Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul: Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

I picked up "Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul" in an airport bookshop as I departed for a four-day business trip. At the time I traveled very frequently, and I had planned to read a story only occasionally, saving them for those times when my thoughts wandered upon my two sons at home and refused to be redirected elsewhere. However, I found myself reading story after story, and by the time I had returned home, I had finished the book and was giving some of the stories a second read.In the enclosed quarters of an airplane cabin, I found myself unsuccessfully struggling to contain my laughter, nonchalantly wiping tears from my eyes, and silently reflecting upon my own relationships as father and son.Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy sometime. These stories will move you.tpmJuly 10, 2002

This book is filled with stories that have inspired me to be a better father and a better son.

As a father to be (for the first time!) I am a little apprehensive and curious and scared and elated and ... at the thought of being a FATHER! This book was the best gift anybody could have ever given me! It made me laugh at my silly inhibitions and help me to realize that I am about to receive to greatest gift ever, our baby daughter, and the best gift I could ever give her was to be a great Dad!

As a father to be (for the first time!) I am a little apprehensive and curious and scared and elated and ... at the thought of being a FATHER! This book was the best gift anybody could have ever given me! It made me laugh at my silly inhibitions and help me to realize that I am about to receive the greatest gift ever, our baby daughter, and the best gift I could ever give her was to be a great Dad!

This book captured many amazing and uplifting stories, exploring various father relationships! A must read that should be shared with your father, family and friends. It really helped me understand this important relationship in my life (not only with my father, but with other father figures)