The Alphabet For New And Expecting Fathers

Very little can prepare you for fatherhood. You can read all of the books, listen to all of the podcasts, and consult all of the fathers you know, and you still won't have a clear picture of your unique parenting journey. "The Alphabet for New and Expecting Fathers" isn't the truth, but a truth. It details one man's journey from not wanting to have children, to trying to be the best father he can be, every single day. Told through 26 essays, each corresponding with a letter of the alphabet, Shawn Taylor details the highs, lows, and the rocky in-betweens of contemporary fatherhood.

"Among the greatest gifts we can give our children are the gifts of our growth, healing, and self-awareness. Shawn Taylor's The ABCs for New and Expecting Fathers is a clarion call for becoming the kind of father many of us wish we'd had. Part memoir, part straight-no-chaser advice manual, this book chronicles the losses and triumphs of fatherhood, with lessons and support for everyone from fathers-to-be to seasoned, veteran dads. Taylor reminds us that it's never too late to course correct and be who are children need us to be. He writes with humor, candor, and vulnerability about aspects of parenting we don't talk about enough: the loneliness, the missteps, our insecurities. Timely, deeply personal, and political, these ABCs cover more than the basics. They offer a beautiful and ultimately hopeful blueprint for raising capable, confident, free children who thrive in the world." - Deesha Philyaw author of Co-Parenting 101: Helping Your Kids Thrive in Two Households After Divorce and The Secret Lives of Church Ladies

• Publisher: Shawn Taylor
  
• Publish Date: April 14, 2025
  
• Pages: 136
  
• Language: English
  
• Type: Paperback
  
• EAN/UPC: 9780977138319
  
• Dimensions: 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.3 inches | 0.4 pounds
  
• BISAC Categories: Family & Parenting