Daily Dad’s Best Advice From Authors

Feb 27, 2021

Discover insights from celebrated authors on parenting lessons that highlight the innate goodness in children. Explore how family dynamics shape character and the accountability parents have in their children's actions. Rediscover joy by embracing a childlike perspective amidst adult cynicism. Learn the value of flexibility in parenting, emphasizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. These literary reflections provide practical wisdom and inspiration for navigating the journey of parenthood.

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Carry the Fire

Protect and encourage your children's inherent goodness.
Nurture their innocence and help them carry their "fire".

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Parental Responsibility

Children's negative traits are a reflection of their upbringing.
Parents are responsible for shaping their children's character.

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Short Pencils

See the world through your children's eyes.
Find the value in discarded or overlooked items and share them.

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Parenting and Accountability in Literature

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#175

• Mentioned in 78 episodes

The Road

Tom Stechschulte

Cormac McCarthy

The Road is set in a world that has been devastated by an unspecified cataclysmic event, resulting in the extinction of nearly all life on Earth. The story follows an unnamed father and his young son as they travel south along the road, carrying their meager possessions and a pistol with only two bullets. The father, suffering from a worsening respiratory condition, is determined to protect his son from the dangers of their new world, including cannibalistic marauders. Along their journey, they encounter various survivors, some of whom are cruel and others who show kindness. The novel explores themes of love, survival, and the preservation of humanity in a world devoid of hope. Ultimately, the father's health fails, and he dies, but not before ensuring his son's safety with a new family who may offer a chance for a better future.

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• Mentioned in 116 episodes

The great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Published in 1925, 'The Great Gatsby' is a tragic love story, a mystery, and a social commentary on American life during the Jazz Age. The novel is narrated by Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island and becomes entangled in the lives of his wealthy and mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and Gatsby's obsession to win back his first love, Daisy Buchanan. The story delves into themes of honesty, the temptations of wealth, and the struggle to escape the past, ultimately reflecting on the disintegration of the American Dream.

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Bright Shiny Morning

James Frey

Bright Shiny Morning is James Frey's first novel, set in Los Angeles and following the lives of characters such as a famous actor, a young couple, a Mexican-American maid, and a homeless man. The book intertwines their stories with vignettes of other city dwellers and historical facts about Los Angeles, creating a vivid portrait of the city. Frey's writing style is often described as poetic and emotionally powerful, though it has also been criticized for its unconventional structure and repetition.

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• Mentioned in 25 episodes

East of Eden

Paul Osborn

In 'East of Eden', John Steinbeck tells the story of the Trask and Hamilton families, set against the backdrop of California's Salinas Valley. The novel is a modern retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Cal and Aron Trask, and their struggles with their father, Adam. The book delves into themes of love, rejection, and the choice between good and evil, symbolized by the Hebrew word 'timshel', meaning 'thou mayest'. The narrative is rich with characters like Samuel Hamilton, a kind and wise patriarch, and Kate, the embodiment of evil, whose past and actions significantly impact the lives of the Trasks.

Today’s episode features a compilation of some of the best advice that we’ve found from great authors. Ryan revisits stories from Cormac McCarthy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck, and James Frey.

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