In our house, I am undeniably the bibliophile. My very busy, military officer husband used to claim he didn’t like reading, but over time has altered his position to: “I only like (and have time for) reading practical, inspiring books.” Once he actually finds a book he likes though, he thinks everyone should read it! This list includes some of his favorites, which you will probably hear recommended over dinner if you ever come to our house.
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Peter Kreeft’s clear, logical style resonates with men, so it’s no surprise my husband’s first book recommendation is usually Making Choices: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Moral Decisions
Kreeft has written a plethora of excellent books such as , but another title of particular interest for Catholic fathers is Before I Go: Letters to Our Children About What Really Matters
Another favorite author of both my husband and father is Matthew Kelly, a devout Catholic and also fantastic self-help type motivational speaker. His Off Balance: Getting Beyond the Work-Life Balance Myth to Personal and Professional Satisfaction
Another Matthew Kelly book which is perfect for a couple to read together is The Seven Levels of Intimacy
Randy Hain’s Something More: The Professional’s Pursuit of a Meaningful Life
Another great book by Hain is Journey to Heaven: A Road Map for Catholic Men
St. Alphonsus de Liguori’s Uniformity with God’s Will
Dr. Gregory Popcak’s Holy Sex!: A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving
We are admittedly fond of Popcak’s books, so Parenting with Grace: The Catholic Parents’ Guide to Raising almost Perfect Kids
My husband really enjoyed reading Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know
Since we were blessed to attend classes by Dr. John Cuddeback during college, we have a particular fondness for True Friendship: Where Virtue Becomes Happiness
My husband has a fondness for Venerable Fulton Sheen’s work, whether in audio or book form. We own Life is Worth Living
Dale Ahlquist takes G. K. Chesterton’s prodigious genius and simplifies it to a level that mere mortals can understand at the end of a fourteen hour work day. All Roads: Roamin’ Catholic Apologetics
The Way, Furrow, The Forge
Because of Our Fathers