The Fatherhood Effect - by Anthony B Bradley (Paperback)

About the Book

In this honest yet hopeful book, a noted researcher and professor explains how our epidemic of fatherlessness in its many forms harms both individuals and our society as a whole, then highlights the incredible impact for good a present, dependable, and involved father figure has on a child, a family, and a nation.

Book Synopsis

Fathers Are Essential--Including in Ways You Might Not Expect

In the United States, approximately 40 percent of children are born to single mothers. In the African American community, that number is closer to 70 percent. But even when a father is physically present in a household, presence doesn't guarantee engagement, leadership, or formation. The consequences ripple outward into rising rates of juvenile delinquency, depression, incarceration, poverty, and broken families.

Present, involved fathers make a difference--not only to their own children but to our society at large.

In The Fatherhood Effect, Bradley makes the case for the indispensable roles fathers play as foundational pillars in both family and community and offers a practical path forward. Drawing on both sociological research and Christian formation, he addresses:
● what dad-deprivation means and the disastrous results when fathers are absent or disengaged
● why engaged fatherhood is inseparable from intergenerational faith transmission, and what the church loses when it ignores this
● practical, structural strategies for empowering fathers and father-figures to joyfully fill their essential role

This book is a call to action and a vision for what becomes possible when fathers step fully into their role.

From the Back Cover

Fathers are essential--including in ways you might not expect

In the US, approximately 40 percent of children are born to single mothers. But even when a father is physically present in a household, that doesn't mean he is engaged with his children or leading his family. The consequences ripple outward into rising rates of juvenile delinquency, depression, incarceration, poverty, and broken families.

Present, involved fathers make a difference--not only to their own children but to our society at large.

In The Fatherhood Effect, Dr. Anthony B. Bradley makes a case for the indispensable roles fathers play as foundational pillars in both their families and their communities. He exposes the disastrous results of father absence or disengagement and offers practical, structural strategies for turning the tide. This book is a call to action and a vision for what becomes possible when fathers step fully into their essential role.

About the Author

Anthony B. Bradley is a distinguished research fellow at The Acton Institute and a research professor at Kuyper College. Previously, he served as a professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King's College and Theologian-In-Residence at Redeemer Presbyterian Church--Lincoln Square. A prolific writer, his work has been featured in publications such as the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Washington Examiner, and Christianity Today. He frequently comments on current issues for media outlets including C-SPAN, NPR, CNN, and Fox News.