by Kim Barker
The fathers in Kim Barker's stories struggle to balance work demands with their children's needs. Each man faces different challenges as he learns what active parenting really means. One father discovers his teenage daughter has been skipping school while he worked late nights. Another realizes his young son barely knows him despite living in the same house. A third must choose between a promotion and his family's stability. These men start awkward conversations with their children. They make mistakes and try again. Some succeed in building stronger bonds. Others learn hard lessons about priorities. Barker shows how small daily choices shape family relationships. The stories reveal both the difficulty and reward of truly present fatherhood.
Genres: family, family-life, 21st-century, parenting
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Paperback · Maskew Miller Longman (Pty) Ltd