Fathers Are Forever: A Co-Parenting Guide for the 21st Century [Paperback]

Steven Ashley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001

Fathers Are Forever is a must read for all divorced dads who want to remain involved parents. The saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure applies here. Reading Fathers Are Forever means kids keep their fathers. Every father needs to read this book.

Fathers Are Forever is a handy, 180-page how-to book which draws on actual experiences of men and women seeking to create and sustain co-parenting relationships. The book walks parents through the divorce process from beginning to end. It moves Mom and Dad from adversaries to co-operative parents in spite of the fact that they live in two separate homes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Ashley's book, Fathers Are Forever, offers practical information on what fathers can expect from the divorce process." -- Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 3, 2001

About the Author

Founder of the Divorced Fathers Network (DFN) in Santa Cruz, California, Steven Ashley has assisted hundreds of men and women in creating cooperative relationships with their former spouses. Steven speaks on behalf of fathers and their important contributions as co-parents. He is often a featured guest on radio shows and is frequently mentioned in the media.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Steve Ashley (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556308582
• ISBN-13: 978-1556308581
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,010,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fathers Are Forever: A Co-Parenting Guide for the 21st Cent., July 8, 2002

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Derrick J. Clark, Ph.D. (Santa Cruz, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fathers Are Forever: A Co-Parenting Guide for the 21st Century (Paperback)

In Fathers Are Forever, author Steve Ashley is a relentless advocate for co-parenting and the importance of fathers in their childrens' lives. He speaks to divorced men in an easy to read, understandable style. Most chapters conclude with practical action steps guiding the father through the potential difficulties of co-parenting and the custody process. The book is very validating of fathers, and their experiences in divorce. It is also realistic in its assessment of the bias that fathers face in the custody process, while providing strategy for dealing with that bias.

While helpful at any stage of co-parenting, I believe Fathers Are Forever can be an especially important, supportive took for fathers who are early in the divorce process. Written primarily for fathers and speaking directly to them, this book can also be helpful for anyone involved in co-parenting, including mothers and associated caregivers. Fathers Are Forever is a welcome addition to the toolbox for raising children when divorce occurs.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Helpful Guide, July 26, 2002

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Timothy F. Ashby (Tarquinia, Italia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fathers Are Forever: A Co-Parenting Guide for the 21st Century (Paperback)

As a recently divorced dad struggling for a way to deal with the court system and my relationship with my 8 year old daughter, I found Fathers Are Forever to be invaluable. This book truly is a "how to" guide for fathers (as well as mothers) who want to retain a strong relationship with their children while rebuilding their lives. After reading the book, I attended several of the author's workshoips and came away very impressed with his sincerity and knowledge. As I am both a Ph.D and a law student, I was particularly impressed by the author's insight into basic human psychology as well as the legal system. I recommend Fathers Are Forever in the strongest terms!