Good Books

Good Reads for “Fathers and Daughters”

(For dads with daughters of all age groups)

“Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know” by Dr. Meg Meeker, MD. 

The book is full of practical suggestions for both fathers and mothers

(For dads with daughters in teenage years) 

52 Things Daughters Need from Their Dads: What Fathers Can Do to Build a Lasting Relationship by Jay Payleitner

It is an uplifting book to read and provide good preparation for dads to help daughters stepping into teenage years.

(For adult daughters)

Embracing Your Father: How to Build the Relationship You've Always Wanted with Your Dad by Linda Nielsen

This book allows adult daughters to reflect on their growing up years and what they can do now as an adult.  It receives high ratings among readers.

(For better communications)

How to Talk, so Kids Will Listen...And Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber

This book is practical, fill with exercises that will help you communicate better with your kids. It will give you surprising results, you will also find it useful in applying to other relationships.

(For reflections on being a dad)

You Have What It Takes: What Every Father Needs to Know

This e-booklet is excellent for focusing on being a dad by John Eldredge.  As for people who have time to read his the longer version, Wild at Heart, it further illustrates the journey of being a man, his masculine heart, as defined in the image of a passionate God.  Enjoy it.