Be the Dad She Needs You to Be: The Indelible Imprint a Father Leaves on His Daughter's Life by Kevin Leman (2014-05-20) Hardcover – May 20, 2014

I love both if my girls, now age 7 and 11, more than anything. I have always thought I was doing the best I can. Although I am constantly trying to do better at what I do.After reading this book, I have realized that we all make mistakes. God expects us to try harder and strive daily to be better than we were yesterday.Dr. Leman seems to be a down-to-earth dad with a professional career. I'm sure with all of his accomplishments, there were times that he wasnt there at home for various reasons.For quite some time my job had me working second shift, leaving my wife to rear my two daughters. Dont get me wrong. When I was off work, I was home. I've never been the guys night out kind of guy. Work and home is what I do.Although in the type of work I'm in, when I was home, it wasnt engaged as I should have been.I have recently been blessed with a job that I am home in the evenings much more. I am trying to be more engaged with my wife and daughters.The last chapter if this book struck me, as I have often thought of the same mantra. What legacy am I living.I have said for many years that I want my kids to know four things and in this order. 1. I love God with all of my being. 2. I love my wife as my soulmate in this life. 3. I love my children just as much but different. 4. I love people as God loves us.Thank you Dr. Lemon for this book. I was inspired and thoroughly enjoyed it.

I agree with most of the positive reviews written here for this book, so I'm not going to repeat what they say. One thing that I did want to mention, which doesn't seem to be mentioned that often in other reviews, is that the author uses religion (Christianity) to explain how you should talk to your daughter(s) about sex. Basically he underscores that it is an act that was meant by God to be performed only by married couples, and all premarital sex is damaging and unacceptable. He recommends that you let your daughter know that once she does get married as a virgin, sex will be something that will keep her husband happy, and she'll probably like it too.I liked all of the other chapters in this book, but that one was just useless and, ironically, sexist. As a mom who purchased this book for my husband ( who actually loved the book!), I have few better ideas on how my husband and I should talk to our daughter about sex, and in our case, I would like him to leave religion out of it. To me this was a perfect example of how not to talk to your daughter about this subject. I did like the suggestion to keep the conversation open and start it early instead of having one "talk". On the other hand, I don't think that it's a good idea to tell a young girl that sex is dirty before marriage, but a great tool to get what she wants from her husband after she gets married. This is a delicate subject and a discussion about premarital sex is an important one to have, but what Dr. Leman is proposing is not the healthiest and not the most realistic. I didn't know much about the author before purchasing this book, but he claims to be an expert in the field of psychology (which is why I bought the book), not a preacher, so I didn't expect to see religious references in this book. After all this book is titled "Be the Dad She Needs You to Be" not "Be the Best Christian Dad you can be." Other than that, I really liked it.

I like the premise. The book is an easy read and has a lot of points that are important for new fathers or previously absent fathers especially.Giving this book 4 stars because of the points that follow.As a hands on Dad of a 16 and 10 year old, I have to say, though, that the author makes us Dads out to be inept idiots that just do it "differently" than Moms. I've been changing diapers and cleaning up disasters since day 1 just as a mother may do. Us Dads don't have to be portrayed as clueless. We can repair a lawnmower or service a car and still change a diaper or bandage a boo-boo for our daughters just as well as any loving Mom.However, there are times that Moms can really make a mark. So let's not write Dads off as being "untrained" by default. Many of us come with our own tools and know how to us 'em.

I’m the dad of a 10 y/o daughter and stumbled across this book. I’m glad I did, I hadn’t thought about some of the lasting impressions the father daughter connection can have in her life. I’ve recommended this book to a the girl dads I know.

Irrespective of what kind of man you are (religious, non-religious, married, divorced, etc.) you will probably find something that resonates with you in this book. That being said, prospective readers should be aware that this book has a noticeable religious/feminist bent to it (red-pilled men out there will recognize the blue-pilled essence); there were several parts where I found myself thinking: "I've unplugged from the matrix and now see things for how they truly are, but this guy is still very much plugged in."

Good value for the money.

Good content nonetheless

I read this book before giving it to my son for Father's Day; he now has a 2 yr old daughter. In my opinion, a MUST read for every father at any age. As I learned with my own father; it's never too late to change. But I must add that it also is a MUST read for every daughter, no matter age. I cried as I read through parts that explained why my father acted as he did at times. Dads, you must know the impact you have on your daughter, even if she is old and gray now. A wonderful and needed read for all!!!

Yet to read it, I'm sure it's great. Shame about the damage, back cover is peeling away. Box wasn't damaged in the slightest so I can only assume it was done before being sent. Obvious enough that it's been packaged and sent knowingly.

Great insight and knowledge you wouldn’t think of. I loved it and it worth reading as your daughters are growing up.

Bought for a friend and he loves it!

I have learned so much from this book and I look forward to implementing Dr. Kevin Leman's teachings with my only daughter. I will be re-reading this book on a regular basis to keep my skills sharp. My wife has noticed the change in me while reading this book and my relationship with my daughter has improved greatly.I am grateful that my parents suggested this book and I thank God for Dr. Kevin Leman!Sincerely,Matthew - Melbourne, Australia

Is very black and white on what needs to happen. I agreed with most of it but some things were completely different in my experience.