I'm Their Dad! Not Their Babysitter!: Essays, Anecdotes and War Stories Celebrating Fatherhood [Paperback]

Tim Herrera (Author), John M. Platt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 11, 2000

Im Their Dad! Not Their Babysitter is a humorous collection of essays and anecdotes about family life as seen through a loving fathers eyes. Author R.T. Herrera strikes a common chord with all parents by offering a charming and totally real look at the joys and frustrations of parenthood.

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About the Author

Tim Herrera is a writer, columnist, television news reporter and Little League and soccer coach in Sacramento, California. Tim has written articles for national publications including: The New York Times, Modern Dad, News Photographer Magazine and Catholic Forester. His work has also appeared in the on-line magazine My Village. Tim and his wife are the parents of four children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (April 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595092454
• ISBN-13: 978-0595092451
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,789,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tim Herrera is an author who has done just about everything a person can do in media: newspaper columnist, television news reporter, radio reporter and anchor, TV news anchor, free -lance writer, talk show host and Communications Director.

He is the author of five books and hundreds of newspaper columns and free lance magazine articles.

Tim is also a seasoned communications specialist with extensive expertise in media relations. His work has been honored by the Northern California Publishers & Authors, National School Public Relations Association and the California School Public Relations Association.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Summer Read, May 26, 2000

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Bruce D. Rice (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'm Their Dad! Not Their Babysitter!: Essays, Anecdotes and War Stories Celebrating Fatherhood (Paperback)

This is a must read for parents, young and old. The author has a great flair for humor mixed with serious thoughts on parenting, fatherhood in particular. The stories are drawn from his experiences raising his own children, but the reader soon realizes the universal application to all parents. Take this book to the beach, on an airplane, etc. You will be glad you did. Bruce & Marge Rice

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughed and cried, August 17, 2001

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Tracy B. (Elk Grove, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I'm Their Dad! Not Their Babysitter!: Essays, Anecdotes and War Stories Celebrating Fatherhood (Paperback)

Gloriously funny and poignant at the same time. Made me want to hug my 6-year-old - they are only young once and Tim Herrera brings you into that world of cherishing special "ordinary" moments. Bravo, Tim! This should be on every gift list for Dads.... Write another one ----

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed !, July 11, 2000

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Ron Middlekauff (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I'm Their Dad! Not Their Babysitter!: Essays, Anecdotes and War Stories Celebrating Fatherhood (Paperback)

Thanks Tim, for an insightful look into what parenthood is. The title "I'm Their Dad! Not Their Babysitter!" sums it up well. More dad's out there should read this book and see how important and enjoyable BEING THERE FOR THEIR CHILDREN can be. My son is only 19 months old...but I can tell that MY life is just beginning. Oh, the adventures we'll have! Thanks again Tim for the heads up!