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Fatherless Sons: Healing the Legacy of Loss
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"Research shows that most men now are better fathers than their own fathers were to them. A generation of men are 'making it up,' giving to their children more than they received. No one describes the poignancy--and hope--of contemporary fatherhood better than Jonathan Diamond's heartfelt and insightful new book. For every man who had a father--and who wants to be one."
--Terrence Real, author of I Don't Want to Talk About Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression and How Can I Get Through to You?: Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women
"Diamond's moving account of his relationship with his father is a nuanced exploration of mourning and its aftermath."
--Publishers Weekly
"This is a powerful and beautiful book, written with warmth, humor, and generosity of spirit. Fatherless Sons guides us through the complex journey of grief, helping to transform pain and anguish into hope and healing."
--Dr. Dusty Miller, author of Your Surviving Spirit and Women Who Hurt Themselves
"Research shows that most men now are better fathers than their own fathers were to them. A generation of men are 'making it up,' giving to their children more than they received. No one describes the poignancy--and hope--of contemporary fatherhood better than Jonathan Diamond's heartfelt and insightful new book. For every man who had a father--and who wants to be one."
--Terrence Real, author of I Don't Want to Talk About Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression and How Can I Get Through to You?: Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women
"Diamond's moving account of his relationship with his father is a nuanced exploration of mourning and its aftermath."
--Publishers Weekly
"This is a powerful and beautiful book, written with warmth, humor, and generosity of spirit. Fatherless Sons guides us through the complex journey of grief, helping to transform pain and anguish into hope and healing."
--Dr. Dusty Miller, author of Your Surviving Spirit and Women Who Hurt Themselves
272 pages, Hardcover
First published August 25, 2006
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September 12, 2007
I liked this book. Some of the so-called insights into male child / father relationships seemed superficial. Some of them were eye-opening and did throw some light on just how "lost" men and fathers are to their families. I definitely recommend this book for any male who has a deep (or not-so-deep) unrequited struggle in his heart and mind regarding his father.
October 21, 2023
The book can be useful for people who try to understand the father-son relationships critically. The author offers stories and reflections on some examples of the relationships, including his own. The narrative gives a sense of realistic view on the father's legacy, yet it is respectful, and tactful. For me, the book is a life-changing phenomenon. It helped me to overcome my childhood traumas, and break free from the father's influence. I recommend the book for those who are trying to find the understanding of such a complicated relationship.
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