The Father Connection: How You Can Make the Difference in Your Child's Self-Esteem and Sense of Purpose (Right Your Wrong) [Paperback]

Josh McDowell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996 | Series: Right Your Wrong

“As a young father I was running scared . . . I feared the culture would capture my kids . . . but I figured if I could find the ultimate model of fatherhood and then emulate that model, I had a fighting chance.”

 

Updated and redesigned for a new generation of dads, Josh McDowell’s ECPA Gold Medallion Award winner The Father Connection looks at ten parenting qualities inspired by the ultimate model of fatherhood. Embracing these godly characteristics will make all the difference in a child, boosting self-esteem and sense of purpose, helping him or her to:

 

• Feel loved and secure

• Develop a reputation of integrity

• Know their dad keeps his promises

• Stand up to unhealthy peer pressure

• Avoid drug and alcohol abuse

• Save sex until marriage

• Desire their father’s counsel

• Admit when they’re wrong

• Come to their dad in times of trouble or hurt

• Admire and respect their father as their parent

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Josh McDowell is a popular Christian apologist, evangelist, and writer whose landmark best-selling books include More Than a Carpenter, Evidence That Demands a Verdict, and Right from Wrong. He and his wife Dorothy have four grown children and live in Dallas, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805460942
• ISBN-13: 978-0805460940
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Josh McDowell has been reaching the spiritually skeptical for almost five decades. Since beginning ministry in 1961, Josh has delivered more than 24,000 talks to over 10 million young people in 118 countries. He is the author or co-author of 120 books, with over 51 million copies distributed worldwide; including More Than a Carpenter (over 15 million copies printed in 85 languages), and The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict, recognized by World magazine as one of the twentieth century's top 40 books. Josh continues to travel throughout the United States and countries around the world, helping young people and adults strengthen their faith and understanding of Scripture. Josh will tell you that his family is his ministry. He and his wife, Dottie, have been married for 39 years and have four children and four grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dads -- BUY THIS BOOK!, April 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Father Connection: How You Can Make the Difference in Your Child's Self-Esteem and Sense of Purpose (Right Your Wrong) (Paperback)

I am a very happy father of a five year old and three year old. Being a father has been a life long dream that is far better than anything I could have ever imagined. This book stoked the fires of my passion to be a father like my Heavenly Father. It his written with insight that will make you a better Dad and man. I am starting a Bible study in a few weeks with fathers and we will go through this book. Do your kids a favor and get this book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great book for EVERYBODY!, September 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Father Connection: How You Can Make the Difference in Your Child's Self-Esteem and Sense of Purpose (Right Your Wrong) (Paperback)

As a single woman without kids I found that I still got a lot out of this book! The book is excellent for ANYBODY who deals with kids, whether it be dads, moms, aunts, uncles, etc. The book covers a broad range of topics including, divorced parents, step-parents, and single mom families. This book would be a blessing to anybody who read it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, February 4, 2008

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This review is from: The Father Connection: How You Can Make the Difference in Your Child's Self-Esteem and Sense of Purpose (Right Your Wrong) (Paperback)

This book is a very good work on the important role that a father plays in the life of his child or children. I like the reflection, discussion and action section at the end of each chapter. I also like the "I want to be the kind of father my Father is" repetition at crucial points throughout the book. There were points where the author referred to we but the we was not clear. However, the use of practical examples and research findings made the book relevant. The use of Scripture was faithful to the context of the passages. The book is well organized. It is a significant contribution to building healthy families, especially father child relationship. It even offers hope to step-fathers. The author augments his claim on the premise that one's ability to be a good father is grounded in being in a good relationship with one's heavenly Father. The principles set out in Breaking Free: The Key to Empowerment, Happiness & Fulfillmentcan help one to deal with issues that may prevent him from becoming the kind of father his Father is.