In an exceptionally honest manner, Jose Evans draws attention to some of the problems faced by responsible fathers when they seek to carry out their paternal obligations, problems that he overcame because of his commitment to his children. He has drawn from his personal experiences and provided an orderly, narrative checklist of ideas, suggestions and guidelines for fathers who seek to gain custody of their children. He uses "common sense" language in describing the steps that a father should take and makes it understandable for anyone who is not familiar with how the court system works in custody cases. Most importantly, he emphasizes that seeking custody should not be an adversarial action but one in which it is recognized that, in many cases, a father who is awarded custody is "in the best interest of the child". For a father who has accepted his role as a responsible individual and who knows that he is capable of providing the necessary nurturing that will help his child develop into a well-rounded adult, The Emperor Penguin should be the first source of information in starting the custodial process. John A Smith, Executive Director, National Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families