Yesterday evening, I finished the book, “Becoming A Dad” by Stephen James and David Thomas (Relevant Books). Before anyone gets too carried away, NO – we’re not having any children in the next 9 months or so.
My buddy Glen Robinson challenged me to read this book with him and I am super-glad that I did! In the last two weeks, reading this book off and on, I’ve learned more about fathering than I think I’ve learned in my lifetime.
Sure I’ve learned a TON about fathering from watching my own father, but some of the Spiritual implications about fathering, and some of the practical fathering tips about becoming a new father were outlined in this book very well.
Each chapter is followed by a couple paragraphs of “practical” new-fathering tips – very useful, I’m sure to a new or soon-to-become father.
I’ve learned enough reading this book to be even MORE excited about one day being a father!
One of my favorite quotes, “Parenthood is a dimly lit, rough path with many rocks along the trail. If you are living in it well, you will never full feel competent, confident, or secure.”
To read that and STILL be excited about parenting, something must definitely be wrong with me, huh?!
