The Council of Dads, Bruce Feiler
The Council of Dads, Bruce Feiler
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The Council of Dads
My Daughters, My Illness, and the Men Who Could Be Me

Author: Bruce Feiler

Narrator: Bruce Feiler

Unabridged: 5 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 04/27/2010


Synopsis

Now a major NBC primetime dramaThe uplifting story that touched the world and inspired families everywhere to rethink what matters most in their livesAs a young dad, Bruce Feiler, New York Times bestselling author and television host, received shattering news. A rare form of cancer was threatening not only his life but his family's future as well. A singular question emerged: Who would be there for his wife and daughters if he were gone?Feiler reached out to six extraordinary men who helped shape him and asked them to be present in the lives of his daughters. The Council of Dads is the unforgettable portrait of these men, who offer wisdom, humor, and guidance on how to live, how to love, how to question, how to dream.The source for NBC's blockbuster series, here is a singular story that offers lessons for us all—helping us draw closer to the ones we love, appreciate what's most precious, and celebrate the power of community.This audiobook includes an episode of the Book Club Girl Podcast, featuring an interview with Bruce Feiler about The Council of Dads.

About Bruce Feiler

Bruce Feiler is the author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including Abraham, Where God Was Born, America's Prophet, The Council of Dads, and The Secrets of Happy Families. He is a columnist for the New York Times, a popular lecturer, and a frequent commentator on radio and television. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and twin daughters.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Carmen

This is how much a daddy is supposed to love his kids. Makes me wish I had been blessed more in that regard as there were so many times I could’ve used a man’s input and guidance in my life. Truly beautiful the lessons this book teaches.......more

Goodreads review by Molly

Unfortunately for this author, I am concurrently reading 3 memoirs about fairly wealthy White writers with serious illnesses, so I have some comparative power that most readers wouldn’t. This one is a very sweet story with a wonderful concept, but it would likely be better enjoyed by a friend of Bru......more