Missing footprints caused by an absent father have had traumatic consequences. The invitation to discuss the importance of a father harbors feelings of resentment, anger, and abandonment. Rather than reflect on the pain associated with fatherhood, some pack it away so they would no longer relive it. Unfortunately, the silence of this epidemic has created mental strongholds that have kept you from your greatest achievements. So many children are crying out for the structure and stability of their father. The more I spoke to both men and women, the more I realized the enormity of the problem. It is not limited to race, gender, or age. We are now seeing the generational effects of this problem. For everyone affected, we must begin the process of resolution. MISSING FOOTPRINTS is more than a book. It is the personal journey of how so many lives are affected by a father's absence. It is not limited to men and boys. It includes stories and perspectives of both daughters and women. In short, it is about restoration. A restored family creates a healthy family. Healthy families produce healthy children. Together, they produce healthy communities.