The Modernization of Fatherhood
The Modernization of Fatherhood

Author: Ralph LaRossa

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 0226469042

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The period between World War I and World War II was an important time in the history of gender relations, and of American fatherhood. Revealing the surprising extent to which some of yesterday's fathers were involved with their children, The Modernization of Fatherhood recounts how fatherhood was reshaped during the Machine Age into the configuration we know today. LaRossa explains that during the interwar period the image of the father as economic provider, pal, and male role model, all in one, became institutionalized. Using personal letters and popular magazine and newspaper sources, he explores how the social and economic conditions of the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression—a period of technical innovation as well as economic hardship—fused these expectations into a cultural ideal. With chapters on the U.S. Children's Bureau, the fathercraft movement, the magazine industry and the development of Parent's Magazine, and the creation of Father's Day, this book is a major addition to the growing literature on masculinity and fatherhood.

An Owner's Manual for Men
An Owner's Manual for Men

Author: Joe Nickaloff

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2011-12-02

Total Pages: 609

ISBN-13: 1468507451

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Being a man in todays society is no easy task. Men are confused and worried about their role as lovers, fathers, protectors, leaders, bread winners and role models. Men rarely realize just what is expected of them and even when they do, how to respond to those expectations can often be elusive. In An Owners Manual For Men, Author Joe Nickaloff combines vast experience, insight and humor to teach you the many things you need to know to be happy, successful, respected and fulfilled - to become the best man you are capable of being. You will learn all about how to get the most out of your life and the one male machine you were given to work with, all in quick, no nonsense lessons that you will find enlightening and easy to understand. Improve Your Sex Life - Get the Most out of Your Career Understand Love, Women, Marriage and Divorce Build Character - Be A Great Leader - Create Wealth Make Good Decisions - Deal with Failure and Defeat Handle Bad News - Beat Depression - Be a Great Parent Enjoy Good Mental and Physical Health - Cope with Stress Find Real Happiness - Become An Expert Crisis Manager Understand Self-Delusion, Revenge, Guilt and Regret -and much more- Ladies, you will also find An Owners Manual For Men an invaluable guide to understanding what makes your man tick and how best to work with him to create a great life together. Hell thank you for reading it and when you are done, give it to him. There has never been a resource like this for men to turn to until now. In An Owners Manual For Men, men of all ages will find the answers to many of lifes big and little mysteries.

Brother to Brother
Brother to Brother

Author: Lloyd A. Young

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-07-28

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 1453517340

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SummaryBrother to Brother:Motivation for Young African-American Men is an anticipated bestseller for 2010. This book is a much needed tool to encourage young men to live up to their God-given potentials.Brother to Brotherprovides thought provoking quotes from various individuals on an array of topics: Education, Family, Fatherhood, Manhood, and Spirituality. Each segment is preceded by an essay relating to the chapter's subject matter.The Young men, the authors, have an established record of working with men, young and old helping them recognize their potential. The authors have reached out to other African-American men to be mentors through writing.Brother to Brother:Motivation for Young African-American Men is expected to be one of the top motivational books of its kind. Whether you are a young man or working with young African-American males, this book is a great addition to your resources for living a purposeful life. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be motivated to "grow into the crown that has been placed above your head."

Brother to Brother
Brother to Brother

Author: LLOYD YOUNG JR; LLOYD A. YOUNG; KEON Y

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-07-28

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 1453517367

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Summary Brother to Brother: Motivation for Young African-American Men is an anticipated bestseller for 2010. This book is a much needed tool to encourage young men to live up to their God-given potentials. Brother to Brother provides thought provoking quotes from various individuals on an array of topics: Education, Family, Fatherhood, Manhood, and Spirituality. Each segment is preceded by an essay relating to the chapter’s subject matter. The Young men, the authors, have an established record of working with men, young and old helping them recognize their potential. The authors have reached out to other African-American men to be mentors through writing. Brother to Brother: Motivation for Young African-American Men is expected to be one of the top motivational books of its kind. Whether you are a young man or working with young African-American males, this book is a great addition to your resources for living a purposeful life. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to be motivated to “grow into the crown that has been placed above your head.”

