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James C. Dobson

Born August 21, 1936

An American evangelical Christian author, psychologist, and founder of Focus on the Family. He wrote extensively and hosted a radio program heard daily by more than 220 million people in 164 countries. He advocated for biblical family values centered around marriage and children, who he saw threatened by feminism, the LGBT movement, and the culture war.

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Books15

Childless

Childless

The New Strong-Willed Child

The New Strong-Willed Child

2014
Fatherless

Fatherless

2013

with Kurt Bruner

Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women

Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women

2008
The Journey Home: Finishing With Joy

The Journey Home: Finishing With Joy

2003

with Bill Bright

Night Light for Parents: A Devotional

Night Light for Parents: A Devotional

2002

with Shirley Dobson

Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men

Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men

2001
Night Light

Night Light

2000

with Shirley Dobson

Unsolved Miracles

Unsolved Miracles

1997

with John Van Diest

Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

1993
When God Doesn't Make Sense

When God Doesn't Make Sense

1993
Parenting Isn't for Cowards

Parenting Isn't for Cowards

1987
Love Must Be Tough: New Hope for Families in Crisis

Love Must Be Tough: New Hope for Families in Crisis

1983
Preparing for Adolescence: How to Survive the Coming Years of Change

Preparing for Adolescence: How to Survive the Coming Years of Change

1977
The New Dare to Discipline

The New Dare to Discipline

1969