Daddy's Little Girl: Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters [Hardcover]

Gregory E. Lang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 6, 2008

In this heartwarming celebration of father-daughter relationships, the New York Times bestselling author of Why a Daughter Needs a Dad captures the important roles fathers and daughters play in each other's lives. From the protectiveness and strength a dad provides to the unfettered adoration that can be found only in a daughter, the unique qualities of this special bond are illustrated through real-life stories of daughters and dads and accompanied by beautiful photographs. It's for every dad who longs to return to the days when his daughter anxiously awaited his coming home from work. And it's for every daughter who misses the days when her father carried her up to bed or taught her how to dance on the top of his shoes. This book reminds us all that no matter what, there is and always will be a place for daddy's little girl.

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From the Back Cover

In this heartwarming celebration of father-daughter relationships, the New York Times bestselling author of Why A Daughter Needs a Dad examines the important role fathers and daughters play in each other’s lives. While Why A Daughter Needs a Dad outlined 100 reasons why a daughter needs a dad, Daddy’s Little Girl goes deeper by exploring these truths through real life stories. From the protectiveness and strength a dad provides, to the unfettered adoration that can be found only in a daughter’s eyes, this book is a great gift for Dad on Father’s Day or a special reminder of the love they share on a daughter’s wedding day.

For every dad who longs to return to the days when his daughter anxiously awaited his coming home from work, and any daughter who misses the days when their father taught them how to dance on the tops of their shoes, this book reminds us all that no matter how big they grow or how far they move away, they will always be daddy’s little girl.

About the Author

Gregory E. Lang is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has sold over 2 million copies of his books, including Daddy's Little Girl, Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, and Why a Daughter Needs a Mom. He has a Ph.D. in child and family development and lives in Atlanta with his wife, Jill, and their two daughters, Meagan and Linley.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne (May 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061451495
• ISBN-13: 978-0061451492
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #957,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Gregory E. Lang is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has sold over 2 million copies of his books, including Daddy's Little Girl, Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, and Why a Daughter Needs a Mom. He has a Ph.D. in child and family development and lives in Atlanta with his wife, Jill, and their two daughters, Meagan and Linley.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hope for Struggling Dads!, December 19, 2010

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Michael OConnor "Wordsmith" (Wausau, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daddy's Little Girl: Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters (Hardcover)

The perfect dads of the world will have no use for Gregory Lang's book on the father-daughter relationship. For the other 99.9% of us fathers who are trying - and frequently failing - to be the very, very best dad possible, Lang's DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL is a heartwarming, informative and life-affirming exploration of the joys and travails of parenting.

Lang's book interweaves his own parenting experiences with his daughter Meagan and stepdaughter Linley with those of other fathers or daughters who shared their special memories with Lang via snail mail, emails, etc. The stories run the gamut from birthdays, first dates, important father-daughter chats, leaving home, college, weddings and so on. Whatever the occasion and whatever the emotions involved, time and again what's revealed in Lang's story is the infinite capacity to love, to reach out, to forgive, etc. Lessons were learned, relationships underwent change, challenges were faced and often conquered, love grew.


In short, DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL is a wonderful book, a great read and a reassuring testimony to the power of love. Recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars It touched my heart, December 20, 2009

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This review is from: Daddy's Little Girl: Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters (Hardcover)

A friend from work really misses her papa even though it's been years since his passing. For Christmas I wanted to find something extra special that would reinforce her special bonds with him. I found that gift in Daddy's Little Girl. I picked random stories to read and each one made me cry and appreciate the bond between father and daughter. I can't wait to give this to my friend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming stories, February 16, 2009

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Lizzy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daddy's Little Girl: Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters (Hardcover)

This book is full of stories that inspire. Every little girl does need a daddy and this book reaffirms the importance of fathers in our lives. I loved reading the different experiences that daughters have had with their dads. This book would make a great gift!