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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Meg Meeker (Author), Coleen Marlo (Narrator), Audible Studios (Publisher)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,901 ratings
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Drawing on her 30 years' experience practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker explains why an active father figure is maybe the single most important factor in a young woman's development. In this invaluable guide, Meeker shows how a father can be both counsel and protector for his daughter as she grows into a spiritually and mentally strong young woman. From cradling his newborn to walking her down the aisle, a father must relish his paramount responsibility - guiding the course of his daughter's life.

Meeker reveals:

  • How a man can become a strong father
  • How a father's guidance influences every part of a woman's life, from her self-respect to her perspective on drugs, alcohol, and sex
  • How to lay down ground rules that are respected without creating distance in your relationship with your daughter
  • Why you need to be your daughter's hero
  • The mistakes most fathers make and their serious consequences
  • How to help daughters make their own good decisions and avoid disastrous mistakes
  • How a father's faith will influence his daughter's spiritual development
  • How to get through to your daughter, even during her toughest don't-talk-to-me years
  • True stories of daughters who were on the wrong path - and how their fathers helped to bring them back

Learn how to grow, strengthen, or rebuild your relationship with your daughter to better both your life and hers in the best-selling Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 4 minutes
  2. Author
    Meg Meeker
  3. Narrator
    Coleen Marlo
  4. Audible release date
    January 5, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Audible Studios
  7. ASIN
    B017V4W69U
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 7 hours and 4 minutes
Author Meg Meeker
Narrator Coleen Marlo
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Audible.com Release Date January 05, 2016
Publisher Audible Studios
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B017V4W69U
Best Sellers Rank #5,071 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#4 in Fatherhood (Audible Books & Originals)
#20 in Parenting Girls
#29 in Fatherhood (Books)

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Customers find the book easy to read and a good guide for parents. They appreciate the author's insights and personal experiences, which are illustrated by real-world examples. The message is that fathers are important and their daughters need strong guidance and support. Many readers consider the book a worthwhile purchase and a valuable gift for fathers of daughters. The presentation is described as down-to-earth, practical, and well-thought-out. However, some customers feel the content becomes repetitive and preachy towards the end.

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692 customers mention "Readability"677 positive15 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and helpful for parents. They say it's a good guide for fathers with daughters entering or approaching their teens. The author integrates stories from her own experiences and those of other fathers, providing valuable advice and wisdom.

"...of the 10 secrets, providing supporting data and ample real life examples of prodigal daughters that are sure to resonate...." Read more

"...It's a great book! However, this new batch of printings has some issues on pages 62, 63, 64 and 66. I've included a couple of pics...." Read more

"...It was also educational and incredibly motivating...." Read more

"Fathers of daughters - I highly recommend this book if you have kids coming out of the age of innocence and into the age of self awareness...." Read more

476 customers mention "Insight"418 positive58 negative

Customers find the book insightful and well-researched. It provides personal experiences and real-world examples to learn from. The author draws conclusions based on her own experiences as a father. Overall, the book affirms what readers already know and celebrates a dad's natural strengths.

"...5. Pragmatism and grit: two of your greatest assets – Teach her to appreciate grit as nothing makes a heart melt like a man with courage and resolve...." Read more

"...many practical ways for men to be more engaged, present, heroic, and loving. Just a few of the many useful gems for me were:..." Read more

"This is an insightful, well-researched book on the importance of Fathers in the lives of their Daughters and how to get their fathering right the..." Read more

"...I love this book. It was faith based backed up with medical facts too! I really enjoyed the book. I don't want to give it all away...." Read more

53 customers mention "Strength"46 positive7 negative

Customers find the book helpful for strengthening fathers and daughters. They appreciate the values of family, parenting, and the important role of fathers. The book is well-written and supportive, helping readers become more engaged, present, and heroic. Readers mention that the book makes them realize that times are different and never give up.

