Six great reads for Dad
From outdoor adventure and rugby legends to life as a modern dad and the chance to tell his story, here’s six Father’s Day picks all available at local retailers to make gifting easy.
A Bushman’s Book of Yarns
From the bestselling author of Sam The Trap Man, A Bushman’s Book of Yarns takes us back into the bush, from tackling kiwi naked with lacrosse sticks and stumbling across giant red stags in Haast, to trading venison for crayfish in Fiordland. Inspire dad’s next outdoor adventure with hard-case characters and cracking yarns. Allen & Unwin NZ. RRP $45.
The Modern Dad
Hugely popular Kiwi personality and content creator Louis Davis (Ngapuhi, Ngati Whatua) offers his advice on modern fatherhood in his signature warm and witty style in The Modern Dad. Allen & Unwin NZ, RRP $39.99.
Lucky You’re Tough
Hero Whakaari helicopter pilot, recipient of the NZ Bravery Award, and former NZSAS soldier Mark Law on surviving a series of life-threatening events that would shape his life and career. Lucky You’re Tough is a story of service, adventure, humour and resilience, and surviving when the odds are against you. Allen & Unwin NZ, RRP $39.99.
Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story
Your dad’s story is more than just memories, it’s a journey filled with wisdom, experiences and defining moments that shaped his life. To honour this legacy, Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story by Jeffrey Mason is a guided journal that gives him the chance to share those stories in his own words with over 300 prompts. RRP $26.
Become Unstoppable
The blueprint from the world’s most successful sports team, encourage dad to master a winning mindset with lessons from the life and career of visionary psychological coaching legend Gilbert Enoka. Become Unstoppable is a life-changing read, Ebury Publishing, RRP $39.99.
The Immortals of New Zealand Rugby
For the coffee table, respected rugby writer Jamie Wall weighs in with The Immortals of New Zealand Rugby. Let Dad see if he agrees with Jamie’s picks. Rockpool Publishing, $46.99.
