The title really says it all: to me, he was just dad. This is an excellent collection, written by adult sons and daughters, of short heartfelt biographical glimpses of their fathers. Most fathers are well-known household names (John Lennon, for example). There is a brief biography of the father before each family story, and of the adult child after each story, along with a photograph of the two. This is such a good, interesting book! I found I would read only a few stories/chapters at a time in order to savor them. The book also piqued my interest in wanting to know more. 5 stars.

Truly interesting compilation about some incredible men. I loved hearing their stories from the perspective of their children. The honesty within these pages makes some of the stories hard to read, but adds to the humanity of the men many of us feel like we know.

This book is a great account of fatherhood and shares unique glimpses into the celebrities we know and love. Spoiler alert- they’re just regular dads! I think this will make a great Father’s Day gift, and it won’t just be loved by men- I think women will love these stories, too.

This earns five stars from me!

**Many thanks to NetGalley and Workman Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are my own.**

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"To Me, He Was Just Dad" is a beautiful book. Here is a collection for stories that only the songs and daughters can tell. The fathers in question come from all sorts.of professions and notoriety. Acting, sports, science, law, These men have a place in history but to the writers of these essays, they are more than a noted personality or a trivia answer. They are "Dad". You get the chance to read about their personal side. Seeing them through the words of their adult children is amazingly touching and beautiful.

Look for this book when it is released March 31, 2020.

Wonderful essays children whose parents happen to be famous a peek into their lives.,lives of the rich and famous.As adults they share with us their memories the adventures life with their parent.#netgalley#artisanbooks.

First of all, thank you to Annie Mazes of Workman Publishing who saw my initial comments about a download issue and kindly reached out via email to offer me a print copy!
My updated review:
Frankly, I loved this book. It's a terrific compilation of easy to read and engaging portrayals of famous and infamous men as they were expereinced as dads to their children. Each very short chapter offers tender insights you would never learn from a traditional biography or a news profile. One takeaway for me was the lack of correlation between good person and good parent. The child of a gangster or cult leader would offer fond and loving reminiscence. Similarly, an accomplished man might have had serious shortcomings as a parent.
This book will make a great gift for Father's Day (always a challenging gift giving experience). The brevity of the chapters makes it highly accessible to reluctant readers and the interesting mix of Dads will offer something for every reader.

I really enjoyed this book of essays that show how famous people are - - just people!! It was fascinating to get a glimpse into the lives of well-known people from all walks of life from the perspective of their children. The pictures added to the enjoyment and the essays themselves were the perfect length. The book is a fast and fun read.

Amazingly touching. All of the authors give honest essays here, even when their fathers have faults, they look at them through the eyes of a child and as grown adults. What the fathers in this book did doesn't really matter; meaning even when I didn't know the subject being covered I still enjoyed the essays.