Better Dads, Stronger Sons - by Rick Johnson (Paperback)

About the Book

A forthright guide that both inspires and shows readers how to be better Dads and develop character in their sons.

Book Synopsis

The relationship between a father and a son is like no other. Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, always striving to teach their sons the life skills they'll need to grow into honorable men. But many dads struggle with feelings of inadequacy regarding their fathering abilities. They want to be better dads.

In this insightful and practical book, Rick Johnson shows how fathers can be equipped and inspired to be positive role models for their sons. He stresses the significance of male bonding, discipline, and spiritual leadership; discusses important topics such as sexual purity, respect, and self-discipline; and reveals the top ten mistakes to avoid as a father.

From commitment and courage to honesty and humility, Better Dads, Stronger Sons helps men strive to be the dads God designed them to be--so their sons can grow to be everything they are meant to be.

From the Back Cover

Your son is counting on you.

The relationship between a father and a son is like no other. Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, always striving to teach their sons the life skills they'll need to grow into honorable men. That may seem like a tall order, but being a good father isn't so much about what kind of parent you are as what kind of person you are. Better Dads, Stronger Sons can show you how to

- talk with your son about important topics such as dating, sexual purity, respect, and self-discipline
- understand why male bonding, discipline, and spiritual leadership are vital to your relationship with your son
- recognize and avoid the top ten mistakes a father can make

Even if you don't have confidence in your fathering skills, God says you fit the bill perfectly in his plan for your family. This book will help you strive to be the dad God designed you to be--so your son can grow to be everything he is meant to be.


Rick Johnson is the bestselling author of many books, including That's My Son, Becoming the Dad Your Daughter Needs, and 10 Things Great Dads Do, as well as Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half and Overcoming Toxic Parenting. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at many large parenting and marriage conferences across the United States and Canada. He lives in Oregon with his wife, Suzanne. Learn more at www.betterdads.net.

About the Author

Rick Johnson is the bestselling author of That's My Son, Becoming the Dad Your Daughter Needs, and 10 Things Great Dads Do, as well as Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half and Overcoming Toxic Parenting. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at many large parenting and marriage conferences across the United States and Canada. Rick and his wife, Suzanne, live in Oregon. To find out more about Rick Johnson, visit www.betterdads.net.