How To Thank Your Father

The book is about the relationships between parents and their children, wife and husband, belonging, and self-knowledge.

We all need to know we are loved unconditionally. That there is Someone who will always be there for us and see us through the tough times life brings. When we learn we have a Heavenly Father who wants the BEST for our life we can experience a life of His peace and joy.

Harvey doesn't know what to get his father for Father's Day. It's especially hard when his older sisters and brother seem so sure that their presents are his favorites. Laurie Ann gives him a tie--every year! And Martin always gives him a box of nails. Nadine says Dad loves golf balls. How do they know he likes these presents so much? Because every year Dad gives them each a hug and says, "Thank you." And they say, "You're welcome. "The night before Father's Day, Harvey remembers all of the nice things his dad helped him with that week. He picks up a crayon and starts to draw. And when Harvey gives his dad his present, it's Harvey who has said, "Thank you." And it's his Dad who responds, "You're welcome."

“Like the YouTube channel, this is a touching yet informative guide for those seeking fatherly advice, or even a few good dad jokes.” — Library Journal

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A collection of 100 original aphorisms and nuggets of wisdom allow children, both young and grown, to thank their fathers. Makes an ideal gift for Father's Day, and features a die-cut cover for personal photos.

One recent December, at age 53, John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low: his small law firm was failing; he was struggling through a painful second divorce; he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter; he was living in a tiny apartment where he froze in the winter and baked in the summer; he was 40 pounds overweight; his girlfriend had just broken up with him; and overall, his dearest life dreams--including hopes of upholding idealistic legal principles and of becoming a judge--seemed to have slipped beyond his reach. Then, during a desperate walk in the hills on New Year's Day, John was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn't have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had. Inspired by a beautiful, simple note his ex-girlfriend had sent to thank him for his Christmas gift, John imagined that he might find a way to feel grateful by writing thank-you notes. To keep himself going, he set himself a goal--come what may--of writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year. One by one, day after day, he began to handwrite thank yous--for gifts or kindnesses he'd received from loved ones and coworkers, from past business associates and current foes, from college friends and doctors and store clerks and handymen and neighbors, and anyone, really, absolutely anyone, who'd done him a good turn, however large or small. Immediately after he'd sent his very first notes, significant and surprising benefits began to come John's way--from financial gain to true friendship, from weight loss to inner peace. While John wrote his notes, the economy collapsed, the bank across the street from his office failed, but thank-you note by thank-you note, John's whole life turned around. 365 Thank Yous is a rare memoir: its touching, immediately accessible message--and benefits--come to readers from the plainspoken storytelling of an ordinary man. Kralik sets a believable, doable example of how to live a miraculously good life. To read 365 Thank Yous is to be changed.

THE PERFECT FATHER'S DAY, CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR ANY DAD! This book is the perfect gift to give a special dad because it is written by your son or daughter. Each page allows your child to fill in situations, pictures and the great things they love about their dad. It will be a special surprise for dad when he opens the book and reads all the great and funny things about himself from the eyes of his son or daughter. Example pages: Your special talents are definitely... The best advice you gave me was... My earliest memory of you is... Here is a map of our neighborhood (in case you get lost!)... This book will be an extra special gift that your child can give their father because it will be written by them. It will bring back many memories to dad as they look back on it many years later. Book has a 6" x 9" cover - the perfect size for a bookshelf, desk and for holding. printing on one side of the page which allows for markers and pens and crayons. a glossy print to withstand fingerprints, smudges and small spills. Give that special dad a special fill-in-the-blank gift this year that they will always treasure and remember! Great gift idea for Father's Day, birthday or a dad Christmas stocking stuffer.