Comments on: Dad, Here’s What I Really Need from You

By: Anonymous Customer

Anonymous Customer — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:47:39 +0000

This is a great book with solid advice on how to form a better relationship with daughters, specifically focused on the teen and younger adult years where there may be more turmoil.

Michelle has great advice for fathers looking to better connect to their daughters on an emotional level, encouraging positive interaction without judgement in order for fathers to foster healthy and long lasting relations with their daughters.

The book has a spiritual perspective to it but is ultimately a great read regardless of what faith you come from. I would highly recommend this book to any father.

By: Debbie Scheide

Debbie Scheide — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:31:09 +0000

A great professional resource. A friend gave this book to me after hearing the author speak at a conference. He suggested I might find it useful as a professional recommendation to my therapy clients. My initial thought was it could be very helpful for Dad’s who don’t understand or don’t know how to meet the needs of their daughter. After reading the book I found several other therapeutic uses. This book was extremely helpful to a grandfather raising his granddaughter. It has been
helpful to Dad’s who struggle with addiction and are trying to rebuild their father-daughter relationship. I have also recommended this book to men who have been sexually abusive to their daughters, to help them gain empathy and perspective. Lastly, I have recommended the book to men who are struggling to understand the brokenness between their wife or partner, and her father. This book has been an excellent professional resource. I think it could also be excellent for Dad’s of daughters, in a small group discussion setting. Lastly, a wonderful book to help women articulate their needs from their father. All around, this book is a great professional resource.

By: Carolyn D.

Carolyn D. — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:50:27 +0000

A book EVERY Dad needs to read; What a daughter wants her Daddy to know. Excellent author!

By: Anonymous Customer

Anonymous Customer — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:50:44 +0000

This is a game-changer! If you’re a dad, you need to ready this book. If you’re not a dad, read this book. Mom, you too! The insight into the dad-daughter relationship is unlike anything else I’ve seen out there. But better still, the author really gets to the heart of male-female communication – at any age! I’ve already recommended this book to at least 5 other people.

By: JpB

JpB — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:51:07 +0000

This book is a great resource for Dad’s of all ages, but particularly for tweens and up.
However, if you interact with women regularly there are several excellent insights. So, this a book that can be applied to all relationships with women. I read the book with my girls in mind (2yo and 3yo), but came away with several ideas and truths about my bride.

The main call to action us to pursue your daughter’s heart. The author then goes onto explain how to do this through questions, anecdotes, and encouragements. The chapters are short, to-the-pint, and effective, you may want to use it as a devotional or daily reading of sorts. However, once you get going you will want to keep digging into the material. If you get the paperback, I suggest using a picture of your daughter(s) as a bookmark – it grounds what you are reading.

If the material is beneficial to you, I suggest checking out her website where she has other resources and podcasts.

By: James L. Renfro

James L. Renfro — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:57:28 +0000

A book written so guys can understand. My husband has devoured this book. It not only helped with our daughters and their relationship with their dad but also my husband understanding me. This is written by a woman specifically to men. My husband said that the way she explains things helps tremendously! If you want to connect with your daughter READ it.

By: Meyer I.

Meyer I. — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:58:18 +0000

Priceless advice. Amazing insights, practical advice, provocative questions, and transformational exercises!

By: Darryl L. Brenzel

Darryl L. Brenzel — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:44:20 +0000

Dr. Michelle Watson has written a great field manual for dads with this book. I purchased it after hearing her on Focus On The Family and I was not disappointed in the least after reading it. Sometimes a program makes a book sound good. This one truly is. All the chapters are short and very readable but each has at least one action step to take. Meat only, just the way we guys like it. And the suggested questions in the back of the book for dialogue on father/daughter dates are excellent. This book is likely to both encourage you by showing you things you are already doing right/ well and encourage you to step up your game where it needs to improve. And you will be shown how.
Now, I have to admit, I do not have an actual daughter of my own. But my wife and I have sponsored a young lady in an orphanage in Honduras. We go there to do volunteer work and visit twice a year. During this past trip I used some of the date questions and it definitely brought our conversations to places it had not been before.
Whether you just need a brush up or to begin anew with your daughter(s) this book will help you to do it. One clear step at a time.

By: Juan G.

Juan G. — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 20:07:48 +0000

Five stars. Very good!

By: Syble Lee

Syble Lee — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 20:08:30 +0000

Good read. This book is a very well organized read.