"...Key take-aways of this book include the essential virtues of strong fathers; how a father’s modeling contributes or denigrates a daughter’s self-..." Read more

"...then outlines many practical ways for men to be more engaged, present, heroic, and loving...." Read more

"...such as, strengthening the bond between you and your daughter, discipline, listening, perseverance, patience, and many others...." Read more

"...and how you can be not only a stronger father, but also a stronger husband and man...." Read more

49 customers mention "Value for money"49 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good value for money. They say it's worth reading and has good ideas for solving different problems.

"...Since the price was right and it was so highly recommended, I decided to purchase this book as a little gift for my husband...." Read more

"...them completely, with surprisingly simple, painless methods that cost nothing!! Moms need to read a little of this book, too...." Read more

"...It is worthwhile even if you don't have a daughter though the focus is the Daughter & Dad relationship...." Read more

"...Well written and very wise and appropriate advise. Great gift for Father’s Day too! Easy read...." Read more

29 customers mention "Gift value"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good gift idea for fathers with daughters.

"...daughters - he called us the next day to thank us for such a thoughtful gift!!" Read more

"...Well written and very wise and appropriate advise. Great gift for Father’s Day too! Easy read...." Read more

"...A great gift for any dad and one of the best investments any dad could make in the future health and happiness of his daughter." Read more

"...This book is a must. It is a wonderful gift for any new Dad...." Read more

18 customers mention "Presentation"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-presented and easy to understand. They appreciate the practical tips and examples. The points are clearly made with facts, illustrations, and examples. Overall, readers describe it as a great book with good insights.

"...This book is an absolute page turner and will surely be loved by almost any new father...." Read more

"Just completed reading this master-piece...." Read more

"...There are some good snippets, we can always learn from people that we disagree with, but this book belongs in a world from 60 years ago and is..." Read more

"...Dr. Meeker writes it in a down to earth, and folksy way that is easily understood...." Read more

22 customers mention "Scariness level"8 positive14 negative

Customers have different views on the book's scariness level. Some find it informative and helpful for raising and protecting girls, while others consider it disturbing and filled with dangerous rhetoric.

"...Sex (a topic Meeker is kinda stuck on) is super-duper dangerous, and she has a wide array of made-up ideas about why it is scary...." Read more

"...is clear about the design of marriage and the safety and security of sex within marriage...." Read more

"...The world has enough negativity and fear." Read more

"...This is actually a scary book, but it opened my eyes to the realities of what I needed to worry about...." Read more

25 customers mention "Preachy content"0 positive25 negative

Customers find the book's content preachy, repetitive, and biased. They feel the tone is preachy and depressing, with advice focused on preventing sexual education. The author seems too focused on sex aspects, which some readers dislike.

"...The book is also extremely repetitive, it's heavily spiced with conservative fundamentalist christian dogma, and extremely afraid...." Read more

"...The last thing I didn't particularly like - author is too much concentrated on sex aspects, putting sex in a very negative light...." Read more

"...This book was extremely disappointing. The opening chapter bombards you with scares about sexual education and somehow every one of ten advices in..." Read more

"...good impact on a daughter's life, but in my opinion it gets a little preachy towards the end." Read more

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Great content! (Some printing issues in this batch)
I've been giving away copies of this book to all my new dad friends when they have daughters since I read my first copy in 2008. It's a great book! However, this new batch of printings has some issues on pages 62, 63, 64 and 66. I've included a couple of pics. I ordered 5 copies total and they all have the exact some printing issues, so it's an entire batch.Would be 5 stars for content, minus one star for the printing issues.
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  • Thomas M. Loarie
    5.0 out of 5 stars What Will Your Daughter’s Life Say About You?
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016
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    Meg Meeker MD’s “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters” is an A-list book for both fathers and mothers…and for daughters. There is something in this book for everyone.

    Meeker is a practicing pediatrician and Clincial Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. She has written five other books on the raising of children – “Strong Mother, Strong Sons”, “Your Kids at Risk: How Teen Sex Threatens Our Sons and Daughters”, “Boys Should be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons”, and “The Ten Habits of Happy Mothers: Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity”. She writes from an unabashedly Catholic perspective. Her books draw from her 20+ years of experience as a pediatrician and a counselor to young girls. She has seen the impact of absent parents, promiscuity, drugs and alcohol, and unhealthy friendships on children, their development, and subsequent happiness.

