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Author
Publisher
New York University Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Single-parent families succeed. Within these families children thrive, develop, and grow, just as they do in a variety of family structures. Tragically, they must do so in the face of powerful legal and social stigma that works to undermine them.
As Nancy E. Dowd argues in this bold and original book, the justifications for stigmatizing single-parent families are founded largely on myths, myths used to rationalize harshly punitive social policies....
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Superstar quarterback Joe Kingman has an ego bigger than a football field. Joe is getting ready for a run at the big championship game when the eight-year-old daughter he never knew existed shows up at his not-so-family-friendly bachelor pad. As the big game gets closer, he begins to realize the most meaningful win he can achieve is the heart of the one little fan who counts the most.
4) Fatherhood
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"An African American man brings up his daughter as a single father following the sudden death of his wife."--
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Priscilla tries to fulfill her father's dream of being a rapper and succeeding in the music business. But in the efforts to make him proud, she struggles to remain a child. Priscilla's father, a rapper, finds his own voice and self-respect as her manager, and is caught between wanting to protect her innocence and exploiting her raw talent to fulfill his deferred dream. All they know is that the ride has just begun.
Author
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Across the political spectrum, unwed fatherhood is denounced as one of the leading social problems of today. Doing the Best I Can is a strikingly rich, paradigm-shifting look at fatherhood among inner-city men often dismissed as "deadbeat dads." Kathryn Edin and Timothy J. Nelson examine how couples in challenging straits come together and get pregnant so quickly-without planning. The authors chronicle the high hopes for forging lasting family bonds...
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Join single father Steve Douglas as he guides his three sons, Mike, Robbie and Chip. Along with Grandpa Bub and Tramp the dog. The boys go through a never-ending series of calamities, all the while Steve fends off marriage-minded women.
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Lance Clayton once dreamed of a career as a rich and famous writer. He has only managed to be a single dad, and high-school poetry teacher. Kyle is his only son who is a jackass that won't give him the time of day. Lance is dating Claire, the school's adorable art teacher. She doesn't want to get serious or even acknowledge publicly that they are dating. In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and greatest opportunity of his...
Author
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Although single women have long been permitted to adopt children, adoption by unmarried men remains an uncommon experience in Western culture. However, Robert Klose, who is single, wanted a son so badly that he faced down the opposition and overcame seemingly insurmountable barriers to realize his goal. The story of his quest for a son is detailed in this intimate personal account. The frustrating truth he reports is that most adoption agencies seem...
10) Fatherhood
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"An African American man brings up his daughter as a single father following the sudden death of his wife."--
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Centers around Blossom Russo's life at school and at home. She lives with her single father, charming musician Nick Russo, who tries hard to be the perfect parent, and her two elder brothers. Anthony is the cool, older brother. Joey is sweet and naive. Six LeMeure is Blossom's best friend. Six is emotionally neglected at her home and spends most of her time around at the Russo's. Six is the voice of mischief and is often Blossom's partner in crime....
