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Love Notes
Book Spotlight on
Lunch Bag Notes: Everyday Advice From A Dad To His Daughter
by Ann Marie and Al Parisi
by Lisa M. Hendey
 The
introduction to
Lunch Bag Notes: Everyday Advice From A Dad To His Daughter gives
some background to the tender father-daughter relationship between Ann Marie
Parisi and her father Al Parisi. Following a debilitating illness, Al Parisi
becomes a full time "stay at home" dad. I found this portion of the
book to be both touching and inspirational. Rather than being sidelined or
defeated by the "cross" he had to bear, Al Parisi threw himself into a new
role and has doubtless touched multiple lives by fully embracing his role as
father.
Al's notes to his daughter Ann Marie, and eventually to her group of
friends, are now a gift to anyone looking for a little introspection. The
book presents both Al's original lunch bag notes and a journal response
section for each with multiple prompting questions.
Aimed at teens, the book would make an excellent gift for any young man or
woman who is looking for encouragement and guidance along life's path. I
would also love to see parents use this book as a springboard for
conversation with their children. We can all be inspired by Ann Marie and
Al, and their efforts to build lifelong communication through the gift of
writing.
Brother
Anthony Gets in on the Act
 As
in the previous Lunch Bag Notes book, the primary author of More Lunch Bag Notes: Everyday Advice From A Dad To His Son
is Al Parisi and the focal point of the book are the notes written by a
great dad. But in this book, the recipient of the notes is Anthony, Al's
son.
Al's notes to Anthony, shared in the body of this book, are sure to
enlighten and inspire any teen or adult. Each note is accompanied by a
journal entry, complete with prompting questions.
I love Al's insights and have used them as a springboard for discussions
with my own children. This book will definitely inspire any parent to put
their words of love and encouragement into writing for their children!
Lisa M.
Hendey is a mother of two sons, webmaster of numerous web sites, including
http://www.catholicmom.com and
http://www.christiancoloring.com, and an avid reader of Catholic
literature. Visit her at
http://www.lisahendey.com for more information.
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