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The Man Who Would Be Dad (Capital Ideas) (Hardcover)

by Hogan Hilling (Author) "As Tina gently embraced our firstborn son, Grant, she greeted him with a glowing "Hi, Sweetie..." (more)
Key Phrases: Real Dad, Papa Bill, Father's Day (more...)

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When Hilling, an instructor of expectant fathers and the founder of several Orange County fathers' networks, held his newborn son for the first time, it felt "awkward and anticlimactic." Only a few years later he was a stay-at-home dad devoted foremost to nurturing his three sons. In the brief, impressionistic vignettes that make up this tome, Hilling describes how he learned to be a father, shares stories about his kids and offers advice for other dads who may feel nervous or confused about their roles in their children's lives.
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"He shares the lessons he learned along the way and his increasingly fatherly wisdom with humor and grace." -- Beth Snider, Kids VT

"Hogan (is) an elder statesman of the at-home dad movement…" -- Brian Reid, Washington Post

"The reader will enjoy Hogan’s development into a sensitive, caring father with strong relationships with his wife and sons." -- Elaine Butler, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities Newsletter

"Through sheer absorption, he would have ample information to pass along. Through keen perception, the book becomes more than that." -- Craig Beem, OC Family

"a good book for virtually any father to read.... I recommend this..." -- Tom Anderson, The Times for Fathers & Families

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Product Details

Hardcover: 180 pages
Publisher: Capital Books; 1 edition (February 28, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1892123959
ISBN-13: 978-1892123954
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,751,095 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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First Sentence:
As Tina gently embraced our firstborn son, Grant, she greeted him with a glowing "Hi, Sweetie." Read the first page

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Real Dad, Papa Bill, Father's Day, Papa George, Lake Sabrina

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This book cites 3 books:

Fathers and Sons (Penguin Classics) by Ivan Turgenev in Front Matter
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie on page 148
The Lutheran Church (Christian denominations series) by Roy Long in Front Matter

6 books cite this book:

The Stay-at-Home Dad Handbook by Peter Baylies on page 35, and Back Matter
Bye-Bye Boardroom: Confessions from a New Breed of Stay-at-home Moms (Capital Ideas for Business & Personal Development) by Rachel Hamman in Front Matter
Hannah's Art of Home: Managing Your Home Around Your Personality (Capital Lifestyles) by Hannah Keeley in Front Matter
Parent's Guide to Business Travel: Practical Advice and Wisdom for When You Have to Be Away (Capital Ideas Book) by Charlie Hudson in Front Matter
Use Your Fingers, Use Your Toes: Quick and Easy Step-By-Step Solutions to Your Everyday Math Problems (Capital Ideas Book) by Beth Norcross in Front Matter

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1.0 out of 5 stars Did we read the same book???, February 24, 2004

By	Jallen (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Man Who Would Be Dad (Capital Ideas) (Paperback)

First clue that this would be a book I wouldn't like; the "star" in the upper left of the cover states "A Gift Book for Dads". That's publisher code for "There's no way in heck a dad would buy this for himself".

One reviewer said, "...it was a quick read..." That's because there is practically no text to this book. Some pages consist of only two sentences (using "See Dick run" size text, to boot!).

Speaking of pages...I guess I needed to read the physical description of the book more closely. Anyone else notice the size of the book? I didn't until it arrived. It looks like one of those little books you used to buy in grade school for fifty cents.

Now to content... There isn't any. Well, that's not totally fair. The content is the same stuff you have between your ears...common sense. If you like reading bumper stickers of the "Visualize World Peace" variety, then by all means, buy this book!

As a relatively newly minted Stay At Home Dad (SAHD), I found Mr. Hogan's book to be of little value. Mr. Hogan hits every obvious point about fathering. I guess there might be men out there that might get value from this book. They are the ones that put a "This side up" sticker on their child's head, though.

In conclusion, there are sooooo many better resources out there than this book. I expected more for the price. Talk to your county/state Family Services offices. Hit the web and look up info on SAHD's (or SAHM's). The info and resources you need are out there.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrating the joys of fatherhood, May 22, 2002

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This book is a beautiful reflection of one man's journey into fatherhood. Through very personal and candid reflections on the day to day joys and challenges of being a stay at home dad, Hogan paints a portrait of the "dad" side of parenting and the potential for what it can be. Beautifully and sensitively written.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Learning One Mans' Dad Journey, May 20, 2002

By	"sherdm" (Caro, Mi United States) - See all my reviews

I needed to read this book to help my two young sons understand what is is to be a father to their children. You see, my sons have not had a dad since age 4 and 5 and are now 20 and 21. and fathers in their own right. I was directed to this book by friends and it did not let me down. Hogan deals with the ups and downs of fatherhood, marriage maintainence and handling multiple children. Hilling also shares his adjustment to parenting a disabled child. A valuable resource to men and women alike in parenting from a very insightful and honest man.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for any Dad!
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Published on July 16, 2002 by Roland M. Vieira

5.0 out of 5 stars A View of Fatherhood from a Female Perspective
This very readable book should not be missed. It is both entertaining and educational. Hogan Hilling writes with sensitivity, understanding and a sense of humor on the topic of... Read more

Published on June 24, 2002 by Sally von Zirngibl

5.0 out of 5 stars Hogan Hilling - The Man Who Would Be Dad
This is an excellent book for fathers and fathers-to-be. I enjoyed reading Mr. Hilling's accounts of his feelings and emotions of becoming a father, the learning experience of... Read more

Published on June 15, 2002 by Regina Clemmer

5.0 out of 5 stars A Glimpse into the World of an At Home Dad
In his book, Hogan is able to share many of the unique experiences, issues, and concerns that one faces as an At Home Dad. Read more

Published on May 30, 2002 by abbajl

5.0 out of 5 stars A Warm-Hearted Look at Fatherhood.
Hogan Hilling, author of The Man Who Would Be Dad, provides an insightful and humorous look at the day to day challenges of raising children. Read more

Published on May 25, 2002 by Anthony

4.0 out of 5 stars Touching and insightful
This book is a quick read and well worth it. It contains many great moments of what it is to be a father, and the thoughts that many of us have. Read more

Published on May 9, 2002 by larsentk

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Gift for the Man in Your Life!
What a lovely story! Hogan Hilling writes of the journey he took from being a nervous, detached first time father to a full time, stay at home dad who has appeared on "Oprah,"... Read more

Published on May 9, 2002

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