New York Times bestselling author James Michael Pratt credits the life of his father, Grant, for the inspiration he drew upon to write his first three bestselling novels The Last Valentine, The Lighthouse Keeper, and Ticket Home. All three honor the generation Tom Brokaw has called ôthe greatest generation.ö Now he brings to life the man, in a quick and easy to read story-telling fashion, which illuminate old-fashioned virtues readers are bound to find refreshing.

Uncomplicated life lessons were offered from father to son by a man who never possessed monetary wealth. The father of ten, he worked six days a week for most of his life. He was never able to give cars, schooling, or other financial rewards to his children. He died financially as he started his marriage to his wife Virginiaûwith faith, hope, and loveûbut nothing in the bank.

What he did give offers a classic example of fatherhood at its best. James has chosen to set up twelve chapters with twelve ôvaluesö illustrated through short but heart warming stories that readers can relate to.

The themes are designed for fathers and their children to ponder and appreciate. Designed as a smaller hardcover ôgift bookö for FatherÆs Day, the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author provides insights that can make a difference in anyone who reads and then applies the twelve values.