I knew I was going to miss you; I just did not realize I was going to feel such an overwhelming sense of loss. Maybe other parents do not wince when their kids leave for college. Maybe some parents are relieved as they now have some peace and quiet. Not me.
With those words, William Courter, MD, captures the essence of his correspondence with his two daughters, Skyler and Austen.
In the grand tradition of Tim Russert's Big Russ and Wisdom of Our Fathers, Courter expounds upon the topics fundamental to parent-child relationships through the dying art of letter writing.
While imparting wisdom, insight, and life lessons-as well as sharing fears, hopes, and dreams-Courter encourages his daughters to prioritize friendship over grades, and to find their authentic selves instead of attempting to fit society's expectations as they transition to college and beyond.
A wonderful model of fatherhood and the kind of parenting that loves enough to let go, A Father's Letters will touch your heart, encourage you on your own journey, and inspire you to communicate with your children about the things in life that matter the most.
About the Author: William Courter, MD, earned degrees from Williams College, New York Medical College, and the University of Southern California. A board-certified physician in psychiatry and neurology, he has served as the associate medical director of the Orange County Health Care Agency in Orange County, California, and as a national consultant for difficult medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse cases across the United States.
Courter has been a keynote speaker for multiple organizations on health, career paths, relationships, and personal development. He is the founder of the Boomer Health Institute and the author of The Boomer Survivor Kit: An Indispensable Guide For Yourself * Your Relationships * Your Life. He has created two websites, www.boomerhealthinstitute.com and http: //www.drbillcourter.com/, and produced a series of YouTube videos.
Courter currently lives in Coto de Caza, California, with his wife of over thirty years. His two daughters also live and work in Southern California.
