{"product_id":"the-council-of-dads-a-story-of-family-friendship-learning-how-to-live-isbn-9780062993908","title":"The Council of Dads: A Story of Family, Friendship \u0026 Learning How to Live","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow a major NBC primetime drama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe uplifting story that touched the world and inspired families everywhere to rethink what matters most in their lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a young dad, Bruce Feiler, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e 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: \u003cem\u003eWho would be there for his wife and daughters if he were gone?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeiler reached out to six extraordinary men who helped shape him and asked them to be present in the lives of his daughters. \u003cem\u003eThe Council of Dads\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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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