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Hello friends of the Fathers
Movement in Australia,
Invitation
You are invited to contribute to a
new and wholly Australian book entitled 'Dad: The Best Job in the
World'. My intention for the book is to give voice to the often
publically silent role and influence of fathers in the care, nurture
and development of our children.
The Stories
We are looking for stories that move
our hearts and our souls - stories that will inspire us all to be the
best Dads we can possibly be. We need contributions from men and
women who have inspirational stories about their fathers - the things
they said and did, both big and small - that positively shaped their
lives.
This is an opportunity to
record your father's role in your life - the moments of triumph and
tenderness which shaped the person you are today. Your story would be
a great way to say - 'Thanks Dad, you mean more to me than you will
ever know'.
The story needs to be a personal
experience of your own and should be about 250 words in length - up
to 500 words for those larger than life stories.
The Style and
Format
In order to shape the style and
format of the book, I've tried to simplify the essence of being a
great Dad.
From my experience and research it
appears to me that being a great Dad demands four virtues and the
book is divided into four main chapters focussing on
those virtues which are:
1. Character - Who you
are,
2. Capability - What you
know,
3. Action - What you
do, and
4. Empowerment - How you help others
to grow.
The above categories might help you
to shape your story but if you have a story and are unsure which
category it fits, just submit it and we'll find the right place for
it.
Publisher
The Chief Executive of a well
known Australian publishing house has expressed keen interest and has
asked to be the first to see the manuscript.
The intended publishing date is
Fathers Day 2008, so we need to move fast.
Proceeds and Complementary
Copy
We intend that part of the proceeds
will be going to fund various groups in Australia who support and
promote the role of the father in the family, such as Dads on the Air,
The Fatherhood Foundation, Dads in Distress, The Richard Hillman
Foundation, The Mens' Rights Agency, The Family Law Web Guide and
hopefully many, many more.
In addition, if your story is
accepted, you will receive a complementary copy of the book. What a
great Fathers Day gift for you to give your Dad.
How to Submit a
Story
Simply open the attached document
and fill in the blanks, save it and send it back to this e-mail
address. We will acknowledge receipt of the story and keep you updated
on the progress of the book's publication.
I offer you my sincere thanks in
anticipation of a flood of wonderful, inspiring stories from around
Australia and from Australians around the world.
Warm regards,
Richard Bosi
Author of 'Dad: The Best Job in the
World'
About the Author
My name is Richard Bosi and I served
in the Australian Army for 24 years including time with the Special
Air Service Regiment.
I now consult nationally and
internationally on Leadership and my clients range from Chief
Executives of large corporations through to disengaged
youth.
I am the father of a young son
experiencing the challenges of divorce and am witnessing the impact
this has on a family and within the broader Australian
community.
My intention for the book is to give
voice to the often publically silent role and influence of fathers in
the care, nurture and development of our children.
Please add your voice to the growing
chorus from within society that wish to remind Australia of the impact
our fathers and grandfathers had and have on us today.
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