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1	Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood more books like this by Michael Lewis, Dan John Miller (Read by) add to wishlist The bestselling author of "Moneyball" and "The Blind Side" offers a perfectly frank and mercilessly funny account of what actually happened immediately after the birth of each of his three children. see all copies from $10.07! new only from $10.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Velveteen Father: An Unexpected Journey to Parenthood more books like this by Jesse Green add to wishlist In this memoir of his experiences as a gay man and a parent to two boys, Jesse Green shares experiences common to parents in general and the specific challenges of being an out parent. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Fatherneed: Why Father Care is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child more books like this by Kyle D Pruett add to wishlist Child care experts have always emphasized the mother/child bond, but this is only half the story. Kids and dads are also biologically hardwired for a different but equally important relationship. In "Fatherneed", Dr. Pruett draws on highly acclaimed research at the Yale Child Study Center to offer the first complete understanding of the father's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.42! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son more books like this by Michael Chabon add to wishlist The Pulitzer Prize-winning author--an immensely gifted writer and a magical prose stylist ("The New York Times")--offers his first major work of nonfiction with this autobiographical narrative that is as inventive, beautiful, and powerful as his previous works. see all copies from $13.00! new only from $13.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Package Deal: Marriage, Work and Fatherhood in Men's Lives more books like this by Nicholas W Townsend add to wishlist In this important new work, Nicholas Townsend explores what men say about being fathers, and about what fatherhood means to them. He shows how men negotiate the prevailing cultural values about fatherhood, marriage, employment, and home ownership that he conceptualizes as a 'package deal'. Townsend identifies the conflicts and contradictions ... see all copies from $19.99! new only from $19.99! \| SVS
6	Daughters and Dads: Building a Lasting Relationship more books like this by Chap Clark, Dee Clark add to wishlist A helpful book for any dad who wants to understand and support his daughter as she gets older. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.14! \| SVS
7	101 Ways to Be a Special Dad more books like this by Vicki Lansky, Lansky Vicki add to wishlist Ask your child to create a piece of art that you can frame and hang up at work. Check out a library book on constellations and take your child into the backyard at night for some stargazing. On a rainy day, make a fortress out of blankets and couch cushions in which you and your child can read, play a game, or just hide out. Mail a surprise-a card ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	How Fathers Care for the Next Generation: A Four-Decade Study more books like this by John Snarey, George E Vaillant, M.D. (Designer) add to wishlist Even in this age of working mothers, the role of fathering is often overlooked. This book illuminates the realities of fathering by presenting the results of an empirical study conducted over four decades and covering four generations of fathers and children. Through case studies and data analysis, Snarey demonstrates that men's care for their ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $27.04! \| first editions
9	Like Father, Like Son more books like this by Hunter S Fulghum, Robert Fulghum (Introduction by) add to wishlist The son of bestselling author Robert Fulghum illuminates his own quixotic generation in this warm, witty and wise collection of stories on being a man at midlife in America. "Like Father, Like Son" is about hair loss and barbecue, mailbox vandals and ear piercing, poker and ant farms--the real moments in life, both lunatic and serene. Anyone who ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Dad Zone: Reports from the Tender, Bewildering, and Hilarious World of Fatherhood more books like this by Michael Burkett add to wishlist Combining the wit of Erma Bombeck and the practical wisdom of Bill Cosby, this book is the perfect Father's Day gift--a funny and totally real look at strained peas, dirty diapers, bedtime stories--and the awesome love that comes from being a dad. Burkett's "The Dad Zone" newspaper column is nationally syndicated. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
11 view cover	Working Fathers more books like this by James A Levine, Todd L Pittinsky add to wishlist A breakthrough guide for fathers, mothers, and businesses on managing one of the major stresses on both families and organizations.. As we near the end of the 1990s, it becomes increasingly clear that women are not the only ones faced with the challenges of balancing work and family. Working Fathers is the first hands-on guide with a proven and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Marathon Dad: Setting a Pace That Works for Working Fathers more books like this by John Evans add to wishlist You can finally find the perfect balance between family and work, and enjoy being a Marathon Dad. Every man who struggles to be a good husband, father and professional knows the feeling. You're on the run from the boardroom to the