My father has raised two daughters and has taught us to accept nothing less than the up most respect from gentlemen from opening
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Hello Katie B, this is Crista Havey Grimwood and I am Birney Havey's daughter. While I appreciate your opinions and comments on my father's first hand account and perception of the reality of war; one a history book nor a degree would ever be able to deliver, it disturbs me that you are swayed enough to believe anything different.
My father has raised two daughters and has taught us to accept nothing less than the up most respect from gentlemen from opening doors to helping us with our chairs being pulled out at a nice restaurant.
It saddens me that you have formed such an opinion to the point that you feel my Silver Star recipient of a war hero and a French Legion of Honor for a father deserves to be all but Court Marshalled. Shame on you.
The only reason you are even able to express your opinion of a first hand encounter of a 17 year American solider is due to the fact that he fought for your right to do so.
I wish you nothing but the best and FREEDOM to pursue a topic you are interested in  but you do owe him and his family an apology.
After all, being an American is having the freedom and right to speak candidly. I'm sorry you feel the need for a Silver Star recipiant be censored.
As an educator myself, I would never want to take a course from someone whom only views history from his/her own perception of what they want to know. Please take care and I wish you the best.
War is exactly that; war. You have no idea how or what you would do faced with the same situation.
My father has been diagnosed with profound PTSD and sleeps with a light on at all hours; all so you can sleep with yours off.
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Thank you to the author and his father for writing this book---a story that needed  to be told.  Having your Dad tell his story and letting us know how
he managed after the war is a wonderful lesson for all of us.  Who knows how many young people will be influenced by Lt. Adkisson, Jr.'s
generous spirit.

My Dad served in Co. B, 317th.

Gayalyn Wojtowicz
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There is so much GOOD information packed in this one little book. They cover everything from recognizing our daughters as treasures straight from the heart of Father God, to real life pain and disappointment, while always keeping His will and His purposes for 'our' daughters as the focus. The 'team' (God, Dad and Mom) approach the Grahams share is vital to the success of the process and the "Daughters Speak" sections confirm the love and trust that is built through honesty and humility. I'll be sharing this great resource with others. Thank You
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Everything in this book are the lessons taught to me but my mom and in turn she taught to my daughters along with me.  Independence, drive, character are needed more today than ever.  Thank you for the journey.
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For anyone who wonders what Dad's role needs to be, this book really shows how important a father's influence can be in his daughter's choices in life from values and self-worth down to the kind of man she chooses to marry.  If you ever felt that Dad just brings home a paycheck and does a little roughhousing, this will show you just how important it is for Dad to actively participate in making daughters into better healthier adults through insisting on discipline, taking the time to share their opinions and feelings, and just being present.
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I suggest this book to everyone I know - even those friends who's fathers were in the picture of their lives. Just because you see a parent often - it does not mean that you have a good relationship with them or that you have "the blessing."

I found this book beneficial in dealing with my own struggles and "daddy issues." Not having a father in the picture makes a HUGE different on a person. And it can really mess you up. I really felt the strain in my relationships and with trust and abandonment issues. I have always been too afraid to let people in for fear of being hurt or left.

This book gives FANTASTIC insight into this world and I cam away refreshed and encouraged!
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I pray for her and her family.  I thank them for the courage it took, and presentation of this book.  I can equate with the father 100%
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You will like this book... and you will want to share it and the knowledge with others.

My wife and I are two true opposites. I enjoy cooking; my wife enjoys cleaning. I would rather cook; she would rather clean. She has six sisters and zero brothers. I have two brothers and zero sisters. What do these characteristics have to do with this book?

Everything.

From both perspectives (my wife's and mine), this is simply a superlative book! I consider myself quite savvy, emotionally attached, and a true believer of self and self-awareness. This book further elucidates the concept that the Daddy-Daughter relationship affects all of us.

Yes... mothers are affected by their respective fathers; but, more importantly, they are affected by their husband's relationship with their daughter(s). Before reading this book, my wife did not fully understand the scope of her father's relationship values (or lack thereof). Moreover, through our reading and sharing the knowledge within this book, my wife has learned to appreciate MY relationship with OUR daughter. She now understands the relative importance of me being "the "go-to" guy. She now understands that there are some things Daddies just know and do.

Much like the Mother's intuition, Daddies have a super sense of balancing teaching/learning; strength/subtlety; faith/hope; patience/expectations... and the significant-yet-natural-to-fathers concept of balancing parental expectations with our daughters' fears.

