Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there.
I thought I would devote this blog to Dad’s, Grandpa’s and men in general.
With this in mind, I began to think about the heroes in books and which one was my favourite. It might be cliché but Mr Darcy is at the top of the list. Not because of his brooding quality, his money or his devotion to Elizabeth but that I can relate to him. I, like Mr Darcy, can be misunderstood. Being in a room full of people makes me uneasy too and often people who don’t know me call me a snob rather than shy or reserved. I say things with tact (mostly) but don’t suffer fools. And I envy the Elizabeth’s of the world who can laugh at themselves and ‘converse easily with strangers’. Perhaps that is why I too am drawn to them in a partner.
My favourite character that is a Dad would have to be Steve from Debbie Macomber’s ‘This Matter of Marriage’. He’s a fun father of two and leaps to the rescue when Halle’s niece comes to stay and won’t stop crying. You’ve got to love a capable man!
My favourite Grandpa character is Stanley from Rachel Gibson’s ‘The Trouble with Valentine’s Day’. I like his keen observations on his granddaughters’ affair and his oblivion with his own budding romance.
So for all the heroes out there – no matter your age – thanks for being memorable words on the page.
And to my Dad – you are an amazing man and I will love you forever.
Who are your favourite Hero/Dad/Grandpa characters?
1 comments:
Interesting post.
I didn't know any of my grandparents; two lived overseas, one died before I was born and another soon after. So I don't have any real life role models.
My father is a hero, both to his children and my mother and it's good to see that my brother is very like him in the relationships he's built.
My personal hero doesn't come from fiction. It's mountaineer, Tim Macartney-Snape.
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