the Bride is a timeless, heartwarming, and hysterically funny tale that appeals directly to the lighter side of life, and any man with a child about to get married can appreciate Mr. Banks's situation and the troubles that befall him.
Father of the Rain: A Novel
by Lily KingA New York Times Editors&’ Choice—&“a gripping epic about a father and daughter that plumbs the dark side of a family riven by addiction and mental illness&” (Entertainment Weekly). Gardiner Amory&’s life is reeling—Nixon is being impeached, his wife is leaving him, and his worldview is rapidly becoming outdated. His daughter, Daley, has spent the first eleven years of her life negotiating her parents&’ conflicting worlds: the liberal, socially committed realm of her mother and the conservative, liquor-soaked life of her father. But when the pair divorces, Gardiner&’s basest impulses are unleashed in a deluge, the chasm between all of them widens, and Daley is stretched thinly across it. As she reaches adulthood, Daley rejects the narrow world of her father&’s prejudices and embarks on her own life—until Gardiner hits rock bottom. Returning home to help her father get sober, Daley risks everything she&’s found beyond him, including a chance at love, in an attempt to repair a trust that was broken long ago . . . In this Winner of the New England Book Award for Fiction, Lily King pulls readers into &“a brilliant exploration of the attraction of martyrdom, the intoxication of playing savior. . . . An absorbing, insightful story written in cool, polished prose right to the last conflicted line&” (Washington Post).
Father to Daughter, Revised Edition: Life Lessons on Raising a Girl
by Harry H. Harrison Jr.Warm and fuzzy, anchored in values, and filled with simple words of wisdom, this beloved, bestselling book for parents speak to the important business of raising daughters, and distill their timeless lessons into one nugget of wisdom per page—some lighthearted, some serious, some practical, and some intangible, and all supported by a strong moral backbone.Freshly updated, the book begins with the Five Keys of Parenting, a guide to navigating the extraordinary, even if sometimes exasperating, journey of parenthood. It’s filled with helpful reassurance: Tickle her, play with her, give her piggyback rides. She’s not breakable. And accepting bittersweet reality: Prepare for the day when you’re not the most important man in her life.
Father to Son, Revised Edition: Life Lessons on Raising a Boy
by Harry H. Harrison Jr.Warm and fuzzy, anchored in values, and filled with simple words of wisdom, this beloved, bestselling book for parents speaks to the important business of raising sons, and distills their timeless lessons into one nugget of wisdom per page—some lighthearted, some serious, some practical, and some intangible, and all supported by a strong moral backbone.Freshly updated, the book begins with the Five Keys of Parenting, a guide to navigating the extraordinary, even if sometimes exasperating, journey of parenthood. It’s filled with the importance of nurturing responsibility: Teach him that the world will judge him by his actions, not his intentions. Fun stuff: Have tea with him in the afternoons. Serve cookies. And when he’s ready to go: Hug him fiercely.
Father's Arcane Daughter
by E. L. KonigsburgWinston Carmichael has everything: a rich family, servants, vacations in Palm Beach and a fancy private school. But his over protective parents and his sense of responsibility for his younger sister sometimes gives him the feeling of being in prison. One day, a woman appears claiming to be Caroline -- Winston's half sister, kidnapped and presumed dead long before he and Heidi were born. Is she really Caroline? Is she an imposter? Or is she something far more complicated than either? Does she hold the key that could unlock the door to Winston's prison?
Father's Day
by Debbie MacomberAvailable in ebook, revisit this classic story of finding love and creating family from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.Robin Masterson&’s ten-year-old son, Jeff, thinks he needs a dog more than anything in the world. And there just happens to be one right next door! But the friendly black Lab belongs to Cole Camden, the unfriendliest man in the neighborhood.Cole hasn&’t always been so solitary, so aloof. The deaths of his wife and son have embittered him, something Robin can understand. Her own much-loved husband died when Jeff was just a baby.Still, Jeff persists…and soon his mom and Cole are looking at each other in a whole new way.Originally published in 1991
Father's Day: A Journey into the Mind and Heart of My Extraordinary Son
by Buzz Bissinger&“Every father of a special needs child should read&” this memoir by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Friday Night Lights (Temple Grandin). Buzz Bissinger&’s twins were born just three minutes apart, yet life couldn&’t have dealt them more different hands. Now grown, Gerry is a graduate student at Penn, preparing to become a teacher. His twin brother, Zach, has spent his life attending special schools. He&’ll never drive a car, or kiss a girl, or live by himself. He is a savant, challenged by serious intellectual deficits but also blessed with rare talents: an astonishing memory, a dazzling knack for navigation, and a reflexive honesty that can make him both socially awkward and surprisingly wise. Buzz realized that while he&’d been an attentive father, he didn&’t fully understand what it was like to be Zach. So one summer night, the two hit the road to revisit all the places they had lived together in Zach&’s twenty-four years. Zach revels in his memories, and Buzz hopes the experience will bring them closer and reveal to him the mysterious workings of his son&’s mind and heart. The trip becomes a personal journey for Buzz, yielding revelations about his own parents, the price of ambition, and its effect on his twins. As father and son journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, they see the best and worst of America—and each other. Ultimately, Buzz gains a new and uplifting wisdom, and with the help of both of his twins, learns a vital lesson: Character transcends intellect.
