A heartwarming children's book about breaking generational cycles and learning to be emotionally present across three generations of fathers.
The story follows three generations:
Curtis's grandfather:
Absent, leaving a wound
Curtis's father:
Present but distant, trying to heal without the tools
Curtis:
Present AND emotionally available, completing the healing
Core themes include:
Breaking generational cycles through intentional growth
The difference between being there and being present
How children learn emotional skills wherever they can find them
Building the kind of father you wish you'd had
A Father's Presence
is a gentle, powerful story about how love can grow across generations when someone has the courage to learn what they weren't taught, creating a new legacy of connection and emotional healing for their family.
Perfect for fathers and children to read together, sparking conversations about feelings, presence, and the daily work of building strong family bonds.