Glenna Mageau - Do You Know Your Dads Story? The Unasked Questions

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I have been eagerly awaiting Glenna Mageaus Do You Know Your Dads Story? ever since Do You Know Your Moms Story? was released, and the author does not disappoint... This book delves deep into a multitude of layers and stages, exploring everything from his childhood to what formed his beliefs in politics, religion and much more. It is also a time capsule, peeling back the years to reveal days gone past that cannot be authentically recreated in this modern day and age. p.m.terrell, award-winning, internationally acclaimed author of history and suspense

W ell, I'm not really a sentimental guy but this got me and reminded me how much I dont know about my dad's story. Unfortunately, I can't ask him. I guess I need to make sure I share mine with my kids. Great idea. Wished I'd had this 15 years ago, he died too young. J. Z. (Retired)

B y exploring our history we can learn so much for the future! The newest book from this award winning author is yet again, amazing. Its a great self-help tool to get to know our dads. It has all the right questions with enough variety so people can pick and choose whats right for them and their families. Its a wonderful way for adult sons and daughters to hopefully improve relationships with their Dad, learn something new or just have intriguing conversations with their fathers. Christine Jackson (author)

Do You Know Your Dad's Story?

The Unasked Questions

By

Glenna Mageau

First Edition: Published 2019

Copyright Glenna Mageau 2019

All Rights Reserved.

Published by: Quadessence Press

Editing: J.Z.H.D.

Formatting: G. Mageau

Cover: Druscilla Morgan

ISBN: 9781775269830

A ll rights reserved . No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of the author. Brief quotations embodied in articles, interviews, and reviews may be acceptable at the discretion of the author but acknowledgment must be given to the author. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

Table of Contents

Your Dad's Information

My Dad (poem)

3. s

Your Dad's Information

N ame:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

His Parents:

His Siblings:

Where he fits in the lineup of siblings

(1st, middle, last...):

My Dad

When I think of Dad, I think of strength

When I think of Dad, I think of hard work

When I think of Dad, I think of community

When I think of Dad, I think of adventure in nature

When I think of Dad, I think of a man with many talents

When I think of Dad, I think of a humor not often released

When I think of Dad, I think of games and sports and outdoor activities

When I think of Dad, I think of all I have learned and all I wished I had asked.

Chapter 1

Introduction

Y our dad has lived a full life and now its time to discover his story. There are so many questions youd probably like to ask your dad but you probably haven't had a chance or thought about taking the time to really get to know who this man is. I've given you a great way to get these conversations started.

My goal is to help you to connect with your dad, in a new way. When you were a child, your dad was someone you looked up toto be your protector, your guide, your mentor, your instructor. Sometimes he did it well and maybe sometimes he missed the mark. Sometimes you might have seen him a lot and sometimes hardly at all. You may have had a great relationship with your father or hardly one at all.

In some ways, men and in particular Fathers, like to share and find it easy to talk about certain parts of their journey, their exploits, how they learned something... Unfortunately, they don't often share the personal stuffthe feelings, the tough things they've been through, those things that didnt go well for them, what it was really like during their childhood... If it can be turned into a story, they are more likely to tell it. Some men are okay with bragging about their exploits and some arent. Some came from this position of do as I say and dont question me. Some were all about teaching skills to their children. Some were all about their kids being seen and not heard. Some have parts of their lives that they won't discuss.

Thankfully, times are changing but it is still somewhat of an issue for many men to open up and talk about themselves on a personal level. It can be really difficult, especially for older men, to really go back and share those things from their younger years.

Males, especially going back in history, have been seen as the tough, hard-working person, responsible for doing the physical labor. Men were expected to work hard. And Dads even more so. They had to be strong, show that they could be the breadwinner and do all the hard, physical labor that needed to be done and look after the important things (i.e. financial). Their responsibility was to look after their familyfeed, clothe and shelter themand all that encompassed. Dads often had to work a lot. Some were farmers or ran businesses, while others were the laborers. Some Fathers did really well at ensuring there was enough money to look after all the family needs but some really struggled with it. Times throughout the past have in some ways been much harsher for men and in other ways much easier. The expectations of men being the sole breadwinner and responsible for the family is the expectation many Fathers were raised with. The further you go back in the time, the more prevalent it is.

The sad truth is that Dads, especially older Dads, didnt get much of an opportunity to spend time with the family as a family. They had too much to do and they werent often taught how to relate to or be a part of their kids every day lives. If they did find time to spend with their family, they might have struggled with leaving the harsh demands and expectations of life behind.

Its not whether we now see it as right or wrong, it's just what was. Times are changing and have changed a lot but there is still some of that expectation that men will take care of the physical needs of the family. Women have taken on a lot of that responsibility as well and thankfully are learning to give up some of their other rolescaregiver, nurturer, cook, cleaner... The responsibilities within a family are becoming more evenly distributed. At least to some degree.