New books guide fathers

By MAUREEN MCGUINNESS- | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment

Fathers looking for inspiration or support might be interested in checking out some of the books available through Catholic publishers:

* "Married White Male In Search Of..." by Mark Collins is an honest self-portrait of male life in the 1990s. The author touches on parenting, marriage, home improvement and car repairs. The book is easy to read and touching, and can leave the reader laughing out loud. ($11 plus shipping and handling from Liguori/Triumph at 800-325-9521.)

* "Two Voices: A Father and Son Discuss Family and Faith" by Jim and Brian Doyle. This father-and-son writing team provides complementary and contrasting views of family and faith. They write about family, parenting, grandparenting and growing up. ($11 plus shipping and handling from Liguori Publications at 800-325-9521.)

* "For Men Only: Strategies for Living Catholic" by Mitch Finley is for all men, not just fathers. The book focuses on issues that are of a primary concern to Catholic men: love for God, Scripture, sacraments and family life. ($11.95 plus shipping and handling from Liguori Publications at 800-325-9521.)

* "An Empty Cradle, A Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers After Miscarriage, Sillbirth or Infant Death" by Christine O'Keefe Lafser is filled with short meditations that resonate with those grieving miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. There are separate sections for mothers and fathers. ($10.95 plus shipping and handling from Loyola Press at ###-###-####.)

* "When I Was Your Age We Didn't Even Have Church" by Kevin Cowherd provides a light-hearted look at the challenges and joys of being a parent. ($7.95 from Our Sunday Visitor at 800-348-2440.)

* "Keeping Your Kids Catholic Workshop" by Bert Ghezzi offers suggestions for actions and words that will help children remain Catholic. (The two audiocassette program is available for $19.95 from Our Sunday Visitor at 800-348-2440.)

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