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Book Dads: Good, Bad, and Everything In Between
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Book Dads: Good, Bad, and Everything In Between
In today's episode, I am taking a fascinating dive into the multifaceted world of fatherhood as depicted across the literary landscape. From the classic novels that shaped our understanding of paternal figures to the raw, honest memoirs of modern dads, we'll explore how writers capture the complexities, joys, and challenges of being a father.
Whether you're a long-time reader, a dad yourself, or simply curious about human relationships and societal roles, this conversation offers a unique lens through which to view one of life's most foundational bonds.
In this episode, I discuss:
1. Traditional Father Figures
Often seen in older literature, traditional fathers are characterized by authority, discipline, and distance. They serve as providers and protectors but are emotionally reserved.
2. Absent or Failed Fathers
Many literary works explore the absence—either physical or emotional—of fathers and the resulting impact on children and families.
3. Nurturing Fathers
These fathers break the traditional mold by being emotionally available and nurturing. They're often seen in contemporary literature.
4. Flawed but Redeemable Fathers
These characters often struggle with personal demons but seek redemption through their relationship with their children.
5. Symbolic or Surrogate Fathers
Sometimes fatherhood is represented symbolically, or through mentors and guardians who fulfill paternal roles.
6. Modern and Subversive Portrayals
Contemporary literature increasingly explores nontraditional families, queer fatherhood, and critiques of patriarchal roles.
Join me for a thought-provoking discussion that might just change the way you look at the fathers in your favorite books – and perhaps even in your own life.
Books Mentioned/Discussed :
Children of Blood And bone by Tomi Adeyemi
A spell of good things by Ayobami Adebayo
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Butter honey pig bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
How beautiful we were by Imbolo Mbue
The fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
Educated by Tara Westover
Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi
Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh
We are all birds of Uganda by Hafsah Zayan
How to say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
Violeta by Isabel Allende
Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu
The island of missing trees by Elif Shafak
The third life of Grange Copeland by Alice Walker
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