Dad | Craig Wilkinson

Tango with Text
Aug 7, 2017
2 min read

This could be a quick read, in which case you will remain stuck as a passive/absent/abusive father, or a profound life-changing exercise that will astound you and change your relationships forever.

From the back cover: ‘As a father you are the most powerful man in your children’s lives. You are your daughter’s first romance and your son’s first hero. What you do with this incredible privilege will shape your children’s beliefs about themselves and the world and largely determine the trajectory of their lives. It’s never too late to step up to the plate and be the father your children need’

Although aimed at fathers, this is a book all men should read simply because of the frank look at how our society is falling apart from the lack of true masculinity (note that masculinity has nothing to do with sexuality) being shown by the men in our society.

Mr Wilkinson has taken the lessons he has learned from fathering his own children, his societal observations and studying, and compiled a book to engender new thought processes and behaviours in men worldwide. Even if you are not a father, you are still a role model to those around you and need to examine the way you live your life. The book consists of three sections:

Part one looks at fatherhood in general and masculinity as a word which has lost its meaning and authenticity.

Part two looks at the 12 ‘dadverbs’ – dad action words to help fathers in their quest to raise well-rounded children.

Part three consist of various challenges for men to look at their own lifestyle and to see how well they actually know their children along with simple practical exercises to assist them going forward.

Honestly, this book deserves a place on every man’s shelf, even if they are not a father yet.

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