Dr. Leman covers the entire gambit in this quick read. Indeed, there are many other books available on related topics. However, Dr. Leman's approach is simple without being simplistic. You will like this book.
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This book has to be in every father's bookshelf. It is really helpful and educational. I, as a daughter, reflected how my father really influenced in my life, I knew it, but could not find the sense.
Thank you!
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I have had the privilege to have Gary Phillips as a mentor and friend for over 30 years.  When I was introduced into the business world I was lacking in protocol, to say the least, but I had Gary to teach me.  His teachings over 7 years allowed me to move into the next levels of my life with the knowledge and confidence to function at much higher levels.  The principles in this book are a necessity for our young men today.  They will instill confidence and remove the fear factor from being in different situations.  I am thrilled that Gary has written this book.  It allows many people to be exposed to principles they may never know and begin to teach the next generations how to be a gentleman.  This is a must purchase.
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Just an Awesome book. If you are a father of a daughter, or 3 in my case, this book will make you feel so much more comfortable on how to help your daughter become a morally strong young woman.  Its all about Love baby :)  Dr. Meeker has helped me not only understand my role as a father, but I feel so much more confident about the course I am on with my girls.  Thank you so much.  This book is definitely worth buying.
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* First, I want to note that I have received this book to review through the Amazon Vine program. Second, I would like to note that I am posting my review without having viewed ANY other feedback on this book. I generally try to do that to ensure that my reviews are not biased by those of others.

As the father of a young girl, this book particularly intrigued me. My daughter and I share a unique bond. She is probably as protective as me as I am of her. Though she relies strongly on her mother for guidance, I know that she watches me and looks to me for approval of her actions. But that doesn't make things easy. Girls are unique little creatures who need a lot of nurturing, and I am certain I will fall short in many ways. So when this book was presented as a reading selection, I was sold.

Honestly, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book; Anecdotes? Long-woven tales? Bits of advice from celebrities? I wasn't sure. But what I did understand or believe is that the book would include words from experienced fathers, from all walks of life, on the various aspects of fatherhood. In that assumption, I was neither incorrect nor disappointed. The accumulated essays in this book are actually masterfully written, given that most of the contributors are successful writers. And certainly they come from diverse backgrounds, with representation given to many regions, sexual orientations, races, religions, marital status, etc. While the book is largely comprised of doting fathers, they are not all coming from the same direction. Some have strong relationships, others strained. Some see their daughters daily, others were only granted a few precious hours or had to wait years.

But the theme remains the same and stays course. Though I'm not sure I derived any specific advice I would or could pass along, I did manage to reap some encouraging and beneficial advice about loving your daughter, raising her to be her own person, holding her close when you can, and letting her go when the time is necessary. I also found the majority of the essays to be interesting and engaging, outside of a few which were a bit tedious and wordy.

Overall, this is a solid book and I recommend it to any parent who seeks a closer relationship with his or her daughter.
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The fact that this book is from an amazing group of dads and is directed to parents just makes me smile.!  Way to go! Not just a perfect Mother's Day (every mom needs to know what is in a dad's head and heart), Father's Day, birthday, anniversary or Christmas present, but for any parent, any time. (Any person.)  I started to read the book, wondering if it would be a good gift for a new dad I know and can't put it down.  Each dad is amazing -- the stories are captivating -- learning so much about love, parenting, honoring our young people for what is unique in each one.  Was thinking about the parent sessions I went to at the middle school and high school when my own son was that age and how anxious parents are for assistance, information, ideas to help them help their children through all the issues/stuff coming at them these days.  If I was a single mom, I would feel totally supported and encouraged.  If I was a new dad, I'd be relieved that these guys would be telling me their best ideas and boosting my confidence. Picked it up as a possible gift and now want my own copy. :)
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I'm not a parent yet myself, and at least from the outside, parenthood looks like it's really difficult to navigate.  This is why Im so grateful for books like Friday Nights Lights for Fathers and Daughters."  Mark LaMaster has not only learned to thrive as dad--he has learned to listen closely to his daughter, celebrate her interests and equip her to live the life she most wants to live.  This is something I can get behind.  My hat's off to all the fathers out there.  You have an amazing job.
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What a lovely love letter from a father to his daughters.  This book tells the reader he/she is many things, including brave, adventuresome, smart, kind, loving, etc.  The examples of famous men and women exemplifying the individual traits he mentions are outstanding; from artists to an astronaut. The illustrations are gorgeous. What a wonderful family. What a thoughtful intellect and kind father. I down loaded the book. I now have to buy a hard copy.
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A must read for every father of a daughter! My colleague recommend this book because he claimed it changed his life. While, I did not believe him at first. However, after completing the book, I can honestly say it has been an  eye opener for me. As it should be for any male. I never knew that such minor things we take for granted as men can have such profound effects on little girls, even so much as a joking comment about their appearance. Thank you Dr. Meeker, for a fantastic book.
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Failing at Fatherhood is an intimate look at the inner thoughts of a father struggling with his new born daughters down syndrome.  It is an easy read in that it flows well with stories from Jacks life that lead up to his thoughts about Marley and how he overcame doubts and depression to be the father that he is today.  It is a difficult read in that if fathers are honest with themselves, then we have to come to terms with our own struggles as imperfect fathers trying to love our imperfect children.  Thankfully, we have a heavenly Father who guides us along the way.
Jack writes in the chapter entitled, A Note to Marley, Today, I have a love for you that I could have never imagined or comprehended before the words Down Syndrome entered our familys life.  Marley is such a source of joy for her family and those who come in contact with her; I know the Lord is going to continue to bless her and her mom and dad as they encourage other families.