Always Daddy's Girl

by H. Norman Wright

No matter how old she is, a woman's relationship with her father - whether it was wonderful or painful - had an impact on the person she is today. Her relationship with men, her career and her feelings about herself have all been shaped by her father, whether she realizes it or not. Now, with the help of noted marriage and family counselor H. Norman Wright, women can begin to understand how their fathers had a profound effect on their emotions and behaviors as adults.

Genres: Relationships, Christian, Parenting, Health, Family

284 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

H. Norman Wright is a well-respected Christian counselor who has helped thousands of people improve their relationships and deal with grief, tragedy, and other concerns. He helps couples bring vibrancy to their relationships through counseling, seminars, and more than 90 books, including Before You Say “I Do” and After You Say “I Do.” Norm also reveals insights for spiritual growth, great relationships, and success in devotionals that include Strong to the Core, Quiet Times for Every Parent, and Truly Devoted: What Dogs Teach Us About Life, Love, and Loyalty. www.hnormanwright.com

Reviews

[Sara Corona · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recommend this book to any woman that has seeks emotional healing in the area of father-daughter relationships. I asked my Psychology professor to recommend a good Christian book and she mentioned this one. Let me just say that this was a wonderful first step toward emotionally healing. I was also going to Pastoral counseling while I read the book and the combination of the two was very helpful. I encourage people to read this book actively and engage in practical things the author tells you to do. With a lot of prayer and an open heart you will take a lot out from this book.

[Laquista Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've really enjoyed this book. It gave me a totally awesome view on how I felt about my father and what to expect with my own daughter and my husband. I plan to go back through the notes I've highlighted and do a essay.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is some really excellent insight in this book. I read it slowly to try to retain it all.

[Randy Corn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a give away from Sam Creed. He is seeking to trim down his library and I thought it might help me some in my family / marriage sermon series. I read through it in less than a week and have to say that it was not what I expected. Essentially, Wright opens up his counseling files and tells one story after another of cases he has dealt with. There is no really radical insight here. I suppose the basic point is that Dad’s will have a profound impact on their daughters. I wonder what the relationship would be like for me if Joy and I had a daughter. He does give some very practical guideline which are pretty much a matter of common sense. Still, as someone said, common sense is an uncommon quality.

I have thought that I might recommend this book to some friends, but I think it might be better to just give it to a woman who might find it useful in dealing with the impact of her father in her life.

This book was well worth reading. I am sure that I will use some of the counseling ideas in it in my future ministry. Still, I do not think this is the best book on the subject of parenting. I will have to continue my quest for that volume.

[Dionne · Rating 3 out of 5]

My counselor in college had me read this in order to improve my relationship with my dad. My relationship with my dad didn't get better because he was unwilling to work on anything. But it was helpful for me.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wright, H. Norman. Always Daddy's Girl: Understanding Your Father's Impact on Who You Are. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1989.

No matter how old she is, a woman's relationship with her father - whether it was wonderful or painful - had an impact on the person she is today. Her relationship with men, her career and her feelings about herself have all been shaped by her father, whether she realizes it or not. Now, with the help of noted marriage and family counselor H. Norman Wright, women can begin to understand how their fathers had a profound effect on their emotions and behaviors as adults.
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[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christian orientation, but not zealously so, that examines the relationship btw a womans history with her father and her development of perceptions about divinity. Organized religion is male dominated and as such a woman transfers her early experiences with the men in her life to the male God she's most likely been taught to worship. A worthwhile read read confirming many inner knowings.

[John]

This was a great book for delving into impact of a father in his daughter's life. This book helped me think about how to be a father for my daughters. We all deal with how our parents affected us. This is a great one for ladies to consider when processing a relationship with a father.

[Horace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't remember much from this book.

[Bunny · Rating 1 out of 5]

Recommended to me, not sure why, wasn’t what thought.

[Zinnada Hodges · Rating 4 out of 5]

This gives you a chance to see how effective a father and daughter relationship is.