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false <![CDATA[Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174163122m/367322.jpg 367322 8 What does it really mean to be a good father? What did your father tell you, that has stayed with you throughout your life? Was there a lesson from him, a story, or a moment that helped to make you who you are? Is there a special memory that makes you smile when you least expect it? After the publication of Tim Russert’s number one New York Times bestseller about his father, Big Russ & Me, he received an avalanche of letters from daughters and sons who wanted to tell him about their own fathers, most of whom were not superdads or heroes but ordinary men who were remembered and cherished for some of their best moments–of advice, tenderness, strength, honor, discipline, and occasional eccentricity. Most of these daughters and sons were eager to express the gratitude they had carried with them through the years. Others wanted to share lessons and memories and, most important, pass them down to their own children. This book is for all fathers, young or old, who can learn from the men in these pages how to get it right, and to understand that sometimes it is the little gestures that can make the big difference for your child. For some in this book, the appreciation came later than they would have liked. But as Wisdom of Our Fathers reminds us, it is never too late to embrace it. From the father who coached his daughter in sports (and life), attending every meet, game, performance, and tournament, to the daughter who, after a fifteen-year estrangement, learned to make peace with her difficult father just before he died, to the son who came, at last, to appreciate the silent way his father could show affection, Wisdom of Our Fathers shares rewarding lessons, immeasurable gifts, and lasting values. Heartfelt, humorous, engaging, irresistibly readable, and bound to bring back memories of unforgettable moments with our own fathers, Tim Russert’s new book is not only a fitting companion to his own marvelous memoir, but also a celebration of the positive qualities passed down from generation to generation. From the Hardcover edition. 357320 2006 Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons total:342|5:134|4:127|3:67|2:12|1:2| 342 1405 557 107 4 1 false false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Mon Nov 26 18:38:31 -0800 2007 Mon Dec 24 07:42:47 -0800 2007 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Thu Jul 09 17:09:58 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 09 17:10:34 -0700 2009
Topics Covered:

* The importance of family and relationships
* Showing gratitude and appreciation
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This was a very difficult book for me to read. For a number of reasons. 'nuff said.

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I am often frustrated at the lack of respect our society at large has for Dads. This antithetical book is a loving tribute ...more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 19 07:38:54 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 19 07:41:10 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Mar 11 15:40:16 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 15:46:26 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Thu Dec 04 20:54:47 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 04 20:58:13 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Wed Jan 14 22:30:20 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 14 22:31:25 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon May 11 08:05:00 -0700 2009 Mon May 11 08:07:19 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Sun Dec 14 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 06 13:43:53 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 06 13:45:49 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Jan 10 10:10:53 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 10 10:13:27 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Tue Feb 24 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 03 15:43:08 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 03 15:44:08 -0800 2009 This book makes you appreciate your own children, your parents and the many wonderful folks there are in this world!]]> 0 0 false false Mon Dec 29 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Jan 04 04:53:51 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 04 04:55:14 -0800 2009
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