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Father Means Well
Hardcover
HumorClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025651828
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Father Means Well is a charming and insightful exploration of family dynamics and the generational divide in early 20th-century America. Written by Hugh MacNair Kahler, the story centers on Ledyard Belknap, a successful man who is convinced that he knows exactly what is best for his daughter, Wilma. His well-intentioned but often misguided attempts to orchestrate her social life and future lead to a series of engaging and humorous complications.
Set against the backdrop of a changing social landscape, the novel captures the tension between traditional parental authority and the emerging independence of the younger generation. As Ledyard tries to steer Wilma toward what he considers a suitable marriage and lifestyle, he must confront the reality that his daughter has her own desires and a will of her own. Kahler's narrative is marked by its keen observation of human nature and its sympathetic portrayal of a father whose greatest flaw is his earnest desire to ensure his child's happiness through his own narrow lens.
A classic example of American social comedy, Father Means Well remains a poignant reflection on the complexities of love, control, and the perennial struggle for understanding within a family. It offers readers a nostalgic yet sharp look at the manners and morals of the 1930s.
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