From Father to Son will inspire dialogue and connection between fathers and sons. A raw truth about life is that we never know when it will end. After an auto accident claimed the life of a close friend, Dr. Joel Friedman realized how much the man's young son would never learn from his father. With this uncertainty of life in mind, Dr. Friedman decided to put into writing all the things he wanted to share with his own son. From Father to Son: 10 Guiding Principles to Live By is a poignant collection of Friedman's insights into the heart and mind and a documentation of the salient points of life--organized into ten basic points. This book is a message of love and care, imparting the wisdom needed for a deep and fulfilling life.

It incorporates the teaching that have influence Friedman's life, including modern medicine, Native American medicine, American Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, and nature studies. Anecdotes bring the material to life and will promote meaningful dialogue between a child and parent of any age.