Great Books for Dad
If your father is a reader, this is the perfect opportunity to awe him with your gift giving skills by presenting him with a book. He will enjoy it for months to come, prolonging his special Father's Day experience. He may even think of you each time he opens the book to read it, as it came from you. Of course, the best book to give to your father depends upon the genre of reading that he adheres to. Anyone that is an avid reader knows that there are certain books with which we all enjoy, but some folks stick to a certain type. If you are after a general book that you think dad will enjoy, your bookstore will help you out with those options. Most stores will have a recent best seller section where you might find the perfect gift for dad on Father's Day. Imagine your father with a wide grin spread upon his face, or his eyes lighting up when he opens the Father's Day present that you picked up for him. Picture him engrossed with what he pulls from the shining wrapping paper that surrounds it, and wonder what it would be like for dad to really appreciate your present.
~'Escape from the Deep: The Epic Story of a Legendary Submarine and Her Courageous Crew', byAlex Kershaw.
This is a story of a nine person submarine team during World War II. The book relates the capture and torture of the crew, and decribes in detail the sinking of the sub. It also features black and white pictures of the story and the submarine. Dad will love this because of the dramatic picture it paints, and the fact that it is a tale of land, sea, war, and torture. This book is action packed and is a new arrival.
~'Iwo Jima: World War II Veterans Remember the Greatest Battle of the Pacific', Larry Smith.
For any history buff, this is a must have book. It is filled with photographs, full maps, and a very detailed description of the wat at Iwo Jima. Many times that same story has been told, but as it is true, different perspectives provide more in depth coverage. This is a great book, as well as a keepsake that may be passed on to the next history lover in the family.
~'Yankee Stadium: The Official Retrospective', by Alfred Santasiere III.
Dad's love sports, and Yankee stadium is a classic piece of sports history. Almost any baseball fan will enjoy the detailed history of one of the most famous ballparks in the United States. Your dad will especially love this book if he is indeed a Yankee fan.
~'Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Myth conceptions Throughout the Ages', byCLeland Gregory.
This book compiles many historical stories while revealing the actual truth, laced with humor. Dad will appreciate that he is not the only person in the world that is prone to making mistakes while reading the mistakes that some of our greatest leaders have made.
~'Bobby Flay's Grill It!', by Bobby Flay.
Give dad more of a reason to own the grill this summer with some fresh recipes by one of the world's most renowned Chef's. This book features over 100 classic recipes with Bobby Flay twist. Your summer could be even better if you pick this book up for dad. Double his pleasure by coupling this book with a grill accessories set.
Honorable mentions:~'Duma Key', by Stephen King. Because all King books are classics.~'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull', by James Rollins. To gear up for the blockbuster movie released later this summer.
If your father likes to read, a book will make a great gift. They aren't really expensive, yet they are not cheap. You won't have to try to guess his size like you would clothing, and you won't wonder if he'll enjoy it. Books are also keepsakes, and can be treasured for years to come. If your dad has a favorite series or set, try to locate a nice collectible package of the books. A few years ago, my sister bought our father a complete set of 'The Lord Of the Rings', series because he has loved them for as long as we could remember. He was absolutely fascinated, as he had lost many copies of some of the books over the years. Books even make great presents for dad's that aren't big readers, you can still get him a book about something that he finds interesting. Remember, when buying dad a book, it doesn't matter what the title is as long as it's a gift from you.
