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The Secret Life of Fathers (2nd Edition - Updated with new sections added) - From Intimate Interviews with 101 Fathers of Daughters: An Unexpected Guide to Understanding MEN... and Fathers Kindle Edition

by THE FATHER-DAUGHTER PROJECT (Author), James I. Bond (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Are men brain damaged at birth, and... could daughters be the antidote, in ways they don't even realize?

"...groundbreaking…" (Forbes.com)

I challenge you to read this and not start rethinking what your father (and every man you know) is REALLY like.

** Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Award Winner**

For 13 years I ran a behavioral management firm working with some of the largest organizations in the world.

Then I discovered that my own relationship with my middle daughter wasn't as great as I thought.

I wondered if I was the only father this clueless about his relationship with his daughters. So I set out to interview other dads with daughters.

What I discovered was more profound than I could ever have imagined. This book takes you on this journey with me, into a world of joys and sadness that are too often misunderstood.

You think you know your father?

But what if you missed something... so subtle yet so profound, it will change your understanding of what MEN are really like.

For example...

(Starting with your own father) do men sabotage relationships without even realizing it?

(From the first chapter of the book, you will discover a rarely-mentioned quirk in men that damages relationships, and the secret power daughters have to not only bypass it, but to repair it in many dads);

(Starting with your own father) are men actually afraid of women in ways that few people understand?

(Early in the interviews, you will learn how the possibility of a woman's occasional emotional outbursts will often be the source of distress and disorientation for many men, and how to use and overcome it in ways that strengthen your relationships);

Are men imprisoned by certain emotions, making it almost impossible to understand what they're really going through at times?

(Throughout the book, you will discover the emotions men have the most difficulty expressing, and simple ways to break through so he will let you know what he's really feeling).

"...I loved this book…" (Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite)

"Surprisingly candid... terrifically rewarding."

"...I was really moved by the joys and heartaches many of these dads were willing to share." (Steve Harrison, Publisher, Radio-TV Interview Report /RTIR)

In this 2nd edition of his provocative book, behaviorist James I. Bond takes you on a journey deep inside the minds of men and fathers, beneath their often carefully-guarded defenses.

By eavesdropping on 101 father of daughters (when no woman is in the room) and accessing breakthrough research, you will discover... the profound influence women have on their fathers (often without realizing it)...and the profound influence men have on their daughters.

A page turner that will simplify your relationships in ways you never expected.

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"...Surprisingly candid...terrifically rewarding.

For women, here's an emotional glimpse into the complex relationship between fathers and their daughters--from a father's perspective.

Being the father of a daughter myself, I was really moved by the joys and heartaches many of these dads were willing to share."

-Steve Harrison, Publisher, Radio-TV Interview Report (RTIR)

About the Author

James I. Bond is founder of The Father Daughter Project™, made up of individuals and organizations that have come together to help improve the relationships between fathers and daughters worldwide.

We believe that improving the relationships between fathers and daughters will help make the world more caring and compassionate, while improving the happiness, emotional health and wellbeing of women and their fathers.

But we need your help. Share copies of our book with your family and friends. Come visit our website at TheFatherDaughterProject.com, and try the interview with your dad or daughter. Share your own personal father-daughter story. In this way, you will help us change lives... starting with yours!

James is a behavioral management specialist. For more than twelve years he was president of a leading training and behavior management organization. Some of the companies that sought his expertise included Amgen, The Muscular Dystrophy Association, Litton Industries, Gannett Media, Tenet Healthcare, Cigna Employee Benefits Companies and Kal Kan Pet Foods.

He has also been involved in regional leadership for The Mankind Project, a non-profit men's training and personal development organization.

Most significantly, James is the father of four children. a son age thirty-one and three daughters age twenty through twenty-seven. (He is a father-in-training - he hasn't quite gotten it right yet, but he is trying.) James and his wife of 35 years, Pam, reside in Thousand Oaks, California.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071GZS432
Publisher ‏ : ‎ U.S. Management, LLC; 2nd edition (June 15, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5079 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 343 pages

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James I. Bond is founder of The Father-Daughter Project™.

For 13 years he ran a Behavioral Management firm working with some of the nation's largest organizations, when he discovered that his own relationship with his middle daughter, Lauren, wasn't as great as he thought.

To help figure out how he could become a better father to his three daughters, he turned to other men who had daughters.

Because of his Behavioral Management background, these discussions evolved into 2-hour recorded, deeply personal interviews with over 100 fathers across the U.S. and Canada.

What came out of these interviews for him, was more profound than James could ever have imagined.

Excerpts from these interviews became the basis of the book, The Secret Life of Fathers, and led to the founding of The Father-Daughter Project™.

