I wish my dad : the power of vulnerable conversations between fathers and son / Romal J. Tune with Jordan Tune.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781506481579
- ISBN: 1506481574
- Physical Description: viii, 233 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Broadleaf Books, 2022.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Formatted Contents Note: | A father's introduction -- A son's introduction -- I wish my dad didn't silence my voice-- Ernest -- I wish my dad allowed me to share my feelings-- Phil -- I wish my dad affirmed my value-- Michael-Ray -- I wish my dad loved my mom more-- Joe -- I wish my dad loved himself more-- Max -- I wish my dad took care of himself-- Daniel -- I wish my dad didn't assert his masculinity-- Hodari -- I wish my dad gave me his attention-- Kevin -- I wish my dad didn't abandon me-- Vance -- I wish my dad kept his promises-- Andre -- I wish my dad was loyal to our home-- Rudy -- I wish my dad put feelings before finances-- Simon -- I wish my dad took responsibility for his mistakes-- Rob -- I wish my dad was vulnerable-- Jorge -- I wish my dad said "I love you"-- Isaac -- I wish my dad gave as much to me as he gave to the movement-- Kamasi -- I wish my dad gave me more of his time-- Andy -- Conclusion -- How to have your own "I wish my dad" conversation -- A father-to-son conversation -- A son-to-father conversation. |
Issuing Body Note: | WorldShare provided record. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Fathers and sons. Interpersonal relations. Parenting. Parent and adult child. Interpersonal communication. |
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Cass County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Cass County Library-Drexel | 306.8742 TUN 2022 (Text) | 0002206010130 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Harrisonville | 306.8742 TUN 2022 (Text) | 0002206010122 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Publishers Weekly Review
I Wish My Dad : The Power of Vulnerable Conversations Between Fathers and Sons
Publishers Weekly
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Mental health advocate Romal Tune (God's Graffiti) and his son Jordan explore the role and impact of fathers in these heartfelt reflections. Each chapter summarizes a chat with one of Tune's friends or colleagues that centers on what each son wished for from his relationship with his father. Tune's former coworker David, who was five when his father died of a cerebral hemorrhage, wishes his dad would've taken better care of his health; Simon, a friend, "never felt like he knew his dad because he was so emotionally guarded" and tells Tune, "I wish my dad put feelings before finances"; and Jorge, a pastor, wishes his father had been able to be vulnerable with the family. Many of the tales convey heartrending trauma--one man watched his dad die in a car accident and others are victims of abuse--but several of the men report repairing relationships: "Fathers never lose the opportunity to make changes," Tune writes. While many of the voices sound the same (reasonable, reflective, and self-aware), and the format gets a little repetitive, the takeaways at the end of each chapter are rich with insight. These thoughtful conversations offer a powerful look at "the cycle" of toxic masculinity. (Oct.)