classroom; you have to juggle toys and files, children and clients. And choosing one aspect over another piles ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	My Baby's Father: Unmarried Parents and Paternal Responsibility more books like this by Maureen Rosamond Waller add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Dad and Son: A Memoir about Reclaiming Fatherhood and Manhood more books like this by Arthur C. Klein add to wishlist see all copies from $3.56! first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Black Fathers: An Invisible Presence in America more books like this by Michael E Connor (Editor), Joseph L White (Editor) add to wishlist In the parlance of social psychology, social work, and urban social scientists, African American fathers have often been described as "absent," "missing," "non-residential," "non-custodial," "unavailable," "non-married," "irresponsible," and "immature." see all copies from $30.17! new only from $30.17! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Sacred Bond more books like this by Phyllis Chesler add to wishlist In 1985, Mary Beth Whitehead signed a contract agreeing to act as a surrogate mother for William and Elizabeth Stern for a payment of $10,000. After giving birth to the child, known in the case as "Baby M", she decided to break her contract and keep the baby. Her decision led to a court battle that made headlines everywhere. The author explores ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.97! \| first editions \| SVS
17	Fatherhood in America: A History more books like this by Robert L Griswold add to wishlist An historical analysis of men's lives as parents, this book traces a fundamental shift - the transformation from the 19th-century "patriarch", a man whose position as breadwinner was more or less unquestioned, to the late-20th-century "Dad", a man who now shares the breadwinning with his wife. Using intimate revelations from diaries and letters, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.94! \| first editions
18 view cover	The Daddy Guide more books like this by Kevin Nelson add to wishlist Congratulations, it's a . . . Welcome to the world of being a dad. The hours are endless. It will probably cost an arm and a leg over the years. There's little, if any, time off. But, oh, the benefits! From the excitement of holding your wriggling newborn for the very first time to the pride of watching that first Little League game or ballet ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	The American Father more books like this by Wade C Mackey add to wishlist Wade C. Mackey examines the biocultural character of fathering with a special focus on the American father. This study draws on empirical data from a cross-cultural study of over 59,000 father-child groupings from 23 countries, illuminating the societal importance of the paternal bond and its roots in male physiology. Mackey surveys directly about ... see all copies from $4.80! new only from $61.13! \| SVS
20	Rookie Dad: Adventures in Fatherhood more books like this by Rick Epstein add to wishlist A wonderfully funny, deeply moving, wise rumination on learning how to be a father. Parents, grandparents, and even parents-to-be will experience a jolt of recognition as they see themselves in this story that's not just about Rick and his daughter, but about all of us. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Pacify Me: A Handbook for the Freaked-Out New Dad more books like this by Chris Mancini add to wishlist Like a male version of "Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay," this funny, insightful, and useful collection of essays looks at the one thing that terrifies men the most--fatherhood. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $7.50! \| SVS
22 view cover	A Shoulder to Lean on more books like this by Bill Hanson, Peggy Fikac (Editor), Christopher Reeve (Introduction by) add to wishlist Pictorial documentary with essays inspired by the relationship between fathers and their son/daughter. Proceeds go to the non-profit organization -- The National Paralysis Foundation. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
23 view cover	Fatherhood: Contemporary Theory, Research, and Social Policy more books like this by William Marsiglio (Editor) add to wishlist Recent social and cultural changes - such as transformation in the workplace, shifting marriage and divorce patterns, the growth of the women's movement and development of the men's movement - have all served to change the traditional family role of fathers and to force a re-examination of the interaction between fathers and children. This ... see all copies from $3.49! new only from $74.17!
24 view cover	Black Fathers: A Call for Healing more books like this by Kristin Clark Taylor add to wishlist Journalist and author Kristin Clark Taylor reflects on the role of African-American fathers raising children in contemporary society. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
25	Between Father and Child: How to Become the Kind of Father You Want to Be more books like this by Ronald F Levant, John Kelly add to wishlist This helpful guide explains the techniques a father can use to strengthen the bond between parent and child. The direct, prescriptive, skill-oriented approach that Dr. Levant brings to this subject, as well as the clarity and sympathy he employs, makes Between Father and Child an enormous help to the many men attempting to incorporate good ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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