Finding Father : Stories from Mennonite Daughters [Hardcover]

So much respect in these voices. And yearning. And generosity. And love. David Bergen, author ofThe Time in BetweenandStranger

Finding Fatheris a collection of stories about Mennonite fathers by their daughters. Written by well-known and first-time writers, these stories illuminate the often close and sometimes troubling relationships that exist between one of humanitys most precious bonds. From battles over relationships and sexuality, to debates over chores and church, these stories also hold the shared intimacies of driving side by side with dad, laughing, and headed down the road.

These intricate, moving tales of daughters and their fathers offer essential story-telling and perceptive reflections on family, faith, and gender relations. They also become a kind of oral historyoften lyrical, sometimes melancholyof Mennonites in the last half century. Jeff Gundy, author ofSongs from an Empty Cage: Poetry, Mystery, Anabaptism, and Peace

Finding Fatherdeftly assembles thirteen beautifully crafted reflections on fathers by their variously accomplished daughters. While each story is unique, the collection as a whole explores the powerful and complex effects on a daughter of being acknowledged, understood, encouraged, and loved by her father. Kathleen Venema, author ofBird-Bent Grass: A Memoir, in Pieces

A rich collection of emotionally evocative, sensitive narratives exploring the often complicated primal relationship between a daughter and father. Bruce L. Guenther, author ofThe ?ltester

In stories encompassing history, gender and religion, daughters hold their fathers silences, sorrows and legacies. Connie T. Braun, author ofSilentium: And Other Reflections On Memory, Sorrow, Place, and the Sacred