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The Good Father [Paperback]

Diane Chamberlain
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 24, 2012
A beloved daughter. A devastating choice. And now there's no going back.

Four years ago, nineteen-year-old Travis Brown made a choice: to raise his newborn daughter on his own. While most of his friends were out partying and meeting girls, Travis was at home, changing diapers and worrying about keeping food on the table. But he's never regretted his decision. Bella is the light of his life. The reason behind every move he makes. And so far, she is fed. Cared for. Safe.

But when Travis loses his construction job and his home, the security he's worked so hard to create for Bella begins to crumble….

Then a miracle. A job in Raleigh has the power to turn their fortunes around. It has to. But when Travis arrives in Raleigh, there is no job, only an offer to participate in a onetime criminal act that promises quick money and no repercussions.

With nowhere else to turn, Travis must make another choice for his daughter's sake.

Even if it means he might lose her.


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Editorial Reviews

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"A complex, heart-wrenching tale, Chamberlain's latest novel...offers a Jodi Picoult– like story line yanked from the most shocking of headlines. ...[The] frankness of each scene and character should grab readers and keep them eagerly turning pages right up to the startling climax."--Booklist on The Midwife's Confession

"Diane Chamberlain's characters are so realistic that you feel you know them in person, and when you get to the end of the book, you miss them."--New York Times bestselling author Tatiana de Rosnay

"Diane Chamberlain's The Midwife's Confession is a compelling tale of friendship and motherhood told with compassion and vivid honesty. Chamberlain takes the reader on a taut journey filled with secrets, heartbreak and the power of hope. Impossible to put down The Midwife's Confession will break your heart and then mend it tenderly back together."--New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf

"The Midwife's Confession is an engrossing tale, one that keeps you guessing to the end, with all its twists and turns. This is a novel you won't want to miss!"-Eileen Goudge, New York Times bestselling author of Once in a Blue Moon

"Chamberlain weaves an intensely engaging story of three people with a tragic past, complicated present, and unknown future who must struggle with trust, betrayal, and forgiveness." Booklist on The Lies We Told

About the Author

Diane Chamberlain is the bestselling author of twenty novels, including The Midwife's Confession and The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes. Diane lives in North Carolina and is currently at work on her next novel. Visit her Web site at www.dianechamberlain.com and her blog at www.dianechamberlain.com/blog and her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Diane.Chamberlain.Readers.Page.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Mira; Original edition (April 24, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780778313465
  • ISBN-13: 978-0778313465
  • ASIN: 0778313468
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #171,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey where, at the age of twelve, I wrote several dreadful novellas, read and admired only by my family. When college rolled around, I forgot about writing and received my bachelor's and master's degrees in Social Work from San Diego State University. I was a hospital social worker in San Diego, and later in Washington DC. I also had a private psychotherapy practice working mainly with teenagers. All the while, I was writing on the side. I viewed my writing as a hobby, but it quickly became a passion. I finally decided to take a class in 'writing the novel.' I was very shy about showing my work to the instructor, but when I finally did, he loved it! He encouraged me to aim for publication and I decided to go for it. A few years later, my first novel, PRIVATE RELATIONS, was published.

Since then, I've written about a book a year- twenty-one at last count. I now live in North Carolina, the beautiful state where many of my books are set and where I'm ten minutes from my grandbabies. I share my life with my soulmate, John, who's a photographer as well as my muse, and with my two shelties, Keeper and Jet.

Are you wondering what my books are about? One of my readers in Japan had this to say about my work: "You make me believe life is beautiful even if it is full of pain and rage." Her words touch me deeply. They hang on the wall above my computer and help me remember exactly what it is I'm trying to achieve in my stories. I hope you'll enjoy them.

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I've read every book by Diane Chamberlain but... April 24, 2012
Format:Paperback
Never in four hours. You know that expression I couldn't put it down? Well it's a very real here. I think I'm a such a practical person, I know there's other things in life than reading a book, things I really must get done. But I simply needed to know how it would end. I don't like reading reviews that tell the story but rather pique my interest. I know you don't know me, but I would be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn't enjoy this book. The Good Father is Chamberlain's best in my opinion. Give it a try and don't blame me if dinner is late :-)
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The good father April 24, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
In one word, excellent. This is one of those books that I'd give 6 stars too if I could. This will be an all time favorite book of mine and I will recommend it every chance I get.

I don't want to say too much about the book because I don't want to give anything away for another reader so I'll keep it simple.

This book is about a single dad, Travis, who is doing his best to raise his 4yr old little girl, Bella, when tragedy strikes and his world slowly falls apart.

I sure hope Diane Chamberlain gets all the credit she's due with this one. I told my sister while I was reading that I can't wait to see how it ends and at the same time I didn't want it to end.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Get the tissues ready! April 24, 2012
Format:Paperback
Oh. My. God. Get the tissues ready. I am warning you right now, I do not have the words to properly describe how wonderful this book was, but I'll try my best. {VERY mild spoilers.}

So often fathers get the short end of the stick when it comes to reputation, even more so for teen fathers. The Good Father is the story of Travis Brown, who through unexpected events comes to be the sole parent of his baby girl, Bella. He is providing for and loving his daughter, and even if they aren't rich, they have each other and are happy. When Travis is faced with a tragedy, his circumstances drastically change and he is faced with something he never thought he would even have to consider, but what other choice does he have? He HAS to have money to provide for/care for Bella.

The Good Father is also Robin, and Erin's stories as well. Robin successfully put her baby girl out of her mind for the past four years, not too hard considering she had never even laid eyes on her. She is healthy, successfully running a B & B, and is engaged to be married to the {hopefully} future Mayor of Beufort. Life is good, or so she thinks. When a family member has a baby girl, it brings back thoughts of her own baby, and how/where she is today. She tries to push the thoughts away, but how long can she really do that?

Erin has suffered a loss that is every parents greatest fear. She isn't coping well, an is in fact just going through the day to day motions of living. That is, until she meets Travis and Bella.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars too unbelievable
Too much fairy tale I like books that tell a story that is believable this story is not so the story line is not good
Published 5 days ago by saldino
5.0 out of 5 stars THE GOOD FATHER
The good father. Good book. Could not put it down. I cried at the beginning middle and at the end of the book.
Published 6 days ago by MARCELLA SANCHEZ
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
The book started off a bit slow but I read that in other reviews. I kept reading and in the end I was happy I did..
Published 10 days ago by Cori Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book. I connected with the main character right away....
I loved this book and had a hard time putting it down. A real slice of life. I will read more of this author's books and would recommend this one to any of my friends.
Published 21 days ago by Karen Heil
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy read, good story, but very predictable
I love Diane Chamberlain and have read several of her books. I liked this one, it was engaging, but very predictable. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Jenna Duggan
2.0 out of 5 stars Simple but entertaining
This is my first Diane Chamberlain book so this may be her style - I found this one to be very quick to lock you in and and a great read for the beach; however it was very simple... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jodie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent with Characters That Seem Real
I got hooked on Diane Chamberlain after picking up the The Secret Life of Cee-Cee Wilkes at Target one day. Now I have read almost all of her books. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JBJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming.
I loved this book. I was sorry when I finished. Feel like I am losing this sweet little girl from my life.
Published 1 month ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Diane Chamberlain book
I love anything by Diane Chamberlain...she's one of my favorite authors and I always find her books impossible to put down.
Published 1 month ago by Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars If u want a good book this one is perfect!
It keeps you wanting to read more and more. I never wanted to put it down but it does have some swearing but it just makes the book more realistic! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jessica Glambert
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