Project Gutenberg 2013-11-10 Public domain in the USA. 430 Butler, Ellis Parker 1869 1937 Cory, Fanny Y. 1877 1972 Cooney, Fanny Young Cory Cory, F. Y. (Fanny Y.) The Confessions of a Daddy Produced by David Widger "The Confessions of a Daddy" by Ellis Parker Butler is a humorous account of parenthood, penned in the early 20th century. This collection of essays provides a lighthearted exploration of the trials and tribulations of being a father, touching upon various themes surrounding family life, love, and the everyday challenges faced by parents. With its charming narratives, the book encapsulates the whims and marvels of raising children, showcasing the author's witty observations of family dynamics. The story revolves around Hiram, a father whose life dramatically shifts as he transitions from a carefree existence without children to navigating the complexities of parenthood. Initially, Hiram and his wife, Marthy, relish their time as a childless couple, often looking skeptically at their neighbors' children. However, as they welcome their daughter, Edith L., into their lives, their perspective begins to change. The book illustrates their journey from skepticism to the joys of parenting, portraying various humorous incidents and heartfelt moments, including the challenges of discipline and the boundless love that comes with being a parent. Ultimately, "The Confessions of a Daddy" celebrates the beauty of family life while providing insightful commentary on the transformative power of love and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44148/44148-h/images/titlepage.jpg Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Children -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Fiction Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 83515 2025-06-17T18:34:00.119568 text/html 61451 2024-10-23T19:39:14 text/html 1286760 2025-06-17T18:34:02.822606 application/epub+zip 1286716 2025-06-17T18:34:00.784544 application/epub+zip 85605 2025-06-17T18:34:00.426562 application/epub+zip 1325518 2025-06-17T18:34:04.505569 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1315597 2025-06-17T18:34:02.491558 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115458 2022-09-20T07:07:31.867086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70357 2025-06-17T18:33:59.876559 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70138 2018-03-11T11:31:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17588 2025-06-17T18:34:04.935597 application/rdf+xml 13744 2025-06-17T18:34:00.525580 image/jpeg 2535 2025-06-17T18:34:00.474589 image/jpeg 1243403 2025-06-17T18:34:00.168546 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia