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Being Dad

Stories about Purposeful Dadhood Many men enter fatherhood feeling underequipped—not sure how best to invest in their children's lives. Unfortunately, good role models seem few and far between.

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That's why David Drury wrote Being Dad—to share memories of how his father invested in him and his brother and how those recollections have shaped his own perspective on being a dad.

The brief, easy-to-read stories in Being Dad will not only cause you to think, they will give you concrete ideas for how you can be a dad who makes a positive difference in your children's lives.

Be a dad on purpose!

Audience
adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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