By Beatrix S
For Fathers Day, your gift idea should not only be interesting, but also remind your father that he is the best father in the world!
Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions
by Daniel Wallace is an almost magical story about a son in search of his father’s true self. The son starts his journey at his father's deathbed. He tries to learn the truth about his father and about the amazing stories that are told about him. Big Fish is a novel about family, love, and understanding, and it will be a good gift for any father on Fathers Day. Published in 1998, Big Fish was made into an acclaimed movie, directed by Tim Burton.
Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction
by David Sheff is an awarded non-fiction book about a father’s struggle with his son’s addiction to methamphetamine. The book was the number one book on the New York Times bestsellers list. Published in 2008, the book can be very sad at times, but it can also be a fulfilling and uplifting experience that will make you appreciate life and make a good Fathers Day present.
The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini, published in 2003, is a book about brothers and family affairs. A good gift idea for Fathers Day, the book tells the story of a boy called Amir and his best friend Hassan. The book was acclaimed by the critics. It’s a book about atonement, friendship lost and regained, and hard times during the war.
A Man Without a Country
by Kurt Vonnegut is a book that needs more than just a few words to describe it. The book canvasses many subjects, including the importance of humor, politics, humanism, and the difference between the sexes. The book has a humanistic perspective on life. Published in 2005, the book is one of the most interesting of Kurt Vonnegut’s work and another good book for Fathers Day.
The Husband
by Dean Koontz is a wonderful book for any father that enjoys mysteries. The book starts with the description of Mitch, a man who receives a terrible phone call. It seems that his wife has been kidnapped and she will die a painful death unless he gives the kidnappers $2 million. A psychological thriller, this will keep your father awake at night this Fathers Day …turning the pages.
These books are good gifts for not only Fathers Day but also most other special occasions. Consider these titles as a good book for birthdays and a good book for Christmas, too.