This book is in very good condition, but there is a small 1/4 inch vertical tear on the top middle front of the dustjacket, thus a rating of "good". Its spine the rest of the dust jacket are intact with no tears or written marks in this book. Taken from inside flap: "For men Fatherhood speaks to everyone who is a father who plans to become a father, or who wants to learn more about his own father. And for women it's an illuminating guide to better understanding the fathers (and husbands) in their lives.