"Growing up without a father can significantly affect a child's development, often leading to higher rates of poverty, lower academic performance, and an increased risk of behavioral and emotional challenges. These realities emphasize father figures' crucial role in providing structure, security, and positive role models for children. While single mothers are capable of raising good men, a father figure provides something unique that complements a mother's influence, just as mothers offer qualities that fathers cannot replicate. If you grew up in a single-parent household or faced challenges in your relationship with your father or father figure, I hope this book helps bridge that gap by offering encouragement and guidance. My desire is to

leave a meaningful imprint on this world and make it better because I was here. I hope this book inspires you to do the same!" -Author Matthew C Shaw