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So this book may seem like an odd choice for a 25 year old living overseas. However, this was an interesting perspective of life changes coming from the other person's eyes.
As a 25 year old female, there were a few things that I did not like. I felt like, in his attempt to be honest, he came across as a bit whiny. Maybe that's because I am a Myers-Briggs Thinker rather than a feeler, but it did not endear him to me as a human being.
Where he got me was in practicality. As a daughter who recently underwent a separation from family (not marriage, but moving to the other side of the world), it was good to see some of the other side; to know a little bit about what could be going through my father's mind as I left.
A daughter thinks of her father as being that person who can be turned to anytime, the one who kills spiders, who checks under the bed for monsters, or helps her learn how to ride a bicycle the first time. The transition from child to adult is a hard one - and not just for the child. The father must learn how to step back and watch the child he has helped raise for 18 or so years take those steps of utter independence and not rush in to fix any problems.
However, coming into adulthood means that everything changes - especially once the daughter is married. Daddy takes a different role - and how can both come into that with ease, helping the other make the transition?
Wolgemuth attempts to guide readers through some of the murky waters with his own experiences, as he watched his daughters grow and wed.
Overall, the book was good. It was a simple read, with an easy writing style. However, this book is not destined to become a classic on every family's bookshelf to turn to again and again.
5 additional thought(s):
Sounds like a neat book. As a father that sees my daughter growing up rapidly, I'm struggling with the concept of her not being my "little girl". I tell her all the time that she will ALWAYS be my little girl, but she is growing up. At some point, she will stop giving me MANY daily hugs, and that really makes me sad. I may need to pick this book up.
Thanks,
Rich
It's in a drawer at home, Rich. I may just donate to the church library. I'd be happy to pass it off to anyone who'd like to read it.
Fatherhood, ah yes. They say the first 50 years are the hardest. The second 50 are not easy either.
Dad
I started to participate with Booksneeze ages ago and sadly, have not followed through well enough...as in to even select a book to review! Maybe I'll have to take a look again--I enjoy different genres, for the most part.
PS--your dad cracks me up!
I know the Wolgemuths and have owned that book since I was married. Knowing the family makes the book that much more personal. I can say they are a great family and I know that letting go of my kids as they reach adulthood will not be easy.
thanks for the review.
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