The Single Dad Detour: Directions for Fathering After Divorce
Practical steps to embrace God's mission for single Dads

Conventional wisdom holds that fathers have few parenting skills and that mothers always know best. The single father is often considered a mythical creature, found only in sitcoms as an object of humor or pity. Where does that leave real single dads? Too often, it makes them susceptible to overcompensation or apathy.

Tez Brooks knows those feelings all too well. He’s traveled that road with his own children after an unexpected divorce. The Single Dad Detour is the result of his journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. It’s a guidebook for the rocky road of single fatherhood, extending encouragement, confidence, and challenges, using specific examples from dads who’ve survived parenting and have hope to offer.

There are no unreachable requirements for perfect fatherhood here and no twisty theological mysteries—just authentic, down-to-earth wisdom from one dad to another.

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The Single Dad Detour: Directions for Fathering After Divorce
Practical steps to embrace God's mission for single Dads

Conventional wisdom holds that fathers have few parenting skills and that mothers always know best. The single father is often considered a mythical creature, found only in sitcoms as an object of humor or pity. Where does that leave real single dads? Too often, it makes them susceptible to overcompensation or apathy.

Tez Brooks knows those feelings all too well. He’s traveled that road with his own children after an unexpected divorce. The Single Dad Detour is the result of his journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. It’s a guidebook for the rocky road of single fatherhood, extending encouragement, confidence, and challenges, using specific examples from dads who’ve survived parenting and have hope to offer.

There are no unreachable requirements for perfect fatherhood here and no twisty theological mysteries—just authentic, down-to-earth wisdom from one dad to another.

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The Single Dad Detour: Directions for Fathering After Divorce

The Single Dad Detour: Directions for Fathering After Divorce

by Tez Brooks
The Single Dad Detour: Directions for Fathering After Divorce

The Single Dad Detour: Directions for Fathering After Divorce

by Tez Brooks

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Overview

Practical steps to embrace God's mission for single Dads

Conventional wisdom holds that fathers have few parenting skills and that mothers always know best. The single father is often considered a mythical creature, found only in sitcoms as an object of humor or pity. Where does that leave real single dads? Too often, it makes them susceptible to overcompensation or apathy.

Tez Brooks knows those feelings all too well. He’s traveled that road with his own children after an unexpected divorce. The Single Dad Detour is the result of his journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. It’s a guidebook for the rocky road of single fatherhood, extending encouragement, confidence, and challenges, using specific examples from dads who’ve survived parenting and have hope to offer.

There are no unreachable requirements for perfect fatherhood here and no twisty theological mysteries—just authentic, down-to-earth wisdom from one dad to another.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780825479601
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Publication date: 02/27/2015
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 530 KB

About the Author

Tez Brooks is the father of four children and a missionary filmmaker for The Jesus Film Project. He has also been a journalist for Cru and a Florida law enforcement officer. Tez has been speaking and writing books and articles for over thirty years.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 11

Introduction: So Why a Book? 13

Part 1 Driver's Education

Chapter 1 Where in the World Am I? (Finding Your Way) 19

"I don't need a map; I'm just lost."

Chapter 2 Who's Driving? (Giving God Control) 27

"Jesus, don't take the wheel!"

Chapter 3 The Engine Lights (Recognizing Warning Signs) 35

"It's just the engine; we're fine."

Chapter 4 A Fork in the Road (Making Right Choices) 42

"Siri, where can I hide a body?"

Chapter 5 Getting Some Bodywork Done (God the Healer) 50

"Uh-oh, better call Maaco."

Chapter 6 Regular Tune-Ups, Part 1 (Social/Mental/Spiritual Health) 56

"The timing's a little off but she still runs great."

Chapter 7 Regular Tune-Ups, Parr 2 (Emotional/Physical Health) 62

"I'm not crying: I just have something in my eye."

Chapter 8 Prepping the Motor Home (Creating a New Space) 67

"Dude, you gotta check out my awesome man cave."

Chapter 9 The Drive -Thru (Cooking Basics) 72

"What's a cutting board?"

Part 2 Changing Lanes

Chapter 10 Model Cars (Avoiding Image Traps) 81

"I wouldn't be caught dead driving that."

Chapter 11 Taxil (Purring Others First): "Sorry, this cab is taken." 90

Chapter 12 Fuzzy Dice (Rethinking Traditions) 98

"More construction! Are you kidding me?"

Chapter 13 Selling the Minivan (Preparing for an Empty Nest) 105

"Gross! How long has this diaper been under my seat?"

Chapter 14 The Rental (Dating Again) 114

"Yes, I'll take the full insurance option, please."

Chapter 15 A Two-Car Garage (Remarriage) 125

"Hey! Who messed with my rearview mirror?"

Chapter 16 Taking the Bus (Blending Families) 137

"Don't make me stop this car!"

Part 3 Caution: Men at Work

Chapter 17 The Less Familiar Route (Abiding in Christ with Your Kids) Honk honk. "Watch where you're going, idiot!" 151

Chapter 18 Recalling Your Destination (The Big Picture) "Are we there yet?" 164

Epilogue: Postcards from the Road (Wisdom from Other Road Warriors) 177

"You know you could lose your driver's license for that."

Notes 187

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