Recently a test sample of teenagers was asked this question: “Would you rather give up your father or television?” The young people chose television over their fathers at a rate of three to one! Given that fact, at a time when it is rare … indeed to hear a young person speak of his father with affection, Clarence Day’s book Life With Father is especially needed. Clarence Day’s father was a firm man, but deeply appreciated and adored by his son. He was a good father. Jairus is a good father, too. But Jairus’ daughter is dying. Jairus is an important official, and it is not judicious for him to grovel before the scandalous rabbi from Nazareth. In fact, Jairus could lose everything if he did. But his daughter is dying. She needs the Master’s touch. So Jairus risks everything for his little one….