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Reviews of the best books for Single Fathers (P. 2)
Throwaway Dads: The Myths and
Barriers That Keep Men from Being the Fathers They Want to Be
In my time of need, this book opened my eyes to what society really thinks of divorced and single dads. I knew, after reading this book, that it wasn't anything I was or wasn't doing; it was simply the way the system works. I thank these two wonderful authors for their time and effort in researching and writing a book that I will never give away. Thank you so much for confirming that I am the good father I knew I was.
Live-Away Dads: Staying a Part of
Your Children's Lives When They Aren't a Part of Your Home
As part of my job as a phone counselor, I often speak to fathers struggling to stay connected with their children after a divorce. I am glad to have this book to recommend. The author has a practical approach to good fathering. His suggestions are direct and reasonable. The book is of great value to parents (mothers as well as fathers) who are not living with their children. It is also a "how-to" manual that can be used by any man who wants to be a better father. The author's emphasis is always on what will best serve the needs of the children involved. I highly recommend the book to counselors who work with parents and, especially, to any father who wants to learn how to excel in his most important role.
Wednesday Evenings and Every Other
Weekend:
This is a wonderful book dealing with an oft-ignored but huge issue in our society - non-custodial dads. Actually, however, it's target could be any dad [or mother for that matter, though they do tend to be better at it "naturally"] who really wants to raise his kids better, to be a better dad. I wish I had had this book when my son was younger. He probably wishes that, too! It is so clearly written, with wisdom and wit. It is difficult to put down. They so pointedly depict the traumas of a non-custodial father, carrying that into the care and nurturing of their non-live-in children. But, beyond the authors' obvious understanding of the divorced, non-custodial dad, the book is full of advice, common sense [so how come we can't see it?!], anecdotes, and just refreshing and meaningful insights for ANY dad. It is a must read...
Fathers' Rights: Hard-Hitting &
Fair Advice for Every Father Involved in a Custody Dispute
The author of the book, Jeffery Leving, is a well-known divorce lawyer in the Chicago-area, solely because of his commercials shown between Jenny Jones-esque talk shows. Because of the shady credibility that I associate with these lawyers, I wasn't sure what to expect from Leving's book. I can only really say one thing about this book - WOW! Not only is Leving a great writer, but I believe his advice will be truly valuable. (My husband will be fighting his ex-wife for custody in the coming months.) His advice includes what to look for when choosing a lawyer, ways to deal with the "ex", how to respond to interviews by court officials and "experts", and helping your child(ren) through the whole ordeal. I must have highlighted half of the book while reading it! Finally, although Leving makes note of the gender bias in the domestic court system, he does not focus on the issue. That is, where other books whine excessively about the bias problem, Father's Rights addresses gender bias in the courts but then moves on to bigger and more important issues. This is definitely a must-read for any father who sees a custody battle in his future. |
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