Leader of the Pack: How a Single Dad of Five Led His Kids, His Business, and Himself from Disaster to Success

By: Matt Sweetwood

Narrated by: Tom Campbell

Leader of the Pack is the story of a man who had been going through life content and clueless, who found himself tethered to a tornado, as his marriage descended into violence and madness.

Surviving courts and cops and chaos, he (unexpectedly) ended up the only parent of five small children - from 8 years old to only 18 months - though he barely knew how to change a diaper.

It is my story.

In it, I tell how I went from sole breadwinner to sole parent, from a scared and unsure shell of a man to the strong, confident, and spiritual person I am today; a nationally recognized spokesman for single dads and a successful business leader.

My feelings are the same for single fathers everywhere. We are frustrated. We can't be just the backup parent; the ringer sent in when Mom isn't available. We're fighting for our kids and winning. Yet many voices are telling us we aren't as capable of raising kids as a woman.

But it isn't true.

We just have to learn to parent like a dad and one that isn't half of a partnership. Where there were two parents, now there is one and we must be enough.

Lives depend on it…our kid's lives and our own lives.

You can win custody, raise happy and healthy kids, have a rewarding career, and manage to have a big, fun and exiting life (and even sex) while doing so. I'll share how I did it and how you can, too.

©2018 Matt Sweetwoood (P)2018 Matt Sweetwood

Truly Inspirational!

Several years ago, while visiting Unique Photo for some gear, Matt and I had shared thoughts on single parenting. Though he explained that he had raised his 5 children, he didn't touch upon the very wreckless relationship the children's mother had with them. I am in awe of his ability to overcome the insurmountable odds he faced as well as continue to run a successful business and raise 5 children on his own! As a well-respected businessman, faithful and honest community leader, and overall great guy, he more than deserves all the successes he's worked so hard for!

Amazing!

This book has been one of the best eye opening and it’s has helped me accept myself and pushed me towards the right direction I recommend this to anyone.

From laughter to tears and everything in between..

This book has the gamut of emotions from laughter to sadness and everything in between. Matt struggled however did not let adversity and the challenges of raising his 5 kids slow him down. He was able to provide for them and help and guide them to become successful adults even though somedays were extremely character-building for Matt he always lived with family being his priority. This never dies attitude took him to great heights in business as well as humbled him to understand he needed to share his experiences with others to help them through their own struggles. Highly suggest this book for everyone and anyone it is not just for those that are single parents, it has messages from relationships to business that everyone can learn from and is for everyone in society.