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Summer Beach Bag Books Giveaway

June 23, 2009 by GreatDad Writers 95 Comments



This summer, relax with the Hachette Books summer beach bag giveaway that offers ten exciting books. A mixed bag of fiction and non fiction, the summer beach bag giveaway has the following interesting titles:

The Secret Speech By Tom Smith

Julie and Julia By Julie Powell

Swimsuit By James Patterson , Maxine Paetro

Obama’s BlackBerry By Kasper Hauser

A Summer Affair By Elin Hilderbrand

When You Are Engulfed in Flames By David Sedaris

Any Minute By Joyce Meyer , Deborah Bedford

The Book of Lies By Brad Meltzer

Kill for Me By Karen Rose

Miscarriage of Justice By “Kip” Gayden

GreatDad Contest

Win a Summer Beach Bag Books Giveaway. To
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Contest Update: The contest is closed. See the winner’s page.

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  1. Helen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    It has to be in the Godfather after Sonny dies where the Vito talks to the caretaker (Bonasera) asking him to do what he can to make his son presentable for his mother.

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  2. Angela says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think when Kevin Costner plays catch with his Dad in Field of Dreams is a great scene.

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  3. Beverly says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Nice selection of books. Thanks for the nice giveaway!

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  4. Beverly says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Nice selection of books. Thanks for the nice giveaway!

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  5. kathy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    MY Favorite that made me bawl my head off waas the scene from the champ when the father died and the little boy kept trying to wake him up..it was sooooooooooooo sad i will never forget it

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  6. Marie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The father son / uncle son interaction in the program Two and a Half Men. Hilarious!

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  7. Dan says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite dad scene is in Father of the Bride

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  8. Paula says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like Lanpoons Christmas Vacation when Chevy Chase finally gets his Christmas lights to come on outside. His entire family is admiring what he done and everybody is hugging him.

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  9. Michael says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Thanks!

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  10. Gianna says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I love Steve Martin in Parenthood when he becomes Cowboy Gil for his son because Cowboy Dan didn’t show up.

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  11. Ed says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In “Field of Dreams”, when he plays catch with his Dad!

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  12. Buddy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I lie the scene in Shane when the boy is watching his dad and Shane in the fight.

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  13. Elizabeth says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I love the dad/daughter moment during Father of the Bride when things are really calm and sweet and tender.

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  14. Maja says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Life is beautiful, when dad tries to make it seem that the camp is just a game. It broke my heart. What a wonderful character.

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  15. Maja says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Life is beautiful, when dad tries to make it seem that the camp is just a game. It broke my heart. What a wonderful character.

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  16. Max says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Kramer vs. Kramer when Dustin Hoffman scoops up his son after he falls off the junglejim

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  17. Chrysa says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like the scene in 101 Dalmatians when Pongo barks out a message to all the other dogs.

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  18. Crystal says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My dh said
    Denzel Washington as John Q, pracically the whole movie.

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  19. Christina says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like the scene with the father in To Kill A Mockingbird when he tells his kids that life isn’t fair.

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  20. Tamara says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The scene in A Time to KIll where the cop that got shot by the richochet by accident says that if anybody touches his daughter he’s a dead dog and then starts chanting free Carl Lee because Carl was a father who killed his daughter’s rapists.

    I guess I always wanted a protective father since mine took off when I was a baby.

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  21. Leslie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Pretty much all of To Kill a Mockingbird.

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  22. Geoff says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite dad moments occur in the movie “Life Is Beautiful,” during which Roberto Benigni’s character tries his best to convince his young son that the concentration camp where they’re held is just a game – very touching!

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  23. Leilani says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I absolutely love the entire role of the father in Juno. JK Simmons does a phenomenal job of being loving, tender, sarcastic, tolerant and just wonderful.

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  24. Amy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In Kramer vs. Kramer, Dustin Hoffman making grilled cheese with his son! Best father/son amidst divorce scene ever.

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  25. Susan says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I likr the scene in Mrs Doubtfire kids are reunited with their Dad.

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  26. Stephanie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i like all of the dad scenes in Christmas Vacation. Clark Griswold tries so hard to be a good dad.

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  27. Zoey says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite dad scene is in Kramer vs Kramer – when Dustin Hoffman gets frustrated and loses his temper – how real is that.

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  28. Courtney says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I love the Field Of Dreams when they get to play catch. I always cry and cry.