    In “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters”, author Meeker outlines the importance of the father’s role in a daughter’s development and ultimate happiness; and she provides ten key “secrets” to guide fathers in navigating the path they must take for success.

    Secret #1 - “You (the father) are the most important man in her (your daughter’s) life” – is the overarching theme throughout the book. What you do and don’t do has big, big impact on your daughter’s development, overall well-being, and her eventual happiness. When she is 25, she will mentally size her boyfriend her husband up against you; when she is 35 the number of children she has will be impacted by the life she had with you.” Fathers are critical to a daughter’s self-worth and growth - physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.

    Nine other secrets every father should know follow. They are:
    1. She needs a hero – Heroes save families. They meet the deepest needs of the human heart. They teach undiluted commitment and faithfulness.
    2. You are her first love - Your daughter yearns to secure your love, and throughout her life she’ll need you to prove it. Every man who enters her life will be compared to you.
    3. Teach her humility – Genuine humility is the starting point for every other virtue. Humility means having a proper perspective on ourselves, of seeing ourselves as we really are. It also means knowing that every person has equal worth.
    4. Protect her, defend her (and use a shotgun if necessary) – Boundaries are a sign of love. The father is a far more effective protector of his daughter than anyone else in life. Teens are getting mixed messages from their schools, churches, and civic groups.
    5. Pragmatism and grit: two of your greatest assets – Teach her to appreciate grit as nothing makes a heart melt like a man with courage and resolve. We admire men who are willing to risk their lives to help good triumph over evil and have the moral wit to distinguish between the two.
    6. Be the man you want her to marry – Like physicians, see it, do it, teach it. She needs to see what a good man looks like, she has to know one: a model of masculinity; a man of integrity; a man who inspires trust and respect; a leader; committed to family; willing to sacrifice for them.
    7. Teach her who God is - Your daughter needs God. You should be glad that she wants to believe in something larger, because you know all too well that many times you will fail her. And the evidence (provided by Meeker) says: religion is protective for kids.
    8. Teach her how to fight – Reason, experience, and our moral compass help us decide what to do. It is your job to provide your daughter with a moral compass, to be the voice of reason when she talks about feelings, and to show her the power of will that allows you to live with the outcome of moral reasoning.
    9. Keep her connected - Stay connected with your daughter and make her part of your everyday life. Have her help you with chores, or take her out to a theater, or go on a mission trip with her, but whatever you do, focus on her.

    Meeker goes into great depth on each of the 10 secrets, providing supporting data and ample real life examples of prodigal daughters that are sure to resonate.

    I was a single-parent, raising a son and daughter from ages 13 and 10 respectively. I wish this book was around when I took on the responsibility of being the sole parent of two wonderful children. I was not a perfect father but I did do a number of things right. I quit work to be available to both as we adjusted to a life without a mom. I spent time with both and also individually as we shared special events like a football game, a concert, the symphony, and special summer trips to Big Fork, Montana. My children are now doing the same for their children (my son has two and my daughter has five). They grew as did I.

    Key take-aways of this book include the essential virtues of strong fathers; how a father’s modeling contributes or denigrates a daughter’s self-esteem; the importance of boundaries and how to enforce them; the biggest mistake a dad can make; the importance of faith; and how girls depend on their dad’s guidance well into adulthood.

    We all know women whose father’s failed them. What will your daughter’s life say about you?
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  • Bing Yao
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great content! (Some printing issues in this batch)
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
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    I've been giving away copies of this book to all my new dad friends when they have daughters since I read my first copy in 2008. It's a great book! However, this new batch of printings has some issues on pages 62, 63, 64 and 66. I've included a couple of pics. I ordered 5 copies total and they all have the exact some printing issues, so it's an entire batch.

