Present

Praise

“Fatherhood shapes each and every one of us. In Present, Dr. Charles Daniels offers an authoritative, moving, and healing account of the importance and meaning of fatherhood for each individual and for society. Dr. Daniels, one of the nation’s foremost experts on fatherhood and healthy families, has written a book that will help all of us show up for the fathers in our lives. Present is a clarion call for those who have the honor, responsibility, and blessing of being a father themselves.”—Michael Wear, founder, president, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, and author of The Spirit of Our Politics

“For any father who doubts himself or his ability to connect with and/or raise his children, Present is for you. It is at once a beautiful memoir and a straightforward self-help guide. By describing his own family’s journey—sometimes painful but always full of love—Dr. Daniels offers hope to those looking for people and organizations making a positive difference in society. . . . Well written and highly relevant to many of the problems facing the world today.”—Carter Stewart, senior philanthropic leader and former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio

“This is a great resource for anyone invested in being present in a child’s life, despite the curveballs life may throw their way. Dr. Charles Daniels approaches fatherhood through the lens of social determinants while also addressing the humanistic aspects of parenting and the stigma men face throughout their journey. It serves as an excellent guide for future professionals in training.”—Délé Faly, deputy warden at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility

“Present is a jewel of a book—part memoir, part political analysis of how our systems fail black fathers, and partly a love story to the fatherless boy Daniels was. You will be informed and inspired. But mostly you will be moved. Daniels never offers anything less than full-hearted honesty about the fathers he works with and about himself.”—Gary Barker, PhD, CEO of Equimundo