Tommy Newberry - I Call Shotgun: Lessons from Dad for Navigating the Roads of Life

As a father, it can sometimes be difficult to put into words the most important values and lessons that we want to pass on to our sons as they quickly grow into men. The letters in I Call Shotgun are a wonderful tool for any father who is serious about the job of raising men of character. Use these letters as they are written, or use them as a guide to write your own personal letters to your son.

Mark E. Crawford, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist; father of 2 sons; author

Actions speak louder than words... finding moments to share, to teach, to bond, and to experience life with your children is a critical part of being a father. Curt and Tommy know this fact and their words of wisdom are always laced with great stories that come from the heart and real life. The journey as a father is filled with the unknown. So the principles that guide you are so important. I Call Shotgun is a must read for anyone who cares about making the most of his role as a father.

Bob Burdick, father of 5 sons, grandfather of 10 grandsons and 5 granddaughters, great grandfather of 1

Our society is in desperate need of men of integrity and I Call Shotgun is so timely and will equip our next generations of young men with the necessary principles of faith and morals. This is a must read for fathers, mothers, or anyone with a passion to see these next generations of young men grow into their full God-given potential. Curt and Tommy have done an exceptional job of laying out the fundamentals to help these young boys develop into the leaders they were designed to be.

Bob Christofferson, entrepreneur; father of 3 young men

As a pediatrician for thirty-eight years I have noticed that fathers are not taking the responsibility of passing wisdom on to their sons... this has left a huge void in the quality of character development. I Call Shotgun is a sorely needed guide to recapturing true wisdom. I highly recommend it.

J. David Williams, MD

The wisdom in this book can make a positive impact on anyone. I would recommend it to my friends and encourage them to share it with others.

Jeff Roberti, #1 worldwide distributor, Juice Plus+

This is a must read for dads who are raising boys to become men of conviction in a crazy world adrift in confusion about values. I have raised three sons myself, so I always appreciate other men who are as committed to being a great active father figure. Tommy and Curt have provided an amazing and practical handbook for dads raising sons. I love the short chapters and the street smarts! In a world trying to drown out the voices of fathers, this is great handbook for fathering.

Dr. Hans Finzel, president of HDLeaders; best-selling author, The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make

The message that the next generation so desperately needs to hear.

George Peart, director of sales/partner, Gulf States Engineering Co., Inc.

There are not many subjects more important than fathering. These are not just repeated formulas; they are lessons learned and proven principles. Without hesitation I would advocate this book for anyone who finds himself with a hunger to be better at what really matters, raising up the next generation of fathers.

Buddy Hoffman, pastor, Grace Fellowship Church

For twenty years Ive watched Curt Beavers prove a key biblical principle... men can be successful rearing Christ-loving sons. Hes earned the right to be heard.

Fred Lively, businessman; proud father of a Godly United States Marine

I Call Shotgun is a lesson about the truths of caring for, mentoring, and shaping a son... life-changing lessons for any father or young man.

Kerry Daigle, author, Dreams, Fairy Tales, and Miracles

In this book Curt and Tommy offer valuable wisdom and insights to all fathers on the important role God has bestowed upon us and the valuable lessons we are to share with our sons.

Mike Breen, Global Team Leader, 3DM

2013 Tommy Newberry and Curt Beavers

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Scripture quotations marked cev are from the the contemporary english version . 1991 by the American Bible Society. Used by permission; kjv, KING JAMES VERSION of the Bible (public domain); nasb , NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE. The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977. Used by permission; niv, HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved; nlt, Holy Bible , New Living Translation. 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved; nkjv, THE NEW KING JAMES VERSION. 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved; msg, The Message by Eugene Peterson. 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. All rights reserved.

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To our boys, Ty, Trey, Mason, Zach, and Brooks; and to all dads committed to raising and influencing high-character young men.