Dads Matter

By Bob Hazleton

In TV shows, movies and commercials, dads are often portrayed as bumbling, barely competent and worst of all, irrelevant. But in years of working with at-risk teens and their families, Bob Hazleton... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 061530382X
• ISBN13: 9780615303826
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Four Forty Four Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A great reminder

I thought the book was excellent. The author used real life cases that are easy to identify with. As a Dad that has raised and released the brood I found that maybe I did not do as bad a job as I thought. I bought copies for my two sons, two nephews and son in law who are all Dads now.

Dads DO matter!

Dads Matter did an incredible job of capturing the true importance of Dads! Mr. Hazleton used his own experiences as a father, and experience of others to tell the whole world that Dads really do matter! A combination of funny and serious, laughs and tears, made up an amazing story that everyone should take the time to read. All too often people forget that our lives are made up of choices, and these choices directly affect the rest of our lives, and the lives of others. Mr. Hazleton's book showed that when men make the choice to be the kind of dad they are; lives are changed forever, sometimes for good and sometimes not. This book was an inspiration for anyone who reads it, not just dads!

Your Children Are Watching You

In Dad's Matter, Mr. Hazleton has brought together his own experiences as well as a wide variety of stories and observations that cover many perspectives on fatherhood. It draws you in and causes you to ponder the role of fathers, you can see the important and lasting influence that fathers have over the lives of their children. Some good, some bad and some that are heartbreaking. Every mother, father and child could benefit from the lessons to be learned by reading this book. Take a good look at your father and you will discover a lot about yourself. Who we are has a lot to do with our childhood. Who you are has a lot to do with who your children will become. Are you doing your best? Parenting is a journey, this book is an important look at that journey. Every new father should read this book, if you knew from the first day it just might make a difference in what the world could be. If you choose to become a parent, it is the most influential job you will ever have. Take it seriously, give it your full attention, make good memories. Your children are watching you. Don't ever think you are not important in the lives of your children. This book proves that you are.

Dads Matter

Dads Matter is a fresh look at the relationships we have with our dads. Bob has provided a number of experiences from a variety of different people, mostly men, but not all. I found the book enlightening.... some parts brought me to tears. Other stories, especially those about Bob's experiences with himself and his family members was downright laugh-out-loud funny. Knowing the Hazleton family for almost thirty years now, I must admit my initial reason for picking up the book was looking for references to me! Instead I was engulfed in the stories. It was interesting to read Rick's story (my husband), and I felt a closeness to those stories whose authors I know. Bob did a great job of incorporating the many aspects of a dad's life and their importance in life. Dads do matter.

A brilliant take on Dads and parenting in general

I devoured this book in just a few sittings -a wonderful call to new action and new thought, from the simple "don't call you kids demeaning names" to the profound "what kind of dad do you want to BE?". I was inspired, challenged and often provoked to remember how the simple things can be the most profound, and I'm a mom! Reading this book was a wonderful opportunity to take a fresh look at my own parenting skills, and to revisit the profound impact of my own father in my own life. I laughed and I cried, and I bought more copies for friends.