A Dad's Fun Guide to Raising Happy Daughters: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers and Other Foes of Happiness

by John Griffith

The voice of today's society - the media - (unintentionally) works against happiness. There is a constant, streaming bombardment of "Bad News." Young girls are encouraged to find power in sexuality, suffering, and entitlement. Addictive behavior is sensationalized and glamorized. Many in the media promote lying, deception, and revenge as profitable. There are even messages teaching how to get away with murder. Where are the messages regarding the incredible power of choice, personal responsibility, and accountability? Why isn't every growing girl told that she is responsible for her happiness? The impact a father has on his daughter - especially during these modern times - is both profound and immense. Fathers can't do much about the focus of the media. Smut sells. But, it is not the media's duty to provide daughters with the tools necessary for a happy life. In this one-of-a-kind, educational, witty, and humorous "fun guide," Griffith reveals the secrets of happiness that every dad should teach his daughter so that she can grow into the amazing, powerful, world-changing woman she was meant to become. Recognizing that a father's impact upon his daughter is achieved through healthy and personal interactions, Griffith's guidance is written in a format intended to be shared between father and daughter. Using the powerful tools of metaphoric story-telling, introspective letters, and creative activities, Griffith shares the seven keys to happiness that are critical to staving off the effect of the foes of happiness that permeate society today. With topics such as art, history, physics, spirituality, philosophy, earth science, unexplainable phenomena, pop-culture, science fiction, and more, Griffith teaches both father and daughter the keys to remaining happy throughout life by embracing considered thought, emotion, and imagination.

276 pages, Paperback

Published October 15, 2017

About the author

John Griffith is a devoted father and is currently raising three daughters. For most of their lives, he has been a single parent.

His fatherhood story is jaw-dropping, inspirational, emotionally charged, and spiritual. In his own words, “I was the least likely candidate to be a father. If pairing a dad with his soon-to-be-born children was done via a selection process by some committee of “model” parents, I would have been an unlikely choice. But that’s ok. I am in select company. The greatest stories we humans tell are the triumphs of the underdog against seemingly insurmountable odds.

He has played a pivotal role in advancing healthcare startups to the next stage. Additionally, Griffith is a guest author on a Family Law blog, providing encouragement and advice to dads as they navigate their way through this new era of gender equality where fathers and mothers are recognized as equals regarding their parenting capabilities.

Reviews

[Csimplot Simplot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book!