The period between World War I and World War II was an important time in the history of gender relations, and of American fatherhood. Revealing the surprising extent to which some of yesterday's fathers were involved with their children, The Modernization of Fatherhood recounts how fatherhood was reshaped during the Machine Age into the configuration we know today. LaRossa explains that during the interwar period the image of the father as economic provider, pal, and male role model, all in one, became institutionalized. Using personal letters and popular magazine and newspaper sources, he explores how the social and economic conditions of the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression—a period of technical innovation as well as economic hardship—fused these expectations into a cultural ideal. With chapters on the U.S. Children's Bureau, the fathercraft movement, the magazine industry and the development of Parent's Magazine, and the creation of Father's Day, this book is a major addition to the growing literature on masculinity and fatherhood.

Being a man in todays society is no easy task. Men are confused and worried about their role as lovers, fathers, protectors, leaders, bread winners and role models. Men rarely realize just what is expected of them and even when they do, how to respond to those expectations can often be elusive. In An Owners Manual For Men, Author Joe Nickaloff combines vast experience, insight and humor to teach you the many things you need to know to be happy, successful, respected and fulfilled - to become the best man you are capable of being. You will learn all about how to get the most out of your life and the one male machine you were given to work with, all in quick, no nonsense lessons that you will find enlightening and easy to understand. Improve Your Sex Life - Get the Most out of Your Career Understand Love, Women, Marriage and Divorce Build Character - Be A Great Leader - Create Wealth Make Good Decisions - Deal with Failure and Defeat Handle Bad News - Beat Depression - Be a Great Parent Enjoy Good Mental and Physical Health - Cope with Stress Find Real Happiness - Become An Expert Crisis Manager Understand Self-Delusion, Revenge, Guilt and Regret -and much more- Ladies, you will also find An Owners Manual For Men an invaluable guide to understanding what makes your man tick and how best to work with him to create a great life together. Hell thank you for reading it and when you are done, give it to him. There has never been a resource like this for men to turn to until now. In An Owners Manual For Men, men of all ages will find the answers to many of lifes big and little mysteries.

SummaryBrother to Brother:Motivation for Young African-American Men is an anticipated bestseller for 2010. This book is a much needed tool to encourage young men to live up to their God-given potentials.Brother to Brotherprovides thought provoking quotes from various individuals on an array of topics: Education, Family, Fatherhood, Manhood, and Spirituality. Each segment is preceded by an essay relating to the chapter's subject matter.The Young men, the authors, have an established record of working with men, young and old helping them recognize their potential. The authors have reached out to other African-American men to be mentors through writing.Brother to Brother:Motivation for Young African-American Men is expected to be one of the top motivational books of its kind. Whether you are a young man or working with young African-American males, this book is a great addition to your resources for living a purposeful life. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be motivated to "grow into the crown that has been placed above your head."

Drawing from his own experiences, Driscoll encourages dads to pass on their values, share in their kids' sense of discovery, enjoy the playful and endure the painful - for quieter and more-ordered days come too quickly. Driscoll's vision is about hope, a belief that your child and all children will make a difference - will change the world. This book is truly a revealing and enlightening exploration of the moments that make a man a daddy.

Summary Brother to Brother: Motivation for Young African-American Men is an anticipated bestseller for 2010. This book is a much needed tool to encourage young men to live up to their God-given potentials. Brother to Brother provides thought provoking quotes from various individuals on an array of topics: Education, Family, Fatherhood, Manhood, and Spirituality. Each segment is preceded by an essay relating to the chapter’s subject matter. The Young men, the authors, have an established record of working with men, young and old helping them recognize their potential. The authors have reached out to other African-American men to be mentors through writing. Brother to Brother: Motivation for Young African-American Men is expected to be one of the top motivational books of its kind. Whether you are a young man or working with young African-American males, this book is a great addition to your resources for living a purposeful life. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to be motivated to “grow into the crown that has been placed above your head.”

In his book Daddyhood, Charles Blount, well-known author of Whatever Happened to Charlie Boy continues his journey to break the chain of abuse and neglect, which he vividly describes in the story about Charlie Boy. Mr. Blount poses the question, “What is a Daddy?” and presents in convincing argument that, though any man can become a father, it takes lots of work and something special to become a “Daddy.” The author presents his argument through the personal experience of marriage, childbirth and divorce. He also argues that even the break-up of a marriage does not have to mark the end of a family, and for the sake of one’s child, should not. In a series of simple rules, Mr. Blount shows the reader how to accomplish this for the good of your child and your own well being; good advice for anyone wanting the best for their family.