I think this is a subject that has never been so completely addressed until I read this book. For all father and for their daughters, this title will show you how much we need eachother. The role model many men set for their daughters is the one they will seek out in their adult lives. Therefore, is it any wonder a daughter with an absent or deadbeat dad is more likely to become attracted to men who are zero's?
A wonderful gift book for any new father! Sure to provoke insight.
Each chapter addresses one aspect of the daughter/dad relationship and uses anecdotes to illustrate success and failure. The anecdotes are a collection of short letters written by girls to their fathers saying things they would have liked to say in person during their adolescent years. The letters go to the heart of their relationship and personally, struck too close to home. I found myself becoming introspective and uncharacteristicly emotional.
The authors are experienced therapists who have worked extensively with adolescents and families in a ministry setting. They guide the reader through their examples, interpret, and offer insights. They are careful not to preach to the reader, but also make no attempt to hide the fact that Faith is important in binding the realtionship.
I would recommend this for every father who thinks they're doing a great job or, like me, feels there's too much at risk to fail.