Two-books-in-one, this latest release by Barrett & Jennifer Johnson, Meet Me In The Middle: A Book For Dads and A Book for Teenage Girls – is good! REALLY good! Half of the book is written for teen girls and the other half is written to their dads. The content is the same; but the perspective fits each party. And some excellent points are made that daughters and dads truly may not have thought of before.

Teen Girls – What Will This Book Do For You?

• Acknowledges that most dads don’t know what they’re doing…
• Encourages you to get permission from him to speak very honestly – without him getting mad or trying to fix it
• Focuses on how your dad is uniquely suited to help you with some of your biggest problems (his side of the book trains him how not to blow it!)
• Is very well-organized, doesn’t ramble, and isn’t annoying
• Offers simple instructions of things you can do (and not do) to have better teen years
• Understands the world you live in today and offers realistic responses
• Provides great conversation starters to use with your dad that don’t make you feel like you’re the one in the spotlight or the one with all the issues
• Wants you to have a confident perspective and promotes a partnership with your dad you’ll truly like
• Gives you a motivating, surprise ending

Dads – Don’t Feel Awkward About a Pink Book

You can trust this recommendation because this book is:

• Practical
• Simple
• Direct
• Relevant
• Honest
• Instructional
• Helpful
• Respectful
• Biblical

You can learn more about the Meet Me in the Middle authors here. 

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.” (Eph. 6:4, NLT)