Questions To Bring You Closer To Dad: 100+ Conversation Starters for Fathers and Children of Any Age! [Paperback]

Stuart Gustafson (Author), Robyn Freedman Spizman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007

It's never too late to get to know the man who loves you best of all. Even if your dad is the stereotypical "man of few words," this book will help you encourage your father to open up about himself, his life, and his relationship with you. The first section describes the many ways you can grow closer to your father no matter what your respective ages and no matter how you've related to one another thus far. The second section consists of 50 compelling questions that promote dialogue, discussion, and intimacy - and makes it easy to gather and record these memories, feelings, and info not only for this generation, but for generations to come.

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About the Author

Stuart Gustafson is an author, mathematician, computer scientist, and university professor. This book is his effort to give readers what he could not give himself He lives in Boise, Idaho. Robyn Freedman Spizman is an award-winning author. She has written dozens of inspirational and educational nonfiction books during her accomplished career. Visit www.robynspizman.com for more information.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598692828
• ISBN-13: 978-1598692822
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,062,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Family Relationships > Fatherhood
  • #72 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Sociology > Marriage & Family

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars priceless, August 9, 2007

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Ben F. Eiseman "ben" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Questions To Bring You Closer To Dad: 100+ Conversation Starters for Fathers and Children of Any Age! (Paperback)

i can't put a value on how much my dad enjoyed answering these

questions and how grateful i am to be able to do this and

have this info. i wish everybody could ask these questions

while they're able to get the answers. getting this info.

and sharing this intimacy with a parent is priceless.

these questions would be great for mom, too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Live far away from your dad? Try using this book to email him a "Question of the Day!", July 2, 2007

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A. Auletta (CA) - See all my reviews
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I decided to buy this book and email my dad who lives 3,000 miles away what I called "The Question of the Day" and get to know him better. I wrote his responses inside the book for my kids to read one day. He was so open to the emails and looked forward to getting them everyday. I even turned it around and answered some of the questions that I could so that he could get to know me better too! I got married at 20 and moved away from home and now that I am in my late 30's I felt that it was important to get to know my dad who has always been a bit reserved and I think found it easier to email his answers to me than to actually talk about them. Becuase of this book, I do feel closer to my dad! Try it, some of the answers will surprise you too!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great investment in your history, May 16, 2007

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Robyn "Robyn" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Questions To Bring You Closer To Dad: 100+ Conversation Starters for Fathers and Children of Any Age! (Paperback)

I originally got this for my fiancee since he was going to Iraq in a few months. His son is 6 and to give him the peace of mind. Well now I am sending this book to my father. You could also use this for your Mom or anyone in your family! A great way to add to your history and relationships!!