A Father’s Day Gift and Giveaway
What are you getting the dad(s) in your life this Father’s Day? As we know, every dad is different. Some crave their favorite dinner (or dessert), while others would most enjoy a weekend getaway or a surprise gift from their Amazon wish list.
However we choose to express our love and appreciation this Father’s Day, we will probably accompany our expressions with the words, “I love you, Dad.”
Those words sum up the title and heart of Blythe Daniel’s latest book, which she co-authored with her son William and her mom Helen McIntosh. Today, I’m excited to share this book with you and give away one copy. Keep reading to learn how to enter.
Book Review: I Love You, Dad
This gift book is all about the details. The first pages include fill-in-the-blanks for gifting information, as well as space to write your own personalized note to Dad.
Each chapter begins with a devotional thought written by either Blythe, Daniel, or Helen, followed by a few Dad jokes, and finally a “Dear Dad” thank-you that integrates a biblical principle.
One that resonated with me was Daniel’s chapter called “Riding the Compassion Wave” where he shares about riding the waves with his dad at the beach. He then ties that idea back to the balance between giving compassion and advice that Dads do and the difference it makes in the lives of their children. Daniel writes, “I think God gives dads the ability to give instructions, but also the skills to show compassion rather than just telling their children what to do.” Both are so necessary!
This book will put a smile on our dads’ faces as they recognize the vital way they shape and influence their families and even challenge them with a biblical perspective on ways they can continue to strengthen their relationships.
Enter to Win Your Copy
I’m thrilled to be giving away a copy of I Love You, Dad that one reader will be able to share with his or her father (hopefully) in time for Father’s Day!
To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. You could comment on why you would love to give this book as a gift to your dad or something you learned from your dad that has stuck with you.
A few considerations:
- You must be over 13 years of age to enter.
- You must have a US address. (Sorry to my international friends!)
- The winner’s name may be posted on this site and/or social media.
- While this contest may be shared on social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with these entities.
The giveaway runs through Saturday, June 8, and I’ll announce the winner on the blog and Facebook the next week.
~ Kristen
Special thanks to the Blog About Blogger Network for hosting this giveaway.
Congrats to our giveaway winner!
Congratulations to Crystal for winning a copy of I Love You, Dad! Thank you to everyone who commented and participated.
About the Authors
Blythe Daniel is the coauthor of I Love You, Mom! and Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters, which she wrote with her mother, Dr. Helen McIntosh. She worked for Harper Collins Christian Publishing in marketing and publicity, and enjoys her works as a literary agent. She lives in Colorado with her husband and three teenagers, including her author son William Daniel.
Helen McIntosh, EdD, Counseling Psychology, is a counselor, educator, and coauthor with her daughter Blythe Daniel on I Love You, Mom! and Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters. From her professional experience, Dr. McIntosh authored Messages to Myself and Eric, Jose & The Peace Rug®. Her work has appeared in Guideposts, ParentLife, and HomeLife magazines. She resides in Georgia with her husband Jim. They have two children and five grandchildren.
William Daniel is a middle schooler, competitive gymnast and the author of You’re Joking Me: Jokes for Kids by a Kid. He enjoys telling jokes and making his family and friends laugh. He plays saxophone and wants to be a pilot. He has an older sister, Maris, and a twin sister, Calyn, also an author. William lives in Colorado with his family.
About I Love You, Dad
Dads hold a special place in our hearts.
In a world that often puts Dads on the back burner, authors Blythe Daniel, William Daniel, and Helen McIntosh seek to honor dads through their words.
Through stories, Bible verses, and hope and humor, these authors are sure to bring a smile to the face of the fatherly figures in your life.
The perfect gift book for fathers! I Love You Dad! highlights attributes of fathers that we cherish the most from compassion to respect to good work ethic, and everything in between.
I Love You, Dad! treasures dads as we look to our Abba Father. We relate to our earthly fathers through the attributes we see in our heavenly one.
22 Comments
Crystal
This book 📘 looks and sounds like a good read especially in print format
Planning on getting together with my youngest sister and her husband and family for Father’s Da
Please enter me into the giveaway
Here’s hoping I win 🤞fingers crossed.
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
That sounds like a lovely Father’s Day you have planned! I’ve entered you into the giveaway.
Beverly
I lost my wonderful Dad to a drunk driver in 1982. I still miss him every day. This looks like a great way to honor the dads in our lives.
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
Hi Beverly, I’m so sorry for your loss. This book for sure honors the dads in our lives.
Linda Gawthrop
Sometimes the contributions that Dads make are overlooked and they rarely garner as much attention as Moms do – so nice to have them get the recognition they deserve and be lifted up and celebrated. Just in time for Father’s Day gift-giving, too!
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
You make such a good point, Linda. Thanks for your comment! I’ve entered you into the giveaway.
Natalya Lakhno
I would love to give it to my husband, the father of our four teenagers 🙂
He needs some love and encouragement.
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
This book would be a wonderful gift for him! I’ve entered you into the giveaway.
Jeana
I like the format of this book it would make a great gift and keepsake.
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
I agree, Jeana! I’ve entered you into the giveaway.
Mark Wainwright
I’m sure many Dads will be encouraged by the words in this book. Love the cover!
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
Thanks for your comment, Mark! The cover is fabulous. Hope you’re doing well!
Jodi W
My dad is always there for everyone lending a hand and also It was my dad that taught me how to shop and save money.
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
Thanks for sharing, Jodi. What a wonderful lesson to learn from your dad! I’ve entered you into the giveaway.
shereadswherevershegoes
Ooo this sounds really interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
My pleasure! I’ve added you into the giveaway.
debby236
I would love to give this book to my grandsons to give to their father. He would cherish it.
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
Thanks for sharing. I’ve entered you into the giveaway.
Joe Titone
from Dad: always be considerate of others
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
That’s a great lesson! I’ve entered you into the giveaway.
cherierj
This sounds so wonderful for my hubby who tries so hard for our kids. I think it would be a blessing for him. Thanks for the chance!
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
It’s my pleasure! I’ve entered you into the giveaway.