To Be A Father

Fatherhood in the twenty-first century is not for the faint-hearted but it isn't rocket science and there aren't any tricks. A seasoned father shows that any man with common sense an unwavering focus on his goal and the willingness to struggle can raise a great family. <i>To Be a Father</i> challenges men to make the demanding commitments that will transform their family lives and themselves.<P>Promises to My Wife offers a husband's commitment to romance and the shared responsibilities of the family; Promises to My Children addresses religion discipline and family living as well as just plain fatherly love; Promises to Myself encompasses goals for the family spirituality and community life.<P>Today's men have very few resources to provide them with good guidance for their roles as husbands and fathers. Thankfully <i>To Be A Father</i> is one such resource; it provides a clear compelling and cogent roadmap for successfully navigating the challenges of marriage and fatherhood. Stephen Gabriel's aphorisms are priceless as are his essays on family life. This is a book men should read carefully and with their wives and children close at hand.<P>~Bradford Wilcox Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia