About the Book
It's hard to be a dad.
Most men aren't well prepared, and few have had good models to imitate. For Tim Delmont, the challenges of being a father intensified after his wife died unexpectedly at age thirty-three, leaving him to raise their ten-week-old daughter and five-year-old son alone.
With a warm, engaging voice, Tim describes the challenges he faced—including dealing with grief, finding caretaking help, and creating work-life balance. He shares his mistakes and joys as a fully engaged father and the lessons learned from his unpredictable, life-changing experience.
Praise for Everyday Dad
“A dramatic, compelling tale of a young father thrown into single parenting by his wife’s sudden death. Important reading for all engaged dads, especially those navigating parenthood alone.”
— Lynette Lamb, author Stroked: A Memoir
“A beautiful, poignant, inspiring story. In simple, elegant prose, Delmont recounts the rewarding work of being present to his children day in and day out, and how he built his ‘village’–the network of family, friends, and caregivers who helped keep his kids safe and loved. And he frankly unpacks the struggle to pull off work-life balance while offering commentary on gendered expectations of parents.”
— David Booth, professor of religion emeritus, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
“Tim Delmont’s story is filled with honest reflections as he copes with his grief, takes those first steps as a single parent, and sets out a path of figuring out how best to care well for his children.”
— Marie Kruskop, Parent Educator and Coordinator of Early Childhood & Family Ministries, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
“Everyday Dad is an amazing true story, which reads like a best-selling novel. I fluctuated between tears and laughing out loud. Tim’s reflections on his experiences as a young dad, the support he received from family and friends, and the lessons he learned will make this a great choice for book clubs or families.”
— Donna Moores, Principal Gift Officer, Greater Twin Cities United Way
“Tim Delmont’s account of single fatherhood is told with great honesty and increasing insight. He demonstrates the importance of reflection and meditative practice to make sense of the setbacks in life and gain clarity about which relationships are important to focus on, and how to develop and sustain them.”
— John von Knorring, President and Founder, Stylus Publishing, LLC
“A thoughtful, unadorned reflection on the benefits of fully engaged fatherhood.”
—Kirkus Review