The Unavailable Father: Seven Ways Women Can Understand, Heal, and Cope with a Broken Father-Daughter Relationship

Problems between fathers and daughters can damage a young girl’s identity, convince her she’s unlovable or without worth, and send her into unhealthy adult relationships. This groundbreaking book includes in-depth stories and case histories of a broad spectrum of women over twenty-five who have recovered and flourished in their professional and personal lives despite the lack of a father’s recognition and affection. The author outlines basic strategies to overcome the void left by an abusive, absent, alcoholic, mentally ill, irresponsible, selfish, or unloving father.

Praise for “The Unavailable Father”

“This important work should be read by fathers and future fathers, as well as their daughters. There is no member of the human family who would not learn something essential from reading “The Unavailable Father.”” –Kati Marton, journalist, author, and former chairwoman of the International Women’s Health Coalition

“Finally, a smart, accessible book that explains why so many women make the wrong decisions when it comes to men, relationships, career: the unavailable father.” –Alexandra Penney, former editor-in-chief, Self magazine; author, “The Baglady Papers”

“These stories are eye-opening, informative, heart-rending–and yet, with her blueprints for how to heal, Sarah Simms Rosenthal gives us hope.” –Linda Fairstein, former prosecutor and author of the Alex Cooper crime novels

“Many women will recognize their own fathers and will be reminded, as I was, that the shortcomings that defined their sense of self were their fathers’ and not their own.” –Mary A. Fischer, journalist and author of the memoir “Stealing Love”