David Baird – författare

You''re going to be a dad!Suddenly, after all the waiting - juggling excitement, fear, pride and trepidation - the big word arrives. It is possibly the biggest news you''ll ever receive. Most of us drop our chins to our chests and think, What do I do now?The truth is that there are so many things you can do now that you are a dad! This little book is packed with fun, creative and practical Things to do now that you''re a Dad, whether you''re a first-time Dad or you''re trying to find new ways to create life-changing experiences with your children, this is the book for you.Within these pages you''ll discover:- Advice on building great relationships- Creative activities with your children, young and old- Tips for entertaining the rugrats- How to make the most of the time spent with the kids, no matter their ageAlso available in the series: Things To Do Now That You''re a Mum, Things to Do Now That You''re a Grandparent, Things To Do Now That You''re Retired, Things to Do Now That You''re 40, Things to Do Now That You''re 50, Things to Do Now That You''re 60, and Things to Do Now That You''re 70

Thirty-seven-year-old John Morgans personal life is already in disarray when he receives a phone call that his brother and niece are dead. His relationship with his father is nearly nonexistent, he barely speaks to his sister, and he has no real friends to lean on. As the tragic news slowly begins to sink in, John realizes he is floating aimlessly in the middle of an unpredictable sea of emotions with no one to rescue him.

Lost in his childhood memories, regrets, and grief, John begins to reevaluate his life, his relationships, and why he has trouble connecting withand even lovingothers. As he attempts to regain the happiness that was stolen from him when his father rejected him over his writing, John begins a painstaking journey to climb out of the depths of despair. But it is only a matter of time before his past catches up with him and forces him to face all of the realities in his life.

In this compelling tale that movingly illustrates the devastating effects of a dysfunctional family, John must learn to change what he can, accept what he cannot, and make the difficult decision to leave some things behind.