    Would be 5 stars for content, minus one star for the printing issues.
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    Bing Yao
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great content! (Some printing issues in this batch)
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
    I've been giving away copies of this book to all my new dad friends when they have daughters since I read my first copy in 2008. It's a great book! However, this new batch of printings has some issues on pages 62, 63, 64 and 66. I've included a couple of pics. I ordered 5 copies total and they all have the exact some printing issues, so it's an entire batch.

    Would be 5 stars for content, minus one star for the printing issues.
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  • Mike Hughes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing, yet Insightful and Instructive
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017
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    I will be honest: this book was disturbing to me in many ways. It was also educational and incredibly motivating. I am a 28 year-old first time father, and ordered this book after hearing Dave Ramsey mention it.

    The book was disturbing because Dr. Meeker, in no uncertain terms, exposes her readers to the dark realities that daughters face from school, their social lives, sexual pressures, the media they are exposed to, etc. She does this by citing statistical data, behavioral science, and real-life examples from her work in counseling young women. A few examples: 41% of U.S. girls aged 14-17 experience unwanted sex, 28% of high school students have more than 5 drinks in a row on more than one day in a month, and 47% of high schoolers are sexually active before high school ends. One of the particularly poignant real-life stories Dr. Meeker shares is of a young 10 year-old girl who abruptly withdraws from her father, with whom she had had a good relationship before. After months of this, her parents bring her to Dr. Meeker. Dr. Meeker eventually discovers that the girl had seem some pornography in which there was a man acting aggressively towards a woman. Having no prior idea of what sex was like, she assumed that that was how all men, including her father, treated women sexually. The poor guy had no idea that for months his daughter had been viewing him as a sexual, abusive male (the lesson from this particular story: daughters will be exposed to pornography at a young age, and open communication early on from her father regarding sexual matters is critical).

    I wasn't prepared for some of this, especially the in-depth discussions on eating disorders and sexual assault. I think most fathers assume that these things will only happen to other people's daughters. However, I'm glad that I read it as it opened my eyes and motivated me to be extra vigilant as my daughter grows up.

    To be clear, the whole book isn't dark and depressing. The good news, as Dr. Meeker explains, is that the risks above decrease significantly for girls who have engaged, present fathers in their lives. She then outlines many practical ways for men to be more engaged, present, heroic, and loving.

    Just a few of the many useful gems for me were:
    -Many daughters will dive into a power struggle with their fathers, not to see how tough they are, but to see how much their fathers really care about them. In fact, many girls complain to their friends about how strict their dads are as a way to "show off" how much their fathers love them.
    -If a daughter is mistreated, or even abused by someone else, her father's reaction is essential to her ability to recover and move on. Seeing her father get angry when he hears about it and come to her defense, rather than be apathetic, is critical.
    -If you have a good, loving relationship with your daughter, she is more likely to choose boyfriends who will treat her well.
    -Tell her you love her for her qualities and characteristics, not external factors like her physical appearance or academic achievements.
    -How to argue with your daughter.

    Those are just a few. I highly recommend this book for any dad, whether his daughter is a newborn, teenager, or even a young woman. I will definitely reference this book moving forward as I raise my daughter to be strong.
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  • nancy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on October 29, 2024
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    Will be reading it soon
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  • Baldev Raj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent !
    Reviewed in India on July 31, 2024
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    Original book with good print and paper. Bought it for my son and granddaughters. Next review after reading the book.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent !
    Reviewed in India on July 31, 2024
    Original book with good print and paper. Bought it for my son and granddaughters. Next review after reading the book.
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  • Cliente de Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Warm and serious talk about parenthood coming from an expert
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 27, 2020
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    Several reminders about good values and life purpose for fathers. Makes sense to have a close relaionship with your little girl. Really enjoyed this book.
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book!
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 16, 2019
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    Very nice guide to fathers. It provides important guidance for parenting, focusing on the relationship between dads a d daughters.
    It became a relevant reference for me.
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  • Berliner_Student
    5.0 out of 5 stars Profound and helpful advice! :-)
    Reviewed in Germany on May 8, 2019
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    I ordered the audio book and had to wait more than 3 weeks till the CD(DVD?) was delivered. But this audio book is worth the money! :-)
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