It seems not too long ago that I reviewed a book by Gregory E. Lang that he worked on with Janet Lankford-Moran (see review for Sisters – 100 Ways They Bless Our Lives). I’m pleased to say that he has something new. Daddy’s Little Girl, Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters is a book that perfectly complements his book Why A Daughter Needs A Dad.

Gregory E. Lang’s projects are inspiring, thoughtful and reminiscent. As a mother I read through these short stories and can think about all the special things my husband does for our daughters. All the ways he loves them and all the ways he hopes he will not fail them; these are the ways presented in Lang’s new book.

The stories are short and any dad, mom or daughter can find time to read one here or there over a cup of coffee or tea. This book was different than the first book I reviewed which had featured more photography. Daddy’s Little Girl is a blend of correspondence and interviews Gregory Lang conducted after the success of Why A Daughter Needs A Dad. There is a place for your own dedication, photo and notes.

Stories from dads and daughters, there is a story that will touch each and every one of us. I liked the story of the dad making scrambled eggs for his tomboy daughter before they go fishing. I just knew he made them perfect just like my husband does for our tomboy daughter. I mean, eggs are eggs right? Not so to a little girl who likes the way daddy creates the most uniform scrambled eggs this side of heaven.

I thought of my father-in-law who played with his grandchildren and how he must have been the perfect father to his daughter. And I thought of my dad, who probably always feels my joys, fears and pain.

As a daughter reading this book it wakes me up and shouts, don’t take your daddy for granted. One daughter shares how every time she would call her family home it was assumed she was calling to talk to her mom. I recognized that in me. It is so easy to fall into that. More often than not we are reminding our husbands to call their mothers but when are we reminded to call our fathers? Daddy’s Little Girl is the perfect reminder.

Gregory E. Lang is a dad and a stepdad. He is a man who loves his family and daughters. To peruse a Lang book is like driving by one of those big old country houses with a big porch and a rocking chair. You must sit a spell and visit.

Daddy’s Little Girl, Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters is published by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers and is available June 2008 for $16.95 in hardcover.