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Letters From Dad: How to Leave a Legacy of Faith, Hope, and Love for Your Family
What began as a passion in the heart of a father of seven has led to a new men's movement. Many fathers are asking "How do I leave something of lasting value to my children and grandchildren?" This book helps dads leave treasured words of love and blessing to their children.
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256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2005
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August 27, 2016
A friend sent this to me a while back. I had never heard of Greg Vaughn and his ministry of Legacy Groups which started in the Dallas area and spread internationally.
Vaughn and a group of men got inspired to write letters to their family members, particularly their children, as a way of imparting blessings on them and a way to leave a written legacy of who they were. Vaughn was inspired by Gary Smalley's book The Blessing. The book is basically about the men's testimonies about the impact it had on their families and how the ministry developed from it.
As you'll see on his website, they sell some expensive stationery and mahogany boxes for the letters. Vaughn spent $800 on box, stationery, and a $40 pen when he got started-- I think that's a little overkill. But I get the idea of blessing others through the written word. One thing that struck me as odd was that as the ministry grew at one point they figured out that a large number of the attendees were either divorced or going through a divorce. It struck me that the divorcing men seemed to be doing it as a way to get their kids to love them again once the divorce was final. That's Dallas, I suppose.
In all, it's a good fast read but filled with sappy emotional stuff and lots of men crying. If you don't have problems with picking up a pen, then don't bother with the book--just get started.
(I don't really want to attach a rating to this one, just doesn't seem appropriate since it's not the typical type of book I review here. )
Vaughn and a group of men got inspired to write letters to their family members, particularly their children, as a way of imparting blessings on them and a way to leave a written legacy of who they were. Vaughn was inspired by Gary Smalley's book The Blessing. The book is basically about the men's testimonies about the impact it had on their families and how the ministry developed from it.
As you'll see on his website, they sell some expensive stationery and mahogany boxes for the letters. Vaughn spent $800 on box, stationery, and a $40 pen when he got started-- I think that's a little overkill. But I get the idea of blessing others through the written word. One thing that struck me as odd was that as the ministry grew at one point they figured out that a large number of the attendees were either divorced or going through a divorce. It struck me that the divorcing men seemed to be doing it as a way to get their kids to love them again once the divorce was final. That's Dallas, I suppose.
In all, it's a good fast read but filled with sappy emotional stuff and lots of men crying. If you don't have problems with picking up a pen, then don't bother with the book--just get started.
(I don't really want to attach a rating to this one, just doesn't seem appropriate since it's not the typical type of book I review here. )
February 16, 2011
This is the story of a man angry with his father for failing to leave any kind of legacy for his children. It is a story to be read not for its literary brilliance or genius, but rather for its insight into sensitive family relationships and interpersonal dynamics. The author is a Christian, and his perspective is reflective of his faith. It is obvious, however, that persons of all beliefs will benefit from the lessons it imparts. I chose to read it being fully aware of the author's motivation and my acknowledgement of my own personal failures as a dad. It is CRITICAL that children know they are unconditionally loved by both parents. It is also CRITICAL that parents who believe they have not lived up to their parental responsibilities should communicate that fact to their children and seek forgiveness and redemption. The author notes not all the men he invited into this adventure were reconciled to their children despite their efforts. I highly recommend this book for any dad!
October 18, 2011
This book and associated program is really a set of advertisements for their $125 wooden box -- don't be fooled, selling the wooden box is their goal not ministering to your men. At least 50% if not 74% of the video program is advertisement for their expensive box -- buy a book on journaling, you'd be better off.
November 8, 2009
I like this author. He admits he is not a writer and not eloquent however, this concept and his message is true and from the heart. This program is great for any man and especially those with teens.
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June 30, 2010Letters From Dad: How to Leave a Legacy of Faith, Hope, and Love for Your Family - We are going to go through this when we start our men's ministry. Greg Vaughn is not the best writer but his ideas are great.
August 31, 2007
Very touching. Reminds us not to delay in telling the people in our life just how much they mean to us.
January 26, 2009
This was written by my boss. Great message.
May 2, 2008
If you got kids/grand kids ... this is an xlnt read.
July 23, 2009
The impact a man can have on his family and their future is immense. Just thinking about writing these letters has raised my awareness of my words and just how much impact they actually have.
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