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Nati due volte Nati due volte Giuseppe Pontiggia "The first major book by one of Italy's most distinguished novelists to appear in America - an award-winning fictional memoir of a man's transfiguring experiences raising a son whose disabilities wer… OL133409W
Beyond the Beach Beyond the Beach Dick Stafford,Patsy Pearce,Marybeth Wallace,Richard D. Stafford A journal about one man's secluded stay on an Island where sea shells are collected and then provide insights to into men's lives through comparisons of the shells to fatherhood, being a son, a husb… OL15166175W
Making sense of fatherhood Making sense of fatherhood Tina Miller "As family and work demands become more complex, who is left holding the baby? Tina Miller explores men's experiences of fatherhood and provides unique insights into paternal caring, changing masculi… OL15445221W
A dad-shaped hole in my heart A dad-shaped hole in my heart H. Norman Wright "Words of caring and restoration for women whose dads were missing from their lives--whether emotionally, physically, or spiritually"--Provided by publisher. OL15491861W
The ticking is the bomb The ticking is the bomb Nick Flynn A dazzling, searing, and inventive memoir about becoming a father in the age of terror. OL15581748W
Minding Frankie Minding Frankie Maeve Binchy "Baby Frankie is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child and she doesn't have much time. Noel doesn't seem to be the most promising of fathers b… OL15650247W
Soft Patriarchs, New Men Soft Patriarchs, New Men William Bradford Wilcox In the wake of dramatic, recent changes in American family life, evangelical and mainline Protestant churches took markedly different positions on family change. This work explains why these two trad… OL15683434W
Courageous Courageous Randy C. Alcorn,Stephen Kendrick,Alex Kendrick,Chris Fabry Bestselling author Randy Alcorn brings the heart-pounding drama of the screenplay by Alex and Stephen Kendrick to this inspiring novel that also includes subplots, characters, and backstory not seen … OL15991472W
Love and the single mom Love and the single mom C. J. Carmichael "She was an ex-wife, ex-lawyer and soon-to-be ex-owner if her restaurant didn't turn around. To top things off, Margo Evans's ex was getting married again. What if her two children preferred their ne… OL16042603W
A family of their own A family of their own Gail Gaymer Martin With her daughter's health back on track, Kelsey Rhodes counts her blessings. But life is still not easy for the sweet single mom. She craves companionship, yet finds it difficult to trust anyone. Ro… OL16533123W
Rad dad Rad dad Jeremy Adam Smith,Tomas Moniz "Today more than ever, fatherhood demands constant improvisation, risk, and struggle. With grace, honesty, and strength, Rad Dad's writers tackle all the issues that other parenting guides are afraid… OL16584954W
Accidentally Pregnant! Accidentally Pregnant! Rebecca Winters Two months ago Irena and Vincenzo spent a heady week together. Their connection was instant, deep, strong. Yet it could never last--she was destined to marry another. Now Irena is pregnant and alone.… OL16667113W
Dad's guide to pregnancy for dummies Dad's guide to pregnancy for dummies Matthew M. F. Miller A practical, hands-on guide for fathers-to-be, packed with practical information covering all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from your unique perspective-- OL16668623W
The lost saints of Tennessee The lost saints of Tennessee Amy Franklin-Willis After losing his twin to a drowning accident and his wife to divorce, Zeke Cooper leaves his mother and two daughters behind in Tennessee and travels to Virginia horse country, where he considers his… OL17679676W
Falling Falling Elisha Cooper Elisha Cooper spends his mornings writing and illustrating children's books, his afternoons playing with his two daughters. The phrase he hates most is "throw like a girl," so he teaches them to clim… OL17873785W
When you went away When you went away Michael Baron "Only a few months ago, Gerry Rubato had everything he thought he needed from life. He was passionately in love with his college sweetheart after nearly twenty years of marriage, he had a bright, ind… OL17884566W
Papa, PhD Papa, PhD Ralph James Savarese,Paige Reynolds,Mary Ruth Marotte A collection of personal essays from men who wrestle with what it means to be a father in academia today. Organized in three sections, the stories of the contributors depict not merely a balancing ac… OL18593182W
This I believe This I believe John Gregory,Dan Gediman,Mary Jo Gediman "Inspiring essays on love shared by men, women, and young people from all walks of life In the 1950's, Edward R. Murrow's radio program, This I Believe, gave voice to the feelings and treasured belie… OL19906986W
The accidental marriage The accidental marriage Roger B. Thomas Scott and Megan are friends who live and work in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mostly contented with their jobs and same-sex relationships, they meet for lunch and sympathetic conversation from time to… OL19992099W
Keep it fake Keep it fake Eric G. Wilson Shoot straight from the hip. Tell it like it is. Keep it real. We love these commands, especially in America, because they appeal to what we want to believe: that there's an authentic self to whic… OL20001188W
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