HappyMama

Occasionally I come across a book that makes me think, “if only I could get every [mom, dad, teen, etc.] to read this.”  If only. 

I recently read just such a book, this one for dads.  (Although mom’s benefit, too.)  It’s called Father, the Family Protector, by James Stenson.  It’s incredible.  Most dad’s I know would look at a book on fathering and think, “I don’t need anyone to tell me how to be a dad.”  And for the most part, that’s true.  But throughout human history, dads have usually been surrounded and supported by other men in their families and communities.  That’s not the case anymore.  Many dads are isolated from the wisdom of men who have gone before.

In this book, the author, who founded 2 high schools for boys, doesn’t preach his own opinions.  He spent 2 decades interviewing the parents of the boys in his schools.  He especially spoke to the parents of the students who exhibited the best character.  This book is  a compilation of all the good advice he heard from these succesful parents.  It isn’t a religiously-oriented book; it’s for all parents.  It’s chock-full of good advice.  I wish I could buy a copy for every dad I know.

A few years ago, I came across a booklet that I loved, and I bought something like 40 copies!  Let me know if you want one, or read about it here.