{"product_id":"the-council-of-dads-a-story-of-family-friendship-learning-how-to-live-isbn-9780061778773","title":"The Council of Dads: A Story of Family, Friendship \u0026 Learning How to Live","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoon to be a major NBC primetime drama\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inspiring story that touched people all over the world, The Council of Dads is the life-changing portrait of a group of friends who offer wisdom, humor, and guidance for how to live our lives with meaning and joy. Faced with one of life’s greatest challenges, New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler reached out to six men who helped shape him and asked each one for a piece of advice for his daughters: how to live, how to travel, how to question, how to dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeiler gathered their life lessons, along with a few of his own—“Always Learn to Juggle on the Side of a Hill,” “Hug the Monster,” “Take a Walk with a Turtle”—into a heartwarming, deeply enriching book that has inspired readers everywhere to start their own Councils of Moms or Dads. Full of warmth and wisdom, The Council of Dads is a singular story that offers lessons for us all—helping us draw closer to our friends, be more resourceful as parents, and celebrate what’s important in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does a father do when he fears he won’t be there to watch his children grow up?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Council of Dads:\u003c\/b\u003e Faced with a terrifying diagnosis, a father creates a unique and unforgettable plan—a board of directors for his young daughters’ lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e Meet the six men from every stage of the author’s life—a camp counselor, a college roommate, a childhood friend—who are asked to step in and help father his children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeartwarming Life Lessons:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the profound, funny, and moving advice gathered for his daughters, from “Approach the Cow” to “Hug the Monster.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Story of Hope:\u003c\/b\u003e A raw, honest, and ultimately uplifting memoir that has inspired a worldwide movement, showing how to build a support system and find light in the darkest times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThe inspiring story that touched people all over the world, \u003cem\u003eThe Council of Dads\u003c\/em\u003e is the life-changing portrait of a group of friends who offer wisdom, humor, and guidance for how to live our lives with meaning and joy. Faced with one of life's greatest challenges, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Bruce Feiler reached out to six men who helped shape him and asked each one for a piece of advice for his daughters: how to live, how to travel, how to question, how to dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeiler gathered their life lessons, along with a few of his own—\"Always Learn to Juggle on the Side of a Hill,\" \"Hug the Monster,\" \"Take a Walk with a Turtle\"—into a heartwarming, deeply enriching book that has inspired readers everywhere to start their own Councils of Moms or Dads. Full of warmth and wisdom, \u003cem\u003eThe Council of Dads\u003c\/em\u003e is a singular story that offers lessons for us all—helping us draw closer to our friends, be more resourceful as parents, and celebrate what's important in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Feiler tackles personal hardship with inquisitive and heartfelt eloquence.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A book that will touch many.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Feiler’s council brings us all closer.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSun Herald (Sydney, Australia)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wonderful.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSavannah Morning News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A thoughtful, candid story of how the humdrum of everyday life can suddenly give way to upheaval, and of coming face to face with mortality....A triumph.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Age (Melbourne, Australia)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thoughtful....From other men close to him, Feiler 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSt. Louis Post-Dispatch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Candid and moving. \u003cem\u003eThe Council of Dads\u003c\/em\u003e 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Moving.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stirring...a heartfelt meditation on parenthood, masculinity and living life to its fullest....portraits of Feiler’s own father figures and his Council of Dads [are] honest, heartfelt and exceedingly raw. The book’s power comes in part from Feiler’s willingness to delve into emotions—including feelings of tenderness not only for our children and spouses but between male friends—that aren’t often spoken of with such candor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHemispheres magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“His unique approach to his cancer fight will get you thinking about family and the preciousness of life.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLivestrong blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s hard not to get swept along and cheer Feiler on as he fights for his life and his daughters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Candid and moving. 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