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Every dad is important to his children. Traveling dads, deployed dads, divorced dads and even present dads who just don't know how to reach beyond their kids' headphones, social calendars or closed bedroom doors. One dad steps forward to illustrate how to rise above the destruction of divorce, the distance of travel and the coolness of teenagers to intentionally lead, inspire and connect with his children. Roy Page exposes his heart in A Letter to Evan. A letter that began as affirmation and instruction for his son has become an inspiration to men everywhere. Being a loving, effective parent is challenging for all dads. Travel along with Roy Page as he shares how he has maintained a presence in the lives of his children; sometimes entering their world and other times inviting them into his world. As a man who enjoys hunting, fishing, sailing and woodworking, he possesses a deep desire to share these times of adventure with his son, Evan. Roy learns how to navigate his extensive travel schedule along with Evan's hectic baseball schedule to find a way to connect. Even if it means writing a letter.

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Are you worried about how divorce will affect your kids? This inspiring book shows how a loving father, even in the middle of his own hurt, invested in the life of his son. Not only did Roy help his son deal with the hurt of his family's breakup, he discovered that staying connected to Evan was helping him heal as well. Most importantly, you'll find hope and inspiration for your circumstances, even in the dark days during and after your divorce. Steve Grissom, Founder, DivorceCare I am moved by the author's love for his son and his passionate efforts to stay in touch from a geographical distance. This book will encourage other fathers who are separated from their children to find ways of keeping in touch and expressing their love for their children. Robert Raines, author, Going Home Reviews from average readers: Reading this book has inspired me to be a stronger person, an unconditional friend, a more faithful believer, and a much better father -- regardless of the challenges that life brings. I have two sons. The encouragement from Roy's story has prompted me to write letters to each of them. I want my husband to read it so he can understand what our son is going through in his divorce. It would help both of them. I cried when I read the last chapter about the author's dad. Man, I'm so much more emotional now that I have a son of my own. Ugh. I was laughing out loud about duck hunting in freezing cold water. What guy can't relate to that? It's an encouraging book for dads to find a way to communicate with their children on common ground like hunting, sports, and fishing. This book raised some topics I never discussed with my son because I assumed he knew and understood. Maybe we should talk about them. It made me think I need to write a letter like this to my son. Loved this book. A great read for dads and sons alike. Made me think a lot about my own relationship with my father. A great book you can relate to. I'm grateful I had the chance to read it because it has helped inspire my own efforts to better my relationship with my son. You will no doubt be encouraged.

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Roy Page is a servant leader helping men produce a vision for themselves, prioritize family and choose exceptionalism. He is a man who has decided to do better, reset goals, live with a purpose and a mission and share that with men who desire the same. Roy hasn't always been passionate about helping other men. He spent decades building a fairy tale life for his wife and their two children. Then, in 2009, in what he calls a perfect storm he watched their dream ripped apart-with the failure of his twenty-year marriage, the erosion of his successful business in the wake of a national recession, the death of his revered father, and potentially life-changing surgery for his beloved son-all in the space of less than two months. He wrote A Letter to Evan, in what felt like his last opportunity to communicate with his son. He believed he was saying goodbye and needed to put everything into this one last letter. Roy leads by example in sharing his heart and soul with his teenage son-and with fathers everywhere struggling to regain equilibrium and maintain their role as fathers in the aftermath of divorce. Instead of losing his son, Roy learned how to fight for his children, communicate in spite of distance, prioritize what is important and set goals of excellence for his life. Everywhere Roy goes, he encounters men who need the same type of rejuvenation. Men tell him they feel unfulfilled inspite of their success. He finds men discouraged about family and life. Roy decided it was time to give back. Now he helps men find their voice and their purpose. He leads men to restore the drive, meaning and excitement in their lives. He encourages others to dream big dreams; if dreams aren't scary, they aren't big enough.

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