Stephen Gabriel

The ideal two-parent, mother-father family model may not be around much longer if adults continue to put their interests before the needs of children, warns a new study by the Institute for American Values. Now more than ever society needs fathers who are selflessly committed to their children. Stephen Gabriel, a seasoned father of eight and author of To Be a Father, shows that any man with common sense, an unwavering focus on his goal, and the willingness to struggle can raise a great family. In an age when manhood itself is in question and countless men have never known a father of their own, reflection on what it takes to be a father is indispensable. To Be a Father is the compass a man needs to navigate the tricky waters of fatherhood.