ABOUT THE FATHER-DAUGHTER PROJECT™

The Father Daughter Project™ is made up of individuals and organizations that have come together to help improve the relationships between fathers and daughters worldwide.

We believe that improving the relationships between fathers and daughters will help make the world more caring and compassionate, while improving the emotional health and wellbeing of women and the men in their relationships and families (including their fathers).

But we need your help.

Share copies of our book with your family and friends. Come visit our website at TheFatherDaughterProject.com, and try the interview questions with your own dad or daughter.

Then share your own personal father-daughter story.

In this way, you will help us change lives... starting with yours!

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

James is a behavioral management specialist.

For thirteen years he was president of a leading behavioral management firm. His clients included Amgen, The Muscular Dystrophy Association, British General Electric, Gannett Media, Tenet Healthcare, Cigna Employee Benefits Companies and Kal Kan Pet Foods.

He has also been involved in regional leadership for The Mankind Project, a non-profit men’s training and personal development organization.

James is the father of a son age thirty-five and three daughters age thirty-three through twenty-six. (He is a father-in-training – he hasn't quite gotten it right yet, but he is trying.) James and his wife Pam of 39 years live in Thousand Oaks, California.

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Captivating, engaging and enlightening look into the hearts and minds of 100 dads

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013

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Wow. What an enlightening look into the minds (and hearts)
of men with daughters. From their fears and their discomfort,
to their openness to playing "pretty pretty princess" (crown and all,
and their willingness to admit it all...I was engaged with it all.

My dad is a great dad, and we have a great relationship, but he was pretty stoic
when I was growing up. He would play with us; he would teach me stuff and show up
to our events. He was supportive, loving and kind; he laughed with us and talked to
us and taught us stuff, but was not super verbal about what he was feeling. He still
isn't to this day.

So a book like this kind of captivates me - allowing me a look into the range of emotions
that men actually have. I've always been a little surprised when men show a depth of emotion
because I wasn't really exposed to that much.

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I learned things I would never have guessed about men

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2013

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This is a book of real people talking about real issues that they face everyday as fathers of daughters.

I learned things I would never have guessed about men. I felt recognized by some of their insights about what a daughter needs (a safe place, guidance, encouragement, love). I didn't get much of that from my dad and the interviews in the book threw light on some of the reasons for that. I don't remember my dad being that involved in my life: after reading this, I wonder if he wanted to be more involved but didn't know how.

I think this should be required reading of all dads of daughters so they don't end up regretting what they missed and so that their daughters can look back later and say "You were a loving, supportive dad!" And daughters should read it too, so they know what makes their dad tick.

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Lauren Bond

Humbling book that will improve your relationships

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2013

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This was a very interesting and sweet look into the minds of fathers who have daughters. I never realized why my father did some of the things he did, and I probably criticized him more than I should have sometimes, having the perception that he didn't care, when he was really just scared and uncertain about how to deal with my sisters and me. The revelation I got from reading this book has improved my relationship with my father and I know it will help me be a better wife and mother in the future.

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Harry Shade

Practical advice & wisdom contained within!

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016

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The interviews offer practical advice and wisdom for guys who find themselves being a father to a daughter. From first hand experience, I know it to be both an exciting and terrifying experience becoming the dad to a girl, especially if you have never done it before, as in my case. Wish this book was around then, my daughter is almost 26 now. :-)

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2018

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Gave three stars for the topic and the same time very repetitive.

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leighjae

I have a granddaughter- bought this book for my son

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2013

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I had no daughters- my son gave me a granddaughter....I bought this book for my son.......Today we all need as much help as we can get to raise our families.....always good to read the experiences of others....The Secret life of Fathers - is truly a help for all!

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Great book for Fathers and daughters!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2013

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Great book for daughters to understand the way their father's think about situations. It also talks about issues that father's struggle with while raising a daughter. I would recommend this book to both mothers and fathers an sons an daughters!!!

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Bond is a fantastic book that deals with the relationship between fathers and ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2018

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Secret Life of Fathers (2nd Edition - Updated with new sections added) - From Intimate Interviews with 101 Fathers of Daughters: An Unexpected Guide to Understanding MEN... and Fathers by THE FATHER-DAUGHTER PROJECT and‎ James I. Bond is a fantastic book that deals with the relationship between fathers and daughters.

The book is a treasure of information and practical advice that will help both fathers and daughters to understand each other better and promote the relationship a beautiful and useful balance.

The interviews are fantastic, very informative, educational and sometimes emotional which I found personally very interesting.

It covers the relationship between father's and daughters from birth to when the daughter is 49+ years old.

It is a very detailed and analytical project, and you can see first hand that a lot of love and hard work was invested in this book.

Highly recommend it, especially if you are a father or intend to be one in the near or far future.

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