Daddyhood
Daddyhood

Author: Daniel W. Driscoll

Publisher: St. Francis of Assisi Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781893732421

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Drawing from his own experiences, Driscoll encourages dads to pass on their values, share in their kids' sense of discovery, enjoy the playful and endure the painful - for quieter and more-ordered days come too quickly. Driscoll's vision is about hope, a belief that your child and all children will make a difference - will change the world. This book is truly a revealing and enlightening exploration of the moments that make a man a daddy.

Daddyhood
Daddyhood

Author: Charles Blount

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2008-02-21

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1467825301

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In his book Daddyhood, Charles Blount, well-known author of Whatever Happened to Charlie Boy continues his journey to break the chain of abuse and neglect, which he vividly describes in the story about Charlie Boy. Mr. Blount poses the question, “What is a Daddy?” and presents in convincing argument that, though any man can become a father, it takes lots of work and something special to become a “Daddy.” The author presents his argument through the personal experience of marriage, childbirth and divorce. He also argues that even the break-up of a marriage does not have to mark the end of a family, and for the sake of one’s child, should not. In a series of simple rules, Mr. Blount shows the reader how to accomplish this for the good of your child and your own well being; good advice for anyone wanting the best for their family.

American Fatherhood
American Fatherhood

Author: Lawrence R. Samuel

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-11-05

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1442248114

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American Fatherhood: A Cultural History traces changes in what it means to be a dad in America, from the 1960s through today. The book begins with an overview of fatherhood in America from the “founding fathers” through the 1950s and progresses to the role of fathers as they were encouraged to move beyond being simply providers to becoming more engaged parents, navigating complex and changing gender and family expectations. By tracing the story of fatherhood in the United States over the course of the last half-century, American Fatherhood reveals key insights that add to our understanding of American culture. The book argues that, for most of the twentieth century, male parents were urged to embrace the values and techniques of motherhood. In recent years, however, fathers have rejected this model in place of one that affirms and even celebrates their maleness and their relationships with their children. After decades of attempting to adopt the parenting styles of women, in other words, men have finally forged a form of child-raising that is truer to themselves. In short, fatherhood has become a means of asserting, rather than denying or suppressing, masculinity—an original and counterintuitive argument that makes us rethink the idea and practice of being a dad today.

Tannadee
Tannadee

Author: Maurice Gray

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-02-28

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 1838598278

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Tannadee, a picturesque village in the Scottish Highlands, finds itself suddenly forced to fight for its life when Gordon Weever, a billionaire bully, reveals plans to build an exclusive golf resort nearby. Though most of the locals oppose him, Weever pushes on, employing dirty tricks and splashing cash. Somebody needs to stop him. But who?

Daddies of a Different Kind
Daddies of a Different Kind

Author: Tony Silva

Publisher: NYU Press

Published: 2023-09-12

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 147981704X

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An intimate look at gay and bisexual daddies and their younger partners Over the past several years the term “daddy” has increased in popularity. Although the term has existed for centuries, its meaning has changed over time, and today can refer to desirable older men. In the Western world, same-sex male couples are far more likely to have large age gaps than other types of partnerships, and Daddies of a Different Kind analyzes the stories of gay and bisexual daddies and asks why younger men are interested in older men for sex and relationships. Based on interviews with self-described daddies and young adult men in relationships with older men, Tony Silva uncovers why it is more common for gay and bisexual men to have large age gaps in relationships than heterosexuals or LGBTQ women. These stories reveal that queer relationships with large age gaps are not consistent with a sugar daddy/gold digger stereotype. Instead, daddies mentor younger adult men and transmit knowledge intergenerationally, including how to navigate homophobia, access gay communities, and have fulfilling sex. Silva shows that demographic research understates the commonality of age-gap pairings among gay and bisexual men, and illustrates how daddies shape gay and bisexual communities both culturally and sexually. A fascinating read, Daddies of a Different Kind breaks many commonly held stereotypes about gay and bisexual life.