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BOOK REVIEW

“Dad’s Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers from the Greatest Coaches of All Time” by Tom Limbert

Jim Szuch of Sharon, PA, coached various sports for teens all his life and highly recommends this book which features a foreword written by Hall of Fame Quarterback Steve Young. Anyone who’s ever coached or admires the great ones knows they try to prepare their players for challenges, encourage their team members to reach their full potential and realize the value of teamwork and execution.

Editor Limbert has compiled stories of accountability in sports that encourage unity while developing leadership skills. He’s collected more than 100 quotes from the greatest coaches and players of all time, applies their principles and lessons to life in general and provides a guide for all dads to become Hall of Fame fathers for their children.

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“Sh*t My Dad Says,” by Justin Halpern

This New York Times bestseller written by Justin Halpern, the founding editor of the comedy website HolyTaco.com, will leave readers laughing and reminded of their own father’s words of advice.

In this book, Justin records the best, funniest and most outrageous one-liners, but best of all, the book portrays an insightful portrait of a father-son relationship. And who can argue with his dad’s opinions of waterslides: “You go on ahead. I’d rather not be shot out of a tube into a pool filled with a bunch of nine-year-olds’ urine.”

Best of all is the book’s last line spoken by Father Sam when he learned this book was being published and told his son Justin, “I’m having trouble wrapping my head around this. I mean, they gave you money to do this? YOU! Amazing!”

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“Esquire the Rules: A Man’s Guide to Life” by David Granger

In 1998, in Esquire’s research library, behind the periodicals index and stacks of old issues, researchers found a leather-bound, hand-calligraphed book with “THE RULES” stamped on the cover. Every month, an Esquire staff member combed the book to copy some of the best and publish them in the magazine. Some were opinions (“The best instrument is the cello.”), some observations (“The dumber the man, the louder he talks.”) and others were moments to be shared.

Author David Granger, editor-in-chief of Esquire magazine from 1997 to 2016, collected them in this book as they provided, as he writes, “a way to get through life with humor or by following this advice one rule at a time. A total of 517 of them offer knowledge that comes with manhood.”

Dear Ms. Price, I am getting married this June. My fiancé, “George,” and I waited out the pandemic because we wanted to have our friends, family and those dearest to us share our special day. We’re having a beachside dinner party a few days before the wedding, given in our honor by George’s brothers and their families. They plan to serve alcohol. My family is extremely religious and is opposed to serving alcohol. Should I ask George’s family to respect their wishes and not serve cocktails? -Teetotalers Trouble Dear “Teetotalers,” I feel your pain, Teetotaler, but it would not be polite or appropriate to ask George’s family to modify an entire event because two people don’t approve. If they disapproved of dancing, would you ask to eliminate that? This party is a gift, and we do not dictate the terms of a gift unless asked by the gift giver. You can make it as alcohol-free as you wish when you host your events. Congratulations to you both. -Ms. Price Dear Ms. Price, I plan to marry the love of my life this year. Her name is “Samantha,” and she’s perfect for me. But I wouldn’t be writing to you if there wasn’t a problem.

A Slice of Advicewith Ms. Price

To submit your questions, email advicemsprice@gmail.com.

I have full custody of my nine-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. Let’s call her “Tabitha.” She’s kind, talented and has attention deficit disorder. Samantha tries hard to connect with Tabitha but doesn’t understand the challenges of the disorder. She has told me that she feels Tabitha is being manipulative and acts out on purpose. I feel that Samantha is too hard on my daughter. I love her with all my heart, but I’m having second thoughts. -Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered Dear “Bewitched,” My heart goes out to people who remarry and have children from a previous marriage. It’s not all “Brady Bunch” and roses. Our children do come first, but the day will come when Tabitha is out in the world. You need a life partner, and you do have a love for Samantha. I would schedule a session ASAP with a specialist in ADD and get the three of you in for family counseling. When Samantha hears all of the facts you already know about ADD from a professional and the three of you engage in counseling, I feel things will improve.