Dads' Daughters

What does the first man in the life of a girl mean to her? 

Are fathers someone daughters fear or admire?

On the other hand, do the fathers just want to be facilitators or friends?

And what if in some cases the daughters simply despise them?

Dads' Daughters is a collection of essays, seeking to examine this unique relationship from both the daughters' and the fathers' viewpoint. In these deeply introspective passages, there are daughters here who examine what their father meant to them, as also there are fathers who talk of their daughters and what that relationship means to them.

A soul-searching collection Dads' Daughters also highlights that ultimately it is the father's belief that succeeds in empowering his daughter.

About the Author

KESHAV PATWARDHAN’S fascinating life journey began in a small town called Nipani, in a traditional Brahmin family. As the son of a freedom fighter, despite being home taught until high school, his brilliance won him admission to Elphinstone College, Bombay, and scholarships to Benares Hindu university and an advanced Industrial Training in Germany in 1953, where he met his wife. His four children live in Germany, US and Singapore, while he now lives in Pune.

He started his career as a ceramic engineer, and went on to be a CEO, startup founder, director, consultant, advisor, and one of India’s foremost ceramic experts.

Always keenly interested in social causes and being a prolific reader, his international experience has further strengthened his intellectual awareness and insight.