Zen and the Art of Fatherhood: Lessons from a Master Dad

by Steven Lewis

More than fifty quotes from Zen masters of all ages accompany and illustrate the author's account of raising seven children over nearly three decades, a personal journey of discovery and acceptance that has rendered moments of wisdom

272 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Through a life formed, informed and forever reformed by seven children (and now sixteen grandchildren), Steve Lewis writes affectionately and passionately about our shared experiences on this earth.

From Zen and the Art of Fatherhood to Fear and Loathing of Boca Raton he has taken us on a narrative tour of every sunny nook and darkened cranny in the family home—and is now wandering through the yard, beyond the tree line, deep in the woods.

Steve is a former Mentor at Empire State College, a current member of the Writing Institute faculty at Sarah Lawrence College, a Contributing Writer at TalkingWriting.com, Editor/Literary Ombudsman at WritersReadOnline.com, and El Jefe of the annual Hatteras Island Writers' Retreats at Duckdog Cottage, Rodanthe, North Carolina.

Reviews

[Michael Gordover · Rating 1 out of 5]

"Hit your kid but make sure to not leave marks." One of the most self-absorbed and backward books I've ever read.

[Vince Deuschel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found a copy in a local Little Lending Library. Grabbed it expecting a typical “Zen and the Art of ....”. It is not, but, it is far from disappointing. A real enjoyable and quick read. Often make you look out the window an smile as you remember your own fatherhood path.

[Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not a Zen book, despite the occasional quote by people such as Watts. But it is a rather amusing collection of stories from a guy with seven kids. Quick reading, perfect for "the office."