Super Husband, Super Dad: You Can Be the Hero Your Family Needs

by Tim Shoemaker

"What does it look like to be a hero to your family?" Many men start just fine on their journey as a husband and dad. But there comes a time in their marriage and family life when they need help to become the man, the husband, and the dad God designed them to be. In Super Husband, Super Dad , author and speaker Tim Shoemaker shows you how to become your family's hero. You'll discover that following God's principles for marriage and parenting brings great rewards, taking you places you've never gone before. And when you follow God's ways, you make the way smoother for the ones you love. It's time to shift into a higher gear. You can become the hero your family needs, and Tim will come alongside to encourage you and show you how.

224 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2014

About the author

Tim Shoemaker is a speaker and author of eight books, including Dangerous Devotions for Guys; Smashed Tomatoes, Bottle Rockets, and Other Outdoor Devotionals; and Mashed Potatoes, Paint Balls, and Other Indoor/Outdoor Devotionals. He has three grown sons and has been happily married for over 32 years. His debut into the juvenile fiction market draws from his experience with kids as a volunteer youth leader for more than sixteen years.

Reviews

[Guillermo Sparks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really whiny and written from an opposable perspective would say dads ate worthless and should stay single

[Fire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super Husband, Super Dad is amazing. Tim Shoemaker has a gift at turning everyday life into an object lesson that makes you really examine the issue. This book is full of those examples as well as tons of tips on how to be a better husband and father. I have implemented several of the things that he covers in this book and have seen a huge change in my home life with my wife and kids.

Guys, even if you aren't a big reader, this book is for you, you owe it to yourself, your wife, and your kids to read this book. Women, there is a great chapter in the back of the book designed solely for you, yet despite this book being written for men, it is full of information and ideas that will help women understand their husband and kids better as well as improve their home life. Women, if your husband won't get this book for himself get it for him, read it together, you will both be glad you did.

I can't recommend this book highly enough. I have already given three copies of it away to others and I plan to use it as a reference book from time to time as well as reread it every once in a while to keep myself in check. Get this book, you won't regret it.

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like what Mr. Shoemaker had to say to men and agree with his points, but I think there's much more to it.

Pros
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He spoke very clearly to the reader and he broke the Biblical model of a husband and father down in a way that's easy to understand. I also like that he referenced "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman rather than give a "one-size-fits-all" model.

Cons
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I think some parts dragged on and it was hard to keep my attention. Of course, this is my personal opinion and I believe this book will grab the attention of others. Unfortunately, it didn't do it for me. I also think the sections dedicated to raising children were short. It's a far more complex task than simply having fun as much as possible. In Mr. Shoemaker's defense, creating a how-to manual for raising kids is impossible and if he were to try, I'm sure he'd still be writing!

Overall, I think this was a good book and recommend to men.