Customer Reviews
I'm sorry, Mr. Harrison- this one was a swing and a miss 
2006-06-05
After stumbling upon, at a relative's house, this collection of corny attempts to be witty and creative, I was shocked at how blatantly stereotypical and sexist this book was once I read it cover-to-cover.
Although there were one or two cute trinkets, I particularly remember the following lines much more strongly:
* Mom will introduce her to classical music- you let her listen to the Beatles
* Remember, if you tell a boy not to play with the electrical outlet, he will stomp off or do it anyway. A girl will cry.
* Cheer for her team. Even though they may be called the Pansies.
* Teenage girls spend hours doing something in their rooms. No man has ever figured it out.
* She may look cute, but her diaper can be as challenging as any boy's.
There was also another about letting her mother have time alone with her, and one about protecting her from boys.
In conclusion,
Sure, this book is wonderful- if you live in the 50's......
Nuggets of Wisdom for Fathers of Daughters 
2005-05-16
Although a very short, small book, this is a very good collection of simple bits of wisdom.
Some readers may think that it is too simplistic, but I think it contains some things that are very good reminders for fathers of daughters. As big of a job as parenting is in today's world, we can all use reminders of even the basics. In our fast paced world, many times our relationships with family members take a back seat to work. That shouldn't be the case. In this primer on parenting, Harrison helps us remember some basic things that are very valuable.
Some of the pages deal with advice on things that are your role as a parent. Others contain insights that will make readers smile in remembering events they have experienced in child rearing.
Some of my favorite of the included 'lessons' are these:
1. Take part in her life now. Don't wait until she's 15 to try to develop a relationship.
2. Tell her from day one that she can accomplish anything.
3. Be prepared to watch Walt Disney movies with her some 200 times. Each.
4. Tickle her, play with her, give her piggyback rides. She's not breakable.
5. Realize that as you shape her, she will shape you.
6. Read to her often. Very soon, she'll be reading to you.
7. Talk to her about what she wants to be when she grows up.
Continally reinforce the idea that anything is possible.
8. When she's old enough, sign her up for karate lessons. This is more for your sake than hers.
9. Think before you speak. Even when you don't mean to, you can end up hurting her feelings.
10. Take her out of town to somewhere she's never been at least once a year. This will develop her sense of wonder.
11. Remember, teenage girls spend hours in their room doing something. No man has ever really figured out what that something is.
12. There will be days when you think you've raised an alien. Those are the same days she feels she's being raised by one.
13. Remember, it's a good thing if the boys in her life think you are slightly unstable.
Frankly, I never would have bought this for myself. It's a very small, 'cutesy' looking book. It's just not the type of thing that attracts my attention. Fortunately, my wife saw it and bought it for me. It is a real little treasure.
Disappointing! Don't expect much here. 2004-08-13
I am sorry but I cannot give this book a good rating. It claims to have life lessons on raising a girl and all I found was a collection of sayings. Some of them were good suggestions, but most were just sentimental "warm fuzzies." Maybe this is all that some guys need to help them raise their daughter, but I have four and I need much more help than this book was able to deliver. Also, before you buy check the dimensions of the book. It is really small and each page contains about a sentence. It is really not worth the money you will spend on it. Sorry, but that's how I see it.
Father to Daughter 
2004-06-21
I'm a 46 year old man's man. I have two daughters, 9 and 15. Every page contains good advice. I wish I had it to use 15 years ago.
For all you old dad's; be careful, it will make you cry.
A Must Read for Daddies and Daddies-To-Be 2004-05-31
This book is absolutely fantastic. I am a father of two daughters, with a new baby on the way. This book touched me, motivated me, made me think, made me change, and brought tears to my eyes at times.
I am sending a copy to all my "father of daughters" friends.
A must have for Daddies.
A Great Gift Idea for a new dad (or an old one). 2007-12-02
I bought this book as an impulse purchase and read it quickly. I like the fact that each page has a simple idea in it. This book is concise and will warm the heart of a sentimental father and give him good advice as he raises his girl to be successful.
The author gleaned his wisdom by interviewing the fathers of successful women in many different areas of success.
I liked this book so much, I'm search for other books by the same author to read and / or give as gifts.
A fun little book for fathers-to-be 2007-01-02
I received this book in the mail recently and read it in about 20 minutes. It is about 300 or so short pieces of advice for fathers of girls in various stages of development. The quotes are variously witty, funny, instructive, and serious on the challenge men face in raising healthy girls to be self-assured young women. Two thumbs up.
basic instructions 2006-11-14
I was disappointed with this book for several reasons. I bought this book because I have a one year old daughter and was searching for some insight on how to better bond with her as she ages. This book gave basic instructions that even a teenage parent would know, (if that makes any sense). The book is written on a middle school reading level and did not go into specifics about raising a daughter, it only gave very broad advice. I bought this book for only .46 cents and it was a waste of money. Since the book measures 6 inches by 6 inches I guess it will make a good paper weight ! Not recommended
Brilliant Wisdom 2006-06-20
I bought this book for my husbands first fathers day this year. I wrote inside that it was the instruction booklet that came with his now four month old daughter.
The only problem I have with the book... I introduce her to the Beatles I named her after a Beatles song "Dear Prudence"
Great Pocket Book 2006-06-16
At first, I thought this was a silly gift my husband received when I was pregnant with our daughter. I decided to take a look at it, and its such a beautiful book. It has very simple ideas and advice, but very important life lessons.
The whole book is full of common sense ideas, but they are things that get overlooked and forgotten. Every dad should be forced to read this as part of soon-to-be-daddy training.
