"I realize now that my dad was a victim of vicious cycles in his own family, especially the way his dad treated him. It’s hard now to be angry with him over something he never learned to do. "

"My father and I are communicating in a way we never have before. Our conversations are making me whole by shedding light on painful events of the past. I finally shared my anger and sadness. And I found the way to apologize for some of the things I did when I was younger."

"Now that I am taking steps to know my father, I am able to forgive the fact that he has pretty much stumbled through fatherhood."  

• "Because of what I’ve learned from Dr. Nielsen, it’s hard for me to be angry with dad anymore."

"This book has helped me dig deep within myself to understand and accept the reasons why my father and I act the way we do.  I’m more accepting and forgiving now."

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