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In Fathering Together: Living a Connected Dad Life, author Brian Anderson captures the stories of dozens of dads who are striving for healthier and stronger relationships. Their stories highlight a new narrative for fatherhood, one based in servant-leadership that goes beyond the stereotypical role of “breadwinner.
In this book, you will:
- Discover basic strategies for building stronger connections
- Read stories from fellow dads striving for a healthier life
- Be challenged to see yourself as more than a financial provide.
Challenging yourself to step beyond the traditional narratives of fatherhood can be frightening, but there is comfort in knowing there is a large community of dads with the same goals. Read Fathering Together, then join Brian's Newsletter to get updates, reflections, and invitations to events.
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“Fathering Together puts us on a new path forward to value care. Anderson masterfully weaves together his own personal journey with data and guidance to make us all better, more connected humans.”
Eve Rodsky ‧ New York Times Bestselling Author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space
“Fathering Together is a brilliant, timely, and much needed book. This is the book I wish I had when I was a new father and a book that all fathers should have available at whatever age and stage of their children. Fathering Together is full of helpful, practical, support from a father who has been there and is there for us all.”
Jed Diamond, PhD ‧ author of The Enlightened Marriage, Why the Best is Still to Come and My Distant Dad
“With Fathering Together, Brian Anderson lays out a new model for dads to connect with their families and communities. I've learned so much from him that has enhanced my own parenting. This book is a must read for dads in the 21st century.”
Dr. Simran Jeet Singh ‧ author of The Light We Give and Fauja Singh Keeps Going
“Brian Anderson presents this simple truth: the most important thing men (and all humans) can do is to care for others and center our lives around that care.”
Gary Barker, PhD ‧ CEO & Founder, Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice
“Anderson challenges dads to reimagine fatherhood to one of servant leadership and connection. A dad-first mindset that fosters emotional courage, other-orientation, advocacy and community is a game-changer for our relationships, families, and society.”
David G. Smith, PhD ‧ Co-Author of Good Guys and Athena Rising
“This book is both practical and paradigm-shifting. It will help you connect more deeply with your children AND change the way you think about being a dad - for the better!”
- Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith America and author of We Need To Build: Field Notes For Diverse Democracy and many more
“Fathering Together is a true celebration of fatherhood! A roller coaster of emotions, being vulnerable, growing together and true magnificent tool for all Fathers.”
- Sergio Rosario Diaz, Founder of Soy Super Papa
“Anderson's book is an inspiring journey for men to both discover the possibilities as a father and the dire necessity for men to evolve into the kind of father our modern world needs.”
- Angus Nelson, founder of Evolve Men Coaching
I took Driver's Ed before I started to drive, got two degrees before I started to teach, and took a pre-marriage class before I got married. But what preparation was available to help me prepare for being a dad? If you're looking for a great first step to prepare yourself for being a better dad, Brian Anderson's book is a wonderful resource. It's honest, clear, and gets to the heart of things. Highly recommended!
- Brian D. McLaren, author/teacher/activist
I love that Brian does not shy away from hard topics. He approaches uncomfortable, but necessary, fatherhood topics head on: violence towards women, being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, and living one's values around anti-racism. But he does so with humility and personal stories that feel like a conversation with a trusted friend. Fathering Together is an essential read for any dad looking to re-write gender norms and redefine fatherhood.
- Kate Mangino, author of Equal Partners
“As the father of a one-year-old, Brian Anderson's message is a heart felt wake up call for fathers to not sleep on the importance of our presence and love…and it's a guide on how to do it better and with more joy.”
- Mike Zeller, Author of The Genius Within, and entrepreneur.
About the author
Brian Anderson
Brian Anderson is a husband, dad, and co-founder/executive director of Fathering Together. He’s been a social worker, community organizer, university chaplain, interfaith leadership consultant and certified spiritual director. He uses these experiences to empower dads to build a strong spiritual foundation for themselves and their families. After his first daughter arrived, he started blogging about his experiences which led to his debut book, Fathering Together: Living a Connected Dad Life. He’s based in Evanston, Illinois.
