The Father Connection: How You Can Make the Difference in Your Child's Self-Esteem and Sense of Purpose

By Josh McDowell

"As a young father I was running scared . . . I feared the culture would capture my kids . . . but I figured if I could find the ultimate model of fatherhood and then emulate that model, I had a fighting chance." Updated and redesigned for a new generation of dads, Josh McDowell's ECPA Gold Medallion Award winner The Father Connection looks at ten parenting qualities inspired by the ultimate model of fatherhood. Embracing these godly characteristics will make all the difference in a child, boosting self-esteem and sense of purpose, helping him or her to: - Feel loved and secure - Develop a reputation of integrity - Know their dad keeps his promises - Stand up to unhealthy peer pressure - Avoid drug and alcohol abuse - Save sex until marriage - Desire their father's counsel - Admit when they're wrong - Come to their dad in times of trouble or hurt - Admire and respect their father as their parent

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805460942
• ISBN13: 9780805460940
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: B&H Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.4" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

Practical

This book is a very good work on the important role that a father plays in the life of his child or children. I like the reflection, discussion and action section at the end of each chapter. I also like the "I want to be the kind of father my Father is" repetition at crucial points throughout the book. There were points where the author referred to we but the we was not clear. However, the use of practical examples and research findings made the book relevant. The use of Scripture was faithful to the context of the passages. The book is well organized. It is a significant contribution to building healthy families, especially father child relationship. It even offers hope to step-fathers. The author augments his claim on the premise that one's ability to be a good father is grounded in being in a good relationship with one's heavenly Father. The principles set out in Breaking Free: The Key to Empowerment, Happiness & Fulfillmentcan help one to deal with issues that may prevent him from becoming the kind of father his Father is.

For father's day!

You will not know how important you are as a father... until you read this book....

A Great book for EVERYBODY!

As a single woman without kids I found that I still got a lot out of this book! The book is excellent for ANYBODY who deals with kids, whether it be dads, moms, aunts, uncles, etc. The book covers a broad range of topics including, divorced parents, step-parents, and single mom families. This book would be a blessing to anybody who read it.

Dads -- BUY THIS BOOK!

I am a very happy father of a five year old and three year old. Being a father has been a life long dream that is far better than anything I could have ever imagined. This book stoked the fires of my passion to be a father like my Heavenly Father. It his written with insight that will make you a better Dad and man. I am starting a Bible study in a few weeks with fathers and we will go through this book. Do your kids a favor and get this book.