title: The Father's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What Being a Dad Has Taught Me About Hope, Love, Patience, Pride, and Everyday Wonder
author:  Joe Kita 
description: I bought this book for Father's Day for my dad. Needless to say I couldn't put it down. It is insightful, indearing, and helped me to see things from my dad's or any father's point of view. I learned things that I've always wanted to know about my dad. Like how although men like to show they're tough, a child brings out feelings and wonder that they never knew was inside of them. The story of the secret handshake was the best, now my daughter and I have one, thanks to the author. I highly recommend this book for any father or parent. It awakened my soul to the wonderment of parenthood and childhood. Thank You Joe Kita...I learned so much.
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  This book is dedicated to the greatest man I ever knew, “THE MAN” my father.  
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
  If you ever had the pleasure to know or meet him, consider yourself extremely
  blessed. He came from a disadvantaged background, fought in WWII and was a
  United States Navy Veteran. He always fought harder and smarter. He built an
  empire and succeeded well in life. The term “no” was never an answer in his
  book. He thought if there was a will there was a way. If I have the breath in
  my lungs, I will survive, and I will thrive.  
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
  I am extremely grateful to you, my Dad who taught me how to succeed in life
  and to never give up. You guided me to be the woman I am today. Big Daddy, the
  man. I love you today, yesterday, and tomorrow.  
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
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  [Dedication](text00000.html#filepos0000000101)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Foreword](text00000.html#filepos0000001597)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Introduction](text00000.html#filepos0000