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  29. Rosey says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The scene in Armageddon when Liv Tyler has her hand on the video monitor while talking to her dad, whom she knows isn’t coming back is a very touching father scene.

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  30. Julie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I love the dad scene in Sixteen Candles, when Molly Ringwald is going to sleep on the courch and they have the hilarious heart to heart talk!

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  31. Jennifer says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In Kung Fu Panda, when you keep thinking the dad was going to say something about his son being, well, a different SPECIES, but he never does.

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  32. bob says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Luke – I am … your…Fahh-thuh!

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  33. LindaD says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In “Love Actually” Liam Neeson watches the *king of the world* scene in “Titanic” with his stepson to help him get the courage to persue a love interest.

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  34. Aisling says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The scene in Field of Dreams where they play catch always tugs at my heart.

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  35. Ken says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The famous father son scene The Empire Strikes Back between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. I’ve just cut off your hand and by the way, I’m your father. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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  36. Tawnda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    An oldie but a goodie… John Wayne’s McClintock… When he tells his daughter that sje is not going to inherit all he owns because there are no words to explain what happens between a man and a woman who have to overcome… (not a direct qoute, but you get the idea…)

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  37. Daniel says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    my fav is steve martin in cheaper by the dozen, him trying to keep up with all the kids (breakfast scene was pretty funny)

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  38. Amy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    thank you for the chance to win!

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  39. Erma says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    my fav is steve martin in cheaper by the dozen, trying to take care of all the kids.

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  40. valerie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Just became a fan of james patterson. I love him now!

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  41. Christine says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I loved Steve Martin in Parenthood. Especially the part where he dresses up like a cowboy for his son’s birthday party.

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  42. Rudella says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I love Daddy Daycare though I couldn’t really pick just one scene. It was hilarious

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  43. Barbara says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like Little Nemo when he finds his dad.

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  44. Benita says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Kramer vs. Kramer when Dustin Hoffman scoops up his son after he falls off the junglejim, runs all the way to the hospital with him and holds his hand while he has stitiches above his eye. What a great dad!

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  45. Sheila says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Definately any of the scenes with George Clooney in One Fine day. My favorite scene is where he is talking to his daughter about keeping the cat.

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  46. Mishia says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I love the scene in Daddy Day Care when Eddie Murphy is outside with the son. His son is trying to talk and the dad interrupts and then the son says something like “You’re killing it, you’re really killing it”

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  47. Angela says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Mine would have to be the moment from Armageddon. Where Liv Tyler is on cam with Bruce Willis and they’re talking. I always tear up at that part.

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  48. Ed says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Field of dreams when Kevin Costner plays catch w/ his dad

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  49. yyeres says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    mrs doubtfire – the cake scene where he dumps his head in the cake to be disguised in front of his family

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  50. gloria says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite would be when Robin Williams buy an RV and wants his family to go on a vacation and none of them want to go on it. Then all the trouble they have going on their trip with the other family!

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  51. Jay says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I hate to repeat, but my favorite movie has a great scene with Ray playing catch with his father, Field of Dreams. I’ve visited the real Field of Dreams in Iowa, and that scene is what I think of.

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  52. Laurey says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I really like in Field of Dreams when Kevin Costner gets to play catch with his dad. It is really touching. Thanks for the contest!

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  53. Martha says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Sixteen Candles, when the father apologizes to Molly Ringwalds character about forgetting her birthday was sweet.

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  54. Cheryl says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Great giveaway !!! So many great books, wouldn’t know which one to start with. Would definitely enjoy this summer while relaxing by pool. Hoping I win!!!!

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  55. Linda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    thanks for this contest! I would LOVE to win these books as I love to read in the summer!

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  56. john says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Thank you for the giveaway.
    You have a great selection of books I would enjoy reading.

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  57. Jayne says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    It is touching when Daddy W. and his employee tuck Annie in bed in the musical, Annie.

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  58. Kyle says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    when a father and son share a moment

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  59. Kathy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In the movie Life is Beautiful the Germans arrest Guido and his son at the uncle’s house during preparation for Giosué’s birthday party, and transfer them to a concentraction camp.
    Protecting his son from the vile truth, Guido tells Giosué that they are just on a big hoilday, and he turns the camp into a big game for Giosué, claiming that they must win 1000 points to win a real tank and leave.

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  60. Kristen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My fave dad scene are all the scenes from Clueless where the father is mostly baffled by being a father but really loves his daughter.

