Last Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas

If you've searched high and low, already read Raymond Lee Jewelers' Father's Day Gift Guides here, here, & here,and still find yourself stumped, then check out our suggestions. These titles are the perfect last last minute gifts that Dad will still love. Fathers are often thought of themselves as rocks, their family's foundation. If you prefer to treat yours to a reasonably priced indulgence this Father's Day, consider the gift of love, adventure and intellect. Books on Father's Day and every day carry readers away with the written word. There are diamonds and gems among writers, platinum and silver plated. Some of the best say what they have to say succinctly and etch thoughts and messages forever in our memories. These are the writers who weave tales with more blood, sweat and tears than they do printer ink or consumable disk space. They include the Austins, Brontes, Shakespeares and Hemingways of classic literature, the Pattersons, Grishams and Cusslers of contemporary fiction. They are the writers you might not have read but you often recognize by name. Writers like these yank readers from their couches, away from their hometowns and off on art, antique and jewelry heists, on espionage cases in foreign locales. They tell of the noblest of heroes and most repulsive of villains and paint places through sound, scent and touch as much as they do through the scenery and the inhabitants. Good writers describe the nuances of some of the most intimate, complex and at times heartwrenching relationships. As it happens this Father's Day, several best-sellers and recent releases speak of the man many count among the very first of their heroes: Their Dads. These non-fiction accounts tell of the bonds between fathers and children, the effects a father's absence can have and the life events that can bring him emotionally closer to his offspring – deepening the love, admiration and respect that they have for each other. Best-sellers and recent releases like these include: Learning from My Father: Lessons on Life and Faith. Indiana lawyer and business leader David Lawther Johnson after his father dies recalls college days communications where they confront some of life's biggest issues – including, as Eerdmans Publishing Vice President and Editor in Chief Jon Pott tells it, “the deepest questions of life and faith.” Father Hunger: Why God Calls Men to Love and Lead Their Families. Pastor, author and theology fellow Douglas Wilson discusses problems in fatherless in what Publisher's Weekly describes as a no-nonsense handbook and counsel for fathers. The Garden of Beasts: Author Erik Larson tells of the intrigue and terror that William E. Dodd, America's first ambassador to Nazi Germany, experiences under the Hitler regime while residing there with his 24-year-old daughter, Martha. One-Minute Devotions for Dad: Jay Payleitner, a father of five and author of the bestselling “52 Things Kids Need from a Dad” coaches Dads in a variety of areas, including how to listen to their children. A Journey into the Mind and Heart of My Extraordinary Son:“Friday Night Lights” Author Buzz Bissinger wants to run away from his son mentally challenged son, Zach. Instead, he finds comfort and wisdom in him during a cross-country road trip. Heaven is for Real: Pastor Todd Burpo, with assistance from Lynn Vincent, in this New York Times Best-Seller tells of his toddler son Colton’s visit to heaven during an emergency appendectomy. The book, illustrated with direction from Colton, includes the boy's thoughts and first person experiences. So, if you're still stumped as to what Dad's gift should be, print out this list & get thee to a Barnes & Noble!