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Instant New York Times bestseller!
"#1 gift for every new father." -Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast
"Hilarious and sharp...everything (and more) about being a dad." -Ron Howard
"A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home." -Viola Davis
"In a breezy voice that eschews hectoring for cajoling," James Patterson's The #1 Dad Book "is not only a labor of love, but a love letter to fellow fathers." -USA Today
Product Details
| Publisher | Little Brown and Company |
| Publish Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780316585071 |
| Dimensions | 7.1 X 5.1 X 0.9 inches | 0.6 pounds |
BISAC Categories: Family & Parenting, Self-Help
About the Author
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton. He has told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Reviews
"James Patterson is a literary legend....If it's part of the human experience, he's written it....The #1 Dad Book...is really special...a fast, funny, and heartfelt read packed with the real-life lessons James Patterson wishes he'd known sooner...lessons you'll want to share with all the soon-to-be dads, fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in your life."--Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast
"A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home."--Viola Davis
"Funny and wise ... Important advice from a trusted source ... This book will appeal to overwhelmed new dads looking for some reinforcement that they're doing okay."--Booklist
"A mind meld of Dr. Spock and Dr. Seuss."--Kirkus
"Bestseller Patterson brings a wry touch to his advice...sensibly encouraging dads and dads-to-be to shoot for progress over perfection."--Publishers Weekly
"Hilarious and sharp...everything (and more) about being a dad."--Ron Howard
"A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home."--Viola Davis
"In a breezy voice that eschews hectoring for cajoling," James Patterson's The #1 Dad Book "is not only a labor of love, but a love letter to fellow fathers."
--USA Today"Funny and wise ... Important advice from a trusted source ... This book will appeal to overwhelmed new dads looking for some reinforcement that they're doing okay."--Booklist
"A mind meld of Dr. Spock and Dr. Seuss."--Kirkus
"Bestseller Patterson brings a wry touch to his advice...sensibly encouraging dads and dads-to-be to shoot for progress over perfection."--Publishers Weekly
"Hilarious and sharp...everything (and more) about being a dad."--Ron Howard
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