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A fast, funny and heartfelt read - Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory Hilarious and sharp... Everything (and more) about being a dad - Ron Howard, Academy-Award winning filmmaker A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home - Viola...
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A fast, funny and heartfelt read - Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory
Hilarious and sharp... Everything (and more) about being a dad - Ron Howard, Academy-Award winning filmmaker
A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home - Viola Davis, EGOT-winning actress and producer
The quick and accessible guide to being the best dad you can be from the Sunday Times bestselling author, the perfect gift for dads new and old.
James Patterson did the parenting homework so you don't have to - at least not as much. He talked to lots of experts, and lots of dads, and lots of experts who are also dads. He read everything he could. Then he wrote and rewrote this book for dads everywhere.
In 1 hour...
- You can be a better dad to your kids.
- Somebody who keeps learning and growing and loving your family.
- You can be a hands-on teacher. Somebody who gives hugs and changes nappies.
- You can be a dad who is more present.
- Somebody who’s a good storyteller and a good listener.
- You can be a better husband or partner.
- Somebody who can say, “I was wrong” and “I love you.”
Dad, your new life begins in 1 hour.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781804956908
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 144g
Pages: 192
About the Author
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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