Books For Dads
8 Best Book Gifts For Your Type of Dad
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If you're struggling with what to get Dad this Father's Day (something that he'll actually use this time!), then a book will be the perfect gift for him. Not only is it affordable for you, but it will also provide him with hours of entertainment and priceless knowledge. Read on to see eight picks for dads with varying interests.
1 100 Yards of Glory: The Greatest Moments in NFL History
There's nothing your football-loving dad would enjoy more than reliving the best moments in NFL history with 100 Yards of Glory ($26, originally $35).
2 My Early Life: 1874-1904
One of the most important people in history, Winston Churchill, was also an excellent writer. Read about his life through his very own words in My Early Life ($13, originally $20).
3 River Monsters: True Stories of the Ones That Didn't Get Away
If fishing is your dad's hobby of choice, then he'll enjoy the riveting stories in River Monsters ($14) by Jeremy Wade, who is also known as "the greatest angling explorer of his generation." From electric eels to a creature that is described as a cross between a shark and chainsaw, Wade's adventures will keep your dad's eyes glued to the pages.
4 American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company
Everyone loves to cheer for the underdog, and Ford Motor Company was on the brink of bankruptcy in 2008 before being turned around by CEO Alan Mulally. Your dad will enjoy reading all about this iconic American company's struggles and eventual victory in American Icon ($9).
5 Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile
For the dad who loves cars, Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile ($31, originally $45) provides an eye-popping outline of the invention that changed the world.
6 More Tales From the Dugout: More of the Greatest True Baseball Stories of All Time
For the dad with the love of the game, More Tales From the Dugout: More of the Greatest True Baseball Stories of All Time ($9, originally $20) is a collection of over 100 true stories from the classic American sport.
7 Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
If your dad is a history buff, then he'll definitely appreciate the recount of Abraham Lincoln's political genius and how it shaped his presidency in the book Team of Rivals ($14, originally $21).
8 A Golfer's Life
Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer's autobiograhy, A Golfer's Life ($15, originally $17), will be a favored book in any golf enthusiast's library.
