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Summary: Not Only for Fathers and Sons
Review: As the father of three sons and a daughter, I began to read this little book with mild curiosity which soon developed into keen interest. The "thoughts on living" which it shares should not be viewed as gender-specific, especially today when there are so many single parents who must be both mother and father to their children. Some readers have found this book to be inspirational whereas others have found it thought-provoking. No doubt at least a few have found it "cute" or "simplistic." I am grateful to Smith for sharing his own thoughts (many of them in the form of an aphorism) which he coordinates with thoughts from other sources, notably from the Holy Bible. After I reading this book for a third time, I had a few thoughts of my own. First, that I wish my father had written down his own thoughts about various subjects (such as those listed in this book's Table of Contents) prior to his death. Also, that I should attempt to do that for my own sons and daughter...or at least audio-record those thoughts. Will they be as inspiring, thought-provoking, etc. as those which Smith assembles in his book? Who cares? That's not the point.
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Summary: Not Only for Fathers and Sons
Review: As the father of three sons and a daughter, I began to read this little book with mild curiosity which soon developed into keen interest. The "thoughts on living" which it shares should not be viewed as gender-specific, especially today when there are so many single parents who must be both mother and father to their children. Some readers have found this book to be inspirational whereas others have found it thought-provoking. No doubt at least a few have found it "cute" or "simplistic." I am grateful to Smith for sharing his own thoughts (many of them in the form of an aphorism) which he coordinates with thoughts from other sources, notably from the Holy Bible. After I reading this book for a third time, I had a few thoughts of my own. First, that I wish my father had written down his own thoughts about various subjects (such as those listed in this book's Table of Contents) prior to his death. Also, that I should attempt to do that for my own sons and daughter...or at least audio-record those thoughts. Will they be as inspiring, thought-provoking, etc. as those which Smith assembles in his book? Who cares? That's not the point.
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Summary: Not Only for Fathers and Sons
Review: As the father of three sons and a daughter, I began to read this little book with mild curiosity which soon developed into keen interest. The "thoughts on living" which it shares should not be viewed as gender-specific, especially today when there are so many single parents who must be both mother and father to their children. Some readers have found this book to be inspirational whereas others have found it thought-provoking. No doubt at least a few have found it "cute" or "simplistic." I am grateful to Smith for sharing his own thoughts (many of them in the form of an aphorism) which he coordinates with thoughts from other sources, notably from the Holy Bible. After I reading this book for a third time, I had a few thoughts of my own. First, that I wish my father had written down his own thoughts about various subjects (such as those listed in this book's Table of Contents) prior to his death. Also, that I should attempt to do that for my own sons and daughter...or at least audio-record those thoughts. Will they be as inspiring, thought-provoking, etc. as those which Smith assembles in his book? Who cares? That's not the point.
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Summary: Great Encouragement!
Review: I just received my copy of "A Father's Thoughts" and it is a great encouragement to me. As a husband, father, veteran, hard working and patriotic American I find Walt Smith's words very uplifting and true. This is a book you could use for daily motivation. My last name is Smith, but we are not related. However, the positive inspiration is something everyone could use and I am glad to share the same name! This is a great gift book!
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Summary: Great Encouragement!
Review: I just received my copy of "A Father's Thoughts" and it is a great encouragement to me. As a husband, father, veteran, hard working and patriotic American I find Walt Smith's words very uplifting and true. This is a book you could use for daily motivation. My last name is Smith, but we are not related. However, the positive inspiration is something everyone could use and I am glad to share the same name! This is a great gift book!
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Summary: Wonderful Wisdom
Review: With so many quote books on the market, it's such a treat to find one that has such well thought out meaning and direction. This author didn't just write a book to sell...he wrote a book for sons to read. This is a book for all men.
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