Books for Fathers

Following are books recommend by National Fatherhood Initiative for fathers and facilitators working with fathers.

Council of Dads

A moving, illuminating new work from New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler that touches on life and death, love and fatherhood, and offers inspiration for us all.

When faced with a life-threatening diagnosis, Bruce Feiler's thoughts turned to his two daughters - who would fill the roles that he had filled as their father? Learn More

Memento

Memento is a new book by Michael McQueen that gives fathers the ability to pass their story on to their children. It's filled with questions about life that allow dads to reflect back and share their true selves with their children. Learn More. 

Handy Dad

HGTV host Todd Davis presents 25 awesome projects for dads to build with their kids. Busy dads can choose projects that range from simple to challenging and take anywhere from five minutes to a full weekend.  Learn More

Start Where You Are

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir and blockbuster movie starring Will Smith – inspired millions of people and brought Chris Gardner sudden fame. Thousands of fans all over the world contacted him, sharing their own stories of struggle and triumph and asking him two important questions: “How did you do it?” and “How can I do it too?” And now, as countless people are being forced to start over, Chris is approached and asked the keys to success on a daily basis. Learn More