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I have over a hundred books on fatherhood and raising a son. Some are good. Some are cute. Some are scholarly. Only Letters to my Son is profound. It's hard being a dad. This book tells me why it's worth the struggle. Fatherhood is the biggest responsibility of all. This book will help you do it right. Thanks, Mr. Nerburn. After five years I still return to this book for guidance.
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I first came across this book because I saw an email with the chapter on "Partners and Marriage" circulating on the Web. That chapter was one of the highlights of this book. It was falsely attributed, but a quick search of the Internet revealed its true author.
Its chapters share Nerburn's accumulated insights on life and matters that concern males across generations. The male instinct does not encourage the sharing of many private matters - many fathers are unwilling, or perhaps unable, to discuss these topics with their male heirs. Yet these questions rise up again and again to trouble generation after generation of men.
Nerburn has done us all a favour by addressing this book to all men, young and old. He speaks of matters you wished your father had shared with you. Somewhere inside, there are gems of wisdom that can change your outlook in life.
Like any fatherly advice, some parts do not go down easy. They may sound like words from another era, of someone who's not quite in touch with your generation. But on deeper reflection, they echo a timeless truth, and speak of eternal principles that guide our lives.
A book well-worth your money and time.
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This "inspirational and informative" book was not so easy for me to read. Mr. Nerburn takes a very interesting look at many things. In some instances it bothered me the way he looks at things. Other times, I was greatful for his insight. If you choose to read this, please do so carefully. Don't take it all to heart and believe that he has all the answers to life's great questions.
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I purchased this book for the main purpose of having a gift idea for my son's father. The book is written from the heart and after reading it I received a lot of new perspective. However, I would not consider this is an appropriate book for someone that is struggling with their identity as a father, rather a book that will add some enlightenment and comfort to someone fairly grounded. I didn't agree with all of the themes. As an example, under the chapter of religon, I gather that although Mr. Nerburn considers himself a spiritual person, the purpose of God in his life is more of a mystical being providing comfort and direction. The chapter on sex was very well put together. His letter encourages alot of reflection about the feeling behind the act and adds a lot of perspective to the pitfalls waiting for those that don't understand and/or respect the act and especially the person whom you've chose to share this wtih. This is an area so often overlooked in books which try to encourage parents. I highly recommend this book, but like any book of this kind, filter the information as it applies to your life.
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This book is extremely well written and very insightful. A great book for any man or any father of a boy. The book is full of wisdom and advice that will provide insight to the reader on how to convey values to their son. It crafts solid explainations to difficult questions that men have throughout life.
The book gives the reader the tools to become a better person and to appreciate other people and life in general. It could be called "the gentle-mans coaching guide". I couldn't put the book down until I finished it and I can't remember the last time that happened.
Hats off to the author for crafting this magnificient work which gets us to stop and think about what is important. That's quite a feat in this "point and click" society.
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