Father Hunger

by Robert S. McGee

Here is a book for men and women who hunger for something deeper and more authentic in their relationships with their fathers. Your relationship with your father affects your emotional style, your relationships, and the way you think about God.

Genres: Parenting

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Robert S. McGee is author of The Search for Significance which has sold over 3 million copies. He is also a lecturer and counselor. He started the national health care organization, Rapha, that began integrating a Christian perspective into psychiatric and substance abuse treatment in hospitals.
McGee has also written numerous books on recovery from various dependencies, disorders, relationships, and substance abuse. His years of experience as a counselor helping people heal from emotional wounds has given him a unique perspective on what it truly means to be honest with yourself.

Reviews

[Kel Caffekey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book that made me look very deep into not only my relationship with my dad which was very abusive but also consider other male members and there influence on me too.

I loved the questions at the end of each chapter. This really has helped me heal my father wound and claim my power back as an abused child by many male members of my family.

I'd highly recommend this book to anyone with a father wound or who had a difficult relationship with your father growing up or wasn't there!

[Carma · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a difficult book to read, but an important one for anyone who grew up with an emotionally unavailable dad, an abusive dad, or a negligent or absent father. Until you get this sorted out, you don't understand what's running you in vicious circles.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I grew up without my father being in my life, so this book was recommended to me by a friend. In it, the author walks readers through what "Father Hunger" is and what its effect on people is. He then gives ideas on things that the reader can do to relieve their personal Father Hunger.

The best thing about this book is that it forces the reader to examine their own life and confront old wounds head-on. Doing this will be the best way to get on track to healing those wounds.

I was also pleasantly surprised by the section on parenting advice for those that have dealt with Father Hunger. There were some very helpful tips in that section. The book also includes sections about marriage advice for those that grew up without their father in their lives.

Final rating = 3.5 stars

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book brought out raw emotions that I knew existed and I was grateful for a chance to fully experience those emotions in a healthy way.