Dad's Everything Book for Sons [Paperback]

John Trent (Author), Greg Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Everything Books | Publication Date: April 1, 2003

Dad, build a lasting bridge to your son's heart. This critical period when he's between eight and twelve years of age is the time to build an unbreakable bond with your son. But how do you forge a strong and resilient relationship that can withstand those potentially turbulent teenage years lying just up ahead? Dad's Everything Book for Sons is a practical, hands-on manual for dads who have the will but aren't quite sure of the way to give their sons the legacy of a father's love. John Trent and Greg Johnson know exactly what you're up against, and they help you rise to the challenge with dozens of ideas to implement in the next five years. This book is brimming with insights and absolutely jam-packed with creative and doable approaches. Here's just a sampler of the topics and the help you'll find inside: - Defusing communication killers - Addressing 'The Big Four': body changes, girls, sex, and honoring women - Holding a manhood ceremony - Raising secure sons - Fighting the world's influence - Giving him unforgettable moments, gifts, lessons, and mentors Tomorrow is coming, so start putting the ideas in this book to work today. Your son will forever treasure the gifts of your time, your heart, and your faith. And you'll always be glad you gave.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Dad, build a lasting bridge to your son’s heart.

This critical period when he’s between eight and twelve years of age is the time to build an unbreakable bond with your son. But how do you forge a strong and resilient relationship that can withstand those potentially turbulent teenage years lying just up ahead?

Dad’s Everything Book for Sons is a practical, hands-on manual for dads who have the will but aren’t quite sure of the way to give their sons the legacy of a father’s love. John Trent and Greg Johnson know exactly what you’re up against, and they help you rise to the challenge with dozens of ideas to implement in the next five years.

This book is brimming with insights and absolutely jam-packed with creative and doable approaches. Here’s just a sampler of the topics and the help you’ll find inside: · Defusing communication killers · Addressing "The Big Four": body changes, girls, sex, and honoring women · Holding a manhood ceremony · Raising secure sons · Fighting the world’s influence · Giving him unforgettable moments, gifts, lessons, and mentors

Tomorrow is coming, so start putting the ideas in this book to work today. Your son will forever treasure the gifts of your time, your heart, and your faith. And you’ll always be glad you gave.

About the Author

John Trent, PhD, is president of StrongFamilies.com. He has written or co-authored more than a dozen award-winning and best-selling books, including five books for children and Dad's Everything Book for Daughters. John and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters, Kari and Laura, and live in Scottsdale, Arizona. SPANISH BIO: Dr. John Trent es presidente de StrongFamilies.com y The Center for StrongFamilies, un centro de capacitacion en Scottsdale, Arizona, donde pastores, consejeros y lideres laicos reciben capacitacion para ser entrenadores de StrongFamily en sus iglesias y grupos. Es un muy solicitado disertante, que habla sobre como formar relaciones solidas y equipos de trabajo fuertes. Ha sido autor y coautor de mas de una docena de libros, premiados y exitosamente vendidos, para adultos y ninos. John ha sido invitado a muchos programas de radio y television en todo el pais. el y su esposa Cindy llevan mas de veintiocho anos de matrimonio y tienen dos hijas.

Greg Johnson is the author or coauthor of over twenty books, including Man in the Making. He is the former editor of Focus on the Family's Breakaway magazine.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310242932
• ISBN-13: 978-0310242932
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,067,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. John Trent is the President of The Center for StrongFamilies and StrongFamilies.com (registered as a 501(c)(3) under the name of "Encouraging Words"). He is a nationally known speaker and award winning author. His recent books include the recently revised and updated million selling book, The Blessing, (An ECPA Gold Medallion Winner) The 2 Degree Difference, The Treasure Tree (a children's book that is also a Gold Medallion Winner)and Chasing Skinny Rabbits.

Dr. Trent released two new books in 2011 in addition to the re-release of The Blessing. 2011 new releases are: "I'd Choose You" a children's book and "A Place Called Blessing". Both are partner books with "The Blessing" and help families participate in The Blessing Challenge.

Dr. Trent speaks at marriage and family conferences across the country, as well as in many corporate settings (including being a past presenter at YPO's prestigious Global Leadership Conference). He has been married for 30 years to his wife, Cindy, and they have two outstanding daughters, Kari and Laura.