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2005 FATHER'S DAY ROUNDUP
Fathers unfailingly provide wisdom, comfort and support to their families, and they help shape the lives of the people around them with their love and guidance. To show our affection and appreciation for dads everywhere, FaithfulReader.com has compiled books that honor these influential figures and role models. Included are touching stories and quotations to share between father and child, devotionals to aid their spiritual lives, and thrilling works of fiction for much-deserved downtime.
Nonfiction
 THE BLESSING OF A FATHER'S LOVE
Peggy Schaefer
Ideals Publications
Christian Living
ISBN: 0824958780
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This collection of quotes and short excerpts celebrates the important role of fathers in the family, as well as their unique and loving qualities. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations complement the heartwarming text.
 A DAD'S BLESSING: Sometimes in Words, Sometimes Through Touch, Always by Example
James Robinson
J. Countryman Books
Inspirational
ISBN: 1404101616
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Regardless of age, we need to hear our fathers say special things to us --- sometimes through words and touch, but most importantly through example. This is the perfect book for fathers who want to relate better to their children, mothers who want to encourage their husbands, and sons and daughters who want to say "thank you" to the parents who have given them so much.
 GOD'S WORDS OF LIFE FOR DADS
Inspirio/Zondervan
Spirituality
ISBN: 0310978106
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Fathers are the authority figures in our lives, providing both discipline and love. Because fatherhood is such a tough task and a high calling, they need all the wisdom and encouragement they can get. This attractive gift book features Scripture devotions to inspire dads of all ages, encouraging and strengthening them in this challenging but rewarding role.
 THE HEART OF THE FATHER: True Stories of Inspiration and Encouragement
compiled by Wayne Holmes
Bethany House Publishers
Devotional
ISBN: 076422543X
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Each of the 60 brief stories in this collection reveal the loving, wise, and comforting heart of an earthbound father while directing his children to our all-wise, all-loving and ever-comforting Heavenly Father. These heartwarming pieces serve as a powerful reminder of His special relationship with us. Writers including Max Lucado, George McDonald, Corrie Ten Boom, Josh McDowell, and Gary Smalley will bring both smiles and tears to fathers who love their kids, and to kids who love their fathers.
 KING ME: What Every Son Wants and Needs from His Father
Steve Farrar
Moody Publishers
Family Relationships
ISBN: 0802433219
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KING ME presents a character study of kings of the Old Testament to explore the vital role a father plays in preparing his son to become a godly man. Steve Farrar finds that what separated the good kings from the bad kings was a father who made time commitments to mentor his son, by modeling biblical manhood.
 LETTERS FROM DAD
Greg Vaughn, with Fred Holmes
Integrity Publishers
Christian Living
ISBN: 1591453429
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Many baby boomers are asking themselves how they can leave something of lasting value to their children and grandchildren. Just as God has written us a love letter called the Bible, fathers also can leave treasured words of love and blessing. Men are experiencing a revitalization in their marriages and relationships with their children after attending Letters From Dad seminars. Now for the first time, this remarkable live experience is available in book form.
 THE "OFFICIAL" DAD BOOK: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Being a Dad
Martha Bolton
Howard Publishing
Inspirational
ISBN: 1582293686
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This wonderful tribute to dads --- the fifth volume in the "Official" Book series --- is filled with loving praise and humorous insights. The quirky drawings, inspirational quotes, hilarious lists, fun coupons, and uplifting messages will make any dad feel loved and appreciated.
 THE PERFECT CATCH: Lessons For Life From a Bass Fisherman
H. Norman Wright
Bethany House Publishers
Devotional
ISBN: 0764229443
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This inspirational devotional for fishermen combines fishing tips and anecdotes with biblical applications that will inspire everyone from the occasional angler to the seasoned veteran.
 SERVANT ON THE MOUND
Elliot Johnson, with Paul Fishell
Cross Training Publishing
Devotional
ISBN: 1929478461
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Pitchers like Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez work off a ten-inch mound of clay. At times, they dominate so completely that it seems they come from a higher league. Jesus Christ did some of his best and most profound teaching from a mountainside --- and he did come from a higher league! In this examination of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, readers will grow in the grace and knowledge of our Savior.
 A SPIRITUAL FIELD GUIDE: Meditations for the Open Air
Bernard Brady and Mark Neuzil
Brazos Press
Devotional
ISBN: 1587431181
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Bernard Brady and Mark Neuzil have designed a devotional especially for nature lovers to ponder over the miracles of creation. In this collection, they offer biblical reflections on the natural world, humanity's place in nature, and the role and tradition of "wilderness" in seeking and communicating with God. Each chapter includes a series of prayers and meditations, as well as quotes and readings from Scriptural and Historical nature-lovers such as St. Augustine, Annie Dillard, and Wendell Berry.
 THANKS FOR BEING A DAD
Patricia Lutherbeck
Elm Hill Books
Inspirational
ISBN: 140418547X
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A father has a very unique job. He must play a number of different roles, including mentor, provider, and friend. THANKS FOR BEING A DAD celebrates them all, and promises to encourage, inspire, and show appreciation to fathers by letting them know that they are truly loved and cherished.
 THEY CALL ME DAD: The Practical Art of Effective Fathering
Ken Canfield
Howard Publishing
Inspirational/Parenting
ISBN: 1582294682
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This powerful exposé, which uncovers the spiritual insights of effective fathering, has been developed from years of research and shaped by a biblical world view. In THEY CALL ME DAD, Dr. Ken Canfield encourages fathers to stimulate their faith through modeling and teaching children to out-think, out-live, and out-love the world.
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Fiction
 LAST RESORT
Hannah Alexander
Steeple Hill
Romance/Suspense
ISBN: 0373785402
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When 12-year-old Clarissa Cooper vanishes from her home, her cousin Noelle returns to their hometown to aid the search --- and uncovers a web of secrets that has haunted her family for generations.
 LEVI'S WILL
W. Dale Cramer
Bethany House Publishers
Fiction
ISBN: 0764229958
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At the age of 19, Will Mullet escapes his Amish community, leaving behind a pregnant girlfriend and his traditional existence. After starting anew by joining the army and starting a family of his own, he realizes that his new life always will be tainted by his past. In hopes of righting his past wrongs, he takes his wife and two sons to meet his father, but is met with anger and rejection. Willing to spend years working to regain his father's love and respect, Will's relationship with his own sons suffers. Can Will learn that love --- not work --- heals the past and give hope to his family's future?
 MONSTER
Frank Peretti
WestBow Press
Suspense
ISBN: 084991180X
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Author Interview
In hopes of a retreat from the big city, Reed Shelton and his wife Rebecca take a hike into the beautiful Northwestern woods, surrounded by gorgeous mountains, waterfalls, and hundreds of acres of unspoiled wilderness. However, someone or something is following close behind, killing everyone in its path. Frank Peretti's thrilling drama is as thought-provoking as it is suspenseful.
 WRAPPED IN RAIN
Charles Martin
WestBow Press
Fiction
ISBN: 0785261826
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Tucker hides behind his successful career as an international photographer to escape from thoughts of his drunken abusive father and his struggles dealing with his brother Mutt's rapidly deteriorating mental disorder. He is forced to confront the demons of his past when Mutt escapes from a mental hospital, and his childhood friend Katie surfaces while escaping from an abusive husband. Rather than succumb to misfortune, Tucker must face his father and open his heart once again.
--- Compiled and written by Marisa Emralino
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