The Council of Dads by Bruce Feiler audiobook

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

By Bruce Feiler
Read by Bruce Feiler

HarperAudio
5.55 Hours Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9780061992957

Now a major NBC primetime drama The uplifting story that touched the world and inspired families everywhere to rethink what matters most in their lives As 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.

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Summary

Summary

A New York Times bestseller

Now a major NBC primetime drama

The uplifting story that touched the world and inspired families everywhere to rethink what matters most in their lives

As 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.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Intimate.” New York Times Book Review
“An incredible story.” Lance Armstrong
“Feiler tackles personal hardship with inquisitive and heartfelt eloquence.” Kirkus Reviews
“Feiler’s conversations with his potential stand-ins are candid and moving. The Council of Dads exemplifies the mysterious process by which bad news can alter our perspective and reorder our priorities, and it celebrates the ever-expanding level of emotional intimacy that men are increasingly free to engage.” Washington Post
“Moving.” New York Daily News
“Thoughtful...From other men close to him, Fieler gleaned the qualities of curiosity and the urge to travel and learn, of taking care of things and people that matter, of remembering those who matter and casting them in a positive light.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“Reading The Council of Dads...remind[s] us which values we value most.” Time
“An uplifting lesson in parenthood. Daily Telegraph (London)
“Incredible.” Daily Mirror (London)
“It’s hard not to get swept along and cheer Feiler on as he fights for his life and his daughters.” Publishers Weekly
“A book that will touch many.” Booklist

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Author

Author Bio: Bruce Feiler

Author Bio: Bruce Feiler

Bruce Feiler is the author of six bestselling books, including AbrahamWhere God Was BornAmerica’s ProphetThe 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.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Runtime: 5.55
Audience: Adult
Language: English