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| What a Daughter Needs From Her Dad: How a Man Prepares His Daughter for Life | 
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Sales Rank: 14935
Category: Book
Author: Michael, Farris
Publisher: Bethany House
Studio: Bethany House
Manufacturer: Bethany House
Label: Bethany House
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 0764228706
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.8421
EAN: 9780764228704
ASIN: 0764228706
Publication Date: April 1, 2004
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Product Description
To encourage and guide men in becoming the dads they want to be, Michael Farris addresses issues common in all families with daughters: friends, dating, personal appearance, and preparing for the roles she?ll have as a woman. Michael Farris challenges fathers to take their unique opportunity to train daughters for life?s challenges?in ways that only a dad can. Originally published as How a Man Prepares His Daughters for Life, it now includes new material on relating to an adult daughter.
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 If you are making it up as you go, this book can help November 13, 2008
If you have a plan and your plan is working then you may not need this book, but if you are making it up as you go, this book can help.
The author, a constitutional lawyer, has ten kids, six of which are girls. It is fair to say that he has earned the right to write on the topic. Any father of a soon to be teenage daughter could use Farris's experiences to help him be a better Dad. A few of the ideas I liked are as follows: I liked the ideas about relationships not being stagnant, kids are either influencing or being influenced by their peers. Another concept I thought was useful was the one on teaching out of a problem with the goal of influencing their behavior when you (as a parent) are not in the room. Another is avoiding the pairing up issue by facilitating groups of friends instead of a one on one relationship with just one boy. Finally I liked the way he defined the purpose of dating - for marriage only.
The book is just 175 pages but seems like it is much shorter. The text can come across as somewhat stiff and "legalistic" in nature, especially chapter three, but believe it or not - in general the book is a very easy read overall. The chapters are short and contain a few questions for discussion at the end of each. One note of criticism is that I am a bit surprised that EVERYTHING that Mr. Farris tried with his daughters worked. It would be interesting to hear from his daughters more, specifically about some of what they thought was the most difficult challenges they faced growing up.
In the end I would say the book provides a good jumping off point for a men's/father's bible study group discussion. It gives a good point of reference for dad's attempting to raise daughters with a strong Biblical foundation. You won't use all of the concepts presented, but you will use some of it. Rating: BUY
PS I liked it enough to buy two additional copies for my brothers who have daughters. It is a good gift idea for any dad raising a daughter.
 A very thoughtful book July 24, 2008
I bought this book to help provide me tips on raising my daughter. I found the book to be very applicable to both my daughter and my son. In fact, I would even say that it's a good book for not only fathers but for both parents. It is very conservative which I personally like and carries a traditional approach towards raising daughters. I found it helpful, insightful and very encouraging. I would consider going through the book in a parent Bible Study since there are questions at the end of each chapter. I found the book very practical as well.
Excellent practical help July 13, 2008
I bought this for my son who has 2 daughters. I have read it myself and was very impressed with the excellent practical advice that Michael Farris has for fathers. This book is not for the timid, he gives fathers lots of authority but much responsibility in raising godly daughters. Liz
 Should be titled "Raising Robots" by A. Fascist July 1, 2008
10 out of 20 found this review helpful
I picked up this book because I was a soon to be father. I finished it because I was amazed with how fascist the author is. He homeschooled his children (which is fine), but he hand picked their friends. He chose his daughters' boyfriends from young men that worked for him, and if I remember correctly each daughter married their first boyfriend. I'm sure his daughters are happy, but he has raised submissive robots. Quiet scarry actually. This is called: "How a Man Prepares His Daughter for Life". I'm not sure how many people are wealthy lawyers turned politicians, but I'm assuming most do not share this man's wealth of resources and I'm hoping even fewer share his ideology of total control.
An EXCELLENT resource April 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am an adoptive Father of a (now) 6 year old girl and in the two years since she and her brothers moved in I started to realize how completely lost I was. As I watched her grow and be shaped by the world around us I knew I needed some good, solid, real-world advice. Knowing that the author has raised/is raising 6 Daughters went a long way towards meeting that, "real-world" criteria!
Addressing a vast number of areas - some you'd expect, (helping to create positive friendships, communication), and others you wouldn't, (being politically aware/active) - he serves up doses of both common sense and sometimes surprising advice.
Although at 6 my Daughter is still a bit too young for some of what I read, I feel I will be a better Father for having read this book. I intend to keep it around and go back to it for gentle reminders as I need them.
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