The #1 Dad Book

Be the Best Dad You Can Be in 1 Hour
by James Patterson
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Instant New York Times bestseller!

“#1 gift for every new father.”​ –Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast

“Hilarious and sharp…everything ​(and more) about being a dad.” –Ron Howard

“A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home.” –Viola Davis

“In a breezy voice that eschews hectoring for cajoling,” James Patterson’s The #1...

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Published By Little, Brown and Company

Format Hardback

Category

Number Of Pages 192

Publication Date 05/12/2025

ISBN 9780316585071

Dimensions 5.3 inches x 7.3 inches


“Hilarious and sharp…everything ​(and more) about being a dad.”—Ron Howard

“Bestseller Patterson brings a wry touch to his advice…sensibly encouraging dads and dads-to-be to shoot for progress over perfection.”—Publishers Weekly

“A mind meld of Dr. Spock and Dr. Seuss.”—Kirkus

“Funny and wise … Important advice from a trusted source … This book will appeal to overwhelmed new dads looking for some reinforcement that they're doing okay.”—Booklist

“In a breezy voice that eschews hectoring for cajoling,” James Patterson’s The #1 Dad Book “is not only a labor of love, but a love letter to fellow fathers.”

USA Today

“A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home.”—Viola Davis

“James Patterson is a literary legend.…If it’s part of the human experience, he’s written it.…The #1 Dad Book…is really special…a fast, funny, and heartfelt read packed with the real-life lessons James Patterson wishes he’d known sooner…lessons you’ll want to share with all the soon-to-be dads, fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in your life.”—Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast

 
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