The #1 Dad Book: Be the Best Dad You Can Be in 1 Hour

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"Funny and wise ... Important advice from a trusted source ... This book will appeal to overwhelmed new dads looking for some reinforcement that they're doing okay."-- Booklist

Biographical Note:
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. An Edgar, ten-time Emmy, and Literarian Award-winning creator of countless beloved series--including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, and Maximum Ride--Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, Michael Crichton, and Viola Davis, as well as #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich.

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"Bestseller Patterson brings a wry touch to his advice...sensibly encouraging dads and dads-to-be to shoot for progress over perfection."-- Publishers Weekly

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"A mind meld of Dr. Spock and Dr. Seuss."-- Kirkus

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"James Patterson is a literary legend....If it's part of the human experience, he's written it.... The #1 Dad Book...is really special...a fast, funny, and heartfelt read packed with the real-life lessons James Patterson wishes he'd known sooner...lessons you'll want to share with all the soon-to-be dads, fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in your life."-- Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast

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"Hilarious and sharp...everything (and more) about being a dad."-- Ron Howard

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"A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home."-- Viola Davis

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"In a breezy voice that eschews hectoring for cajoling," James Patterson's The #1 Dad Book "is not only a labor of love, but a love letter to fellow fathers."

-- USA Today

Publisher Marketing:
An instant New York Times bestseller!

"#1 gift for every new father." --Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Let Them Theory

From the world's bestselling author comes an essential book for dads that explores the joys of fatherhood and provides a playbook for becoming the best dad you can be.

In 1 hour, you can be a better dad to your kids. Somebody who keeps learning and growing and loving your family.

You can be a hands-on teacher. Somebody who gives hugs and changes stinky diapers.

You can be a dad who is more present. Somebody who's a good storyteller and a good listener.

You can be a better husband or partner. Somebody who can say, "I was wrong," and "I love you."

Dad, your new life begins in 1 hour.

"Hilarious and sharp ... everything (and more) about being a dad." --Ron Howard

"A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home." --Viola Davis

Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 04/14/2025 (EAN 9780316585071, Hardcover)
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2025 (EAN 9780316585071, Hardcover)
Booklist 05/01/2025 pg. 9 (EAN 9780316585071, Hardcover)
Shelf Awareness 05/23/2025 (EAN 9780316585071, Hardcover)