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  61. sandy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    fav scene with father and child- would have to be eddie murphy in daddy day care- the way he wants to be around his child and the bedtime scene

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  62. patrick says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    American Pie/ talking about the birds and the bees

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  63. Rita says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In just one of many scenes of flummox… Steve Martin as the Father of the bride, tells his daughter “Drive carefully. And don’t forget to fasten your condom.” At which point she screams “Dad!” To which he responds, “Seat belt! I meant seat belt!” That movie has so many “dad” moments, but that one just cracked me up.

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  64. Joanne says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s little girls – I liked the group hugs with the father and his three daughters.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  65. Valerie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    It has to be Steve Martin such a great comic he was terrific in Father of the Bride many funny moments with his daughter.

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  66. Michelle says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    awesome giveaway and ready for the beach I will be

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  67. Donna says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    sign me up, i’d use this all summer

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  68. Richard says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Great authors some my favorites

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  69. angie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The most memorable dad scene for me is in The Empire Strikes Back where the words, “Luke, I am your father” were said.

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  70. Gloria says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like the part in a movie where the dad reconciles with his kids after an long time feud.

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  71. Vickie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In cold mountain the scene where Nicole Kidman is talking to her father an doesnt know he died in his chair,an then runs to him!

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  72. Carol says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In “Les Miserables”, the relationship between the adult Cosette and her father is very emotional.

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  73. beth says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I would love to win.
    My favorite dad scene is in American Pie and wants to talk to his son after he walked in on them. too funny
    Thank you for the chance
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  74. jennifer says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite dad scene in a movie is from National Lampoon’s Vacation. Chevy Chase has just wrecked their car. He and his son sit on a sand dune and discuss becoming men as though nothing has happened.

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  75. Joannie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite scenes are in book, To Kill a Mockingbird, when Scout and Jem Finch learn from their father that the world isn’t always fair and that prejudice is a very real aspect of their world no matter how subtle it seems.

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  76. Selinda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I would have to say the relationship between the dad and the girl in My Girl!

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  77. Leslie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    On Golden Pond is FULL of great dad and daughter scenes. The whole movie makes me cry!

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  78. Carol says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In To Kill a Mockingbird, when Scout is in the audience when everyone stands up to honor her father as he leaves the courtroom.

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  79. veronica says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite Daddy moment would be in Lady and the Tramp when he rescues his pups.

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  80. Deborah says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I would pick any scene with Scout and her father in To Kill a Mockingbird. Thank you!

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  81. Amanda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite dad scene is in the little mermaid, when he realizes how grown up Ariel is and transforms her into a human so that she can find happiness

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  82. Ellie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite dad scene is in Little Nemo when the dad fish is reunited with his son, Nemo.

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  83. Kris says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite “dad” scenes both include Clint Eastwood. While he wasn’t the biological father, he became the self-sacrificing father figure in “Million Dollar Baby” and “Gran Torino.” At the end of both movies he became the one true father to the fatherless kids and my heart was broken.

    Thanks for the chance to win a great set of books. You guys rock!

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  84. Anne says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I have always liked the movie “Sixteen Candles”. Years ago, I watched it with my dad and he told me how much he liked the dad character in the movie. He felt that the dad was the only one who “got” the daughter.

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  85. Katherine says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Not officially a “dad” scene but in the movie Secondhand Lions, they make reference to a “What every Boy needs to know about being a Man” speech that the one uncle gives to his great nephew. I would have liked to heard the whole speech.

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  86. Yvonne says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like the scenes from Mrs. Doubtfire. There are so many favorite scenes in this movie.

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  87. quiltingreader says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In Beauty and the Beast when Belle’s Dad tells her she’s not weird.

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  88. Susan says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite dad scene is in Kramer vs Kramer when the dad is trying to make breakfast for his son.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  89. James says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    wow, great contest

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  90. bridget says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like the scene in Father of the Bride when Steve Martin plays basketball with his daughter.

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  91. cathie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    “Meet The Parents” when the cat is on the toilet

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  92. Kathy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I loved Daddy Daycare because it made my husband realize that he should spend more time with his kids.

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  93. sarah says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i liked tom cruise’s scene with his “father” in magnolia

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  94. Janice says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like the scene in “To Kill A Mockingbird” where the two kids learn from their father that life isn’t always fair.

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  95. Jason says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Father of the bride has some of my favorite Father scenes. Steve martin could really play that role

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