The book is titled "What a Difference a Daddy Makes", by Dr. Kevin Leman
I give the book four out of four stars. It was one of the most enjoyable books I have read lately.
Dr. Leman's book is absolutely fantastic. It is meant to be geared toward fathers of daughters, but I believe it is applicable to a much broader group. Leman has great practical advice throughout the book, specifically the first half. In chapter 5, for instance, Leman describes a "good dad" and encourages his readers to focus on that accolade rather than trying to hit a grand slam with every child rearing experience. This is what children will remember about dad.
Leman is also a comical writer. It was quite a joy reading this work, as he did not focus on "lists to live by," but instead told stories.
For the father, (or mother) I would recommend this book every day of the week. It works to inspire and remind of our privilege in raising children.
For the pastor, I would say there are a few aspects of this book that can help your ministry. Leman's look at birth order, for instance, is elementary and insightful. Definitely worth a read to help families grow.
For the small group study, I believe another book would be better. Again, there are not a lot of lists within.