Father's First Steps
by Robert W. Sears James M. Sears25 things every new dad should know in a gift-sized package.
Father's Message in a Bottle
by Tyler HaydenFather’s Message in a Bottle is an inspirational collection of over 60 letters from fathers around the world to the people they love.
Father-Daughter Disaster! (The Secret World of Alex Mack #16)
by Clayton EmeryAlex learns about her father's "wild youth" and learns something about herself in the bargain.
Father-Daughter Incest
by Judith Lewis HermanThrough an intensive clinical study of forty incest victims and numerous interviews with professionals in mental health, child protection, and law enforcement, Judith Herman develops a composite picture of the incestuous family. In a new afterword, Herman offers a lucid and thorough overview of the knowledge that has developed about incest and other forms of sexual abuse since this book was first published. Reviewing the extensive research literature that demonstrates the validity of incest survivors' sometimes repressed and recovered memories, she convincingly challenges the rhetoric and methods of the backlash movement against incest survivors, and the concerted attempt to deny the events they find the courage to describe.
Father-Daughter Relationships: Contemporary Research and Issues (Textbooks in Family Studies)
by Linda NielsenThe first research-based text that focuses on the impact of the father-daughter relationship, this provocative book examines the factors that can strengthen or weaken these relationships and the impact that these relationships have on society. The research is brought to life with compelling personal stories from fathers and daughters, including well-known celebrities and politicians. Controversial questions engage the reader and film lists and website resources demonstrate the relevance of the research. Boxed quizzes and questionnaires show students how the research can be applied to their own lives while others highlight the relationships between actual fathers and daughters. Bold faced terms, a conclusion, and review questions keep readers focused on the key concepts. How these relationships are often ignored or denigrated in the media and in some mental health and legal systems is examined. The hope is that readers will apply the research to their own families and/or work. The book addresses: What is "good" fathering? How do daughters influence their fathers' well-being? How do fathers affect their daughters' social, academic, athletic, and psychological development? How are problems such as depression, eating disorders, and teenage pregnancy related to the quality of these relationships? How are father-daughter relationships in ethnic and racial groups unique? How do incarceration, abuse, gay or lesbian relationships, military service, immigration, and poverty affect father-daughter relationships? The book opens with the importance of the father’s role on daughters and the changing patterns of these roles. Chapter 2 examines the myths and misconceptions of father-daughter relationships including how they are portrayed in the media and the differences between parenting styles. Chapter 3 explores the behaviors that constitute "good" fathering. Scales used to measure "good" fathering are included. How fathers affect their daughters’ social, academic, intellectual, athletic, and psychological development is then considered. Factors that can weaken father-daughter relationships, such as divorce, including various theoretical perspectives, are explored in chapters 5 and 6. Father-daughter relationships of racial or ethnic minorities and an array of potentially destructive situations that affect these relationships are the focus of chapters 7 and 8. The impact of fathers who are incarcerated, abusive, alcoholics, gay, or sperm donors are considered. The book concludes with suggestions on where we go from here. Intended as a supplemental text for upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses on father-daughter relationships and/or parenting taught in human development, family studies, psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, and women’s studies, this practical book also appeals to mental health practitioners, social workers, legal professionals, and school counselors interested in these relationships.
Father-Daughter Relationships: Contemporary Research and Issues (Textbooks in Family Studies)
by Linda NielsenIn this fully revised new edition, Father-Daughter Relationships: Contemporary Research and Issues summarises and analyses the most relevant research regarding father-daughter relationships, aiming to break down the persistent misconceptions regarding fatherhood and father-daughter relationships and encourage the reader to take a more objective and analytical approach. The research is brought to life with compelling personal stories from fathers and daughters, including well-known celebrities and politicians. Boxed quizzes and questionnaires show students how the research can be applied to their own lives while others highlight the relationships between real-life fathers and daughters. Nielsen discusses the father-daughter relationship within a diverse range of family structures, including divorced and separated parents, gay parents, adopted children and children of sperm donors. Covering a wide range of topics, including the father’s impact on his daughter’s cognitive, academic, social and physical wellbeing, ethnic minorities, and incarcerated or abusive fathers, Father-Daughter Relationships: Contemporary Research and Issues gives panoramic view of the most recent research and statistics. This book is essential reading for upper level undergraduate and for graduate students, as well as for practitioners working with families, such as social workers, mental health professionals and family counsellors. It is especially relevant for courses in psychology, sociology, women’s studies, and counselling. Linda Nielsen is a Professor of Adolescent and Educational Psychology at Wake Forest University. A member of the faculty for 35 years, she is a nationally recognized expert on father-daughter relationships.