Fictional Fathers

In honor of Father’s Day yesterday, I thought I’d write about fictional fathers today.

Do you have a favorite fictional father?

I don’t know if I have a favorite, but I must say I really liked Mr. Bennet in the book “Pride and Prejudice” when he didn’t side with his wife who wanted to force Elizabeth to marry Mr. Collins.

“And unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do.”

It was a moment when one had to cheer or at least laugh as they read his words.

As for fathers in movies, I think the father in the movie “Life is Beautiful” was extraordinary. To keep his son happy and believing that everything was fine by playing a game while they were actually in peril during war was beyond commendable.

And finally, a father who stands out in a TV show would be Jonathan Kent in Smallville. His love for his family was unquestionable. Here’s an excerpt from one of the episodes:

“Clark Kent: You died because of me. When Jor-El brought me back to life and restored my powers... he told me there'd be a price to - the life of someone I love. I'm sorry, Dad. I'm so sorry.

Jonathan Kent: Clark... believe me, you have nothing to be sorry about. I lived a full wonderful life. I had everything a husband or a father could ever possibly dream of. I am so very proud that I died protecting you.” 

So now it’s your turn to share some of your favorite fictional fathers, because there are plenty more out there.

And for all the real life fathers who put their children and family first, and love them with everything they have and all that they are, I hope you enjoyed the very best of Father’s Days yesterday!

Eva Maria Hamilton is the author of Highland Hearts, a Love Inspired Historical novel published by Harlequin. Her novel, Highland Hearts, won 2^nd Place in the Historical Romance, as well as the Traditional/Inspirational Romance Categories in the Heart of Excellence Reader’s Choice Awards, and was an Inspirational Series Finalist in the 2013 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence.

Highland Hearts

Scotland 1748
The Battle of Culloden is over, but one Highlander’s fight has just begun…
Logan McAllister survived years of indentured servitude in the Americas to reach this moment. Now he’s returned to Scotland, ready to redeem the secret promise from Sheena Montgomery’s father – that his years as an indentured servant would earn him Sheena’s hand in marriage. But when he arrives home, he learns that Sheena’s father has died, his contract has been lost… and Sheena is engaged to another man.

To connect with Eva Maria Hamilton online, please visit her at www.evamariahamilton.com

Happy Father’s Day

Exodus 20:12  King James Version (KJV)

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Along with those in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, those of us living in North America are celebrating Father’s Day this Sunday. In fact, over 70 countries are celebrating it this weekend.

But this is an international blog, and that means not everyone is. For instance, Australia and New Zealand celebrate it on the first Sunday of September. And there are other countries that celebrate it in March, May, August, November, etc.

But one thing that remains the same is the importance of Fathers. Our Heavenly Father included. So today I’m posting a prayer written by Scott McKnight, because it's always a good day to offer a prayer for fathers everywhere.

God our Father,
in Your wisdom and love You made all things.
Bless these men,
that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters,
may honor them always
with a spirit of profound respect.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Amen

Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads who put their children first!

Eva Maria Hamilton is the author of Highland Hearts, a Love Inspired Historical novel published by Harlequin.

Scotland 1748
The Battle of Culloden is over, but one Highlander’s fight has just begun…
Logan McAllister survived years of indentured servitude in the Americas to reach this moment. Now he’s returned to Scotland, ready to redeem the secret promise from Sheena Montgomery’s father – that his years as an indentured servant would earn him Sheena’s hand in marriage. But when he arrives home, he learns that Sheena’s father has died, his contract has been lost… and Sheena is engaged to another man.


To connect with Eva Maria Hamilton online, please visit her at www.evamariahamilton.com