Dear Dad: Father, Friend, and Hero [Hardcover]

Bradley Trevor Greive (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2005

Dear Dad is the companion collection to its namesake, Dear Mom. Artfully combining poignant animal photographs with gentle humor and heartfelt words, this homage to dads is treasured by fathers of all ages.

Millions of people worldwide have shown Mom how much they love her by giving her the remarkable New York Times bestselling book Dear Mom.

Perfect for those who struggle to find the right words to tell Dad just how they feel, Dear Dad is a masterful blend of poignant pictures and special thoughts that will convey to Dad how much he means. Bradley Trevor Greive's witty and whimsical, yet moving, pairing of thoughts and images will effortlessly communicate your appreciation and love for all Dad's efforts over the years. He points out that dads might sometimes be far from perfect, but by embodying the fatherly paradox of strength through gentleness, they are still and always the beloved anchor, safely holding fast to all that "family" means today and in the future.

With its infectious humor, poetic insights, carefully chosen words, and charming animal photographs, Dear Dad gets straight to the heart of the role fathers play in our lives. Dear Dad is proof that the most truthful, meaningful things are best expressed simply, and with a chuckle.

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About the Author

New York Times best-selling author Bradley Trevor Greive, author of the modern classic The Blue Day Book, is a household name in 35 countries. His seven prior books have won awards worldwide and sold more than 10 million copies. Born in Australia, Bradley spent most of his childhood living in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore. A graduate of Australia's Royal Military College, he served as a paratroop platoon commander before leaving the army to pursue more creative misadventures. Also an award-winning artist, cartoonist, poet, toy designer, screenwriter, inventor, and qualified cosmonaut, Bradley lives mostly in Sydney, Australia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740750240
• ISBN-13: 978-0740756474
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #630,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Family Relationships > Fatherhood

More About the Author

Since the debut of his international best-seller The Blue Day Book, Bradley Trevor Greive has become an international publishing sensation. A former Australian paratrooper, BTG left the army to pursue more creative misadventures. He has been bitten by wild monkeys and rabid bats and was accepted into the Russian cosmonaut program--though those incidents hopefully were unrelated. He spends most of his time in a tiny Tasmanian hamlet with his three very large dogs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book for Father's Day, July 17, 2011

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This review is from: Dear Dad: Father, Friend, and Hero (Hardcover)

My granddaughter wanted this book for her father. She likes it very much and gave it to him for Father's Day. She is only eight years old but reads at a high level and enjoyed it very much.

5.0 out of 5 stars Precious, June 3, 2011

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This review is from: Dear Dad: Father, Friend, and Hero (Hardcover)

My tough old dad had some crocodile tears running down his face after reading this book. Great, sweet, meaningful gift.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, December 5, 2008

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L.L.M. (SW Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dear Dad: Father, Friend, and Hero (Hardcover)

I am giving this to my dad for X-mas and I think he will really like it. It is a very cute way to say the loving things that are sometimes hard to put into words. The pictures and story go very well together, and the book flows well. After reading it, I felt satisfied that my dad will enjoy this book as a gift.