Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons by Tim Russert Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons
Book Review: Have to Buy
Summary: 5 Stars
How this gets below 5 stars is beyond me. This book is what it is and is long overdue. There is no genius behind it because it's just a collection of peoples' stories. Russert didn't write it, but he wrote Big Russ and Me. I haven't read that, but it must be pretty good to garner this kind of response.
When I was last home, my dad gave me the copy because I'm working on a project pertaining to the same subject matter. He hadn't read it yet, so he just told me to read it and send it back. It is so good that I sent him a copy with this note, "Dad, this book is way too good. This copy isn't coming back to you, so here is one for you. Love, Christien."
Book Review: Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons
Summary: 5 Stars
Definitely as touching as Big Russ,Russert's first book. It's a page turner. You'll laugh and cry..Book Review: This book puts everything into perspective
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best books on parenting. Not a scientific approach but rather a by-the-seat-of-your-pants look at what it means to be a good parent. You get a peak into the minds of so many children, today's adults, something that is impossible to do with your own kids. A must read for any parent.
Thanks Tim for having the foresight to put this collection together.
Book Review: Time to cry,
Summary: 5 Stars
After I bought this book for myself, I went to Amazon and bought 9 copies. I gave each of my children one, a gift of one to a recent high school graduate, and one to a dear friend.
This is one of the most touching books that I have ever read, and I recommend it to everyone.
I wasn't fortunate enough to have a father that I could write about so lovingly, but it warmed my heart to read about so many people who had this blessing.
Book Review: Tim Russert was wonderfully wise to compile this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Author Tim Russert (of NBC's Meet the Press) struck a chord with his previous book about his dad, titled Big Russ & Me. When he received thousands of letters from readers about experiences with their own dads, he realized he had truly touched many. Wisdom of our Fathers is a wonderful compilation of those letters about readers' dads and how they shaped and influenced their families. Some entries are brief, some lengthy. Many are humorous, all are poignant in some way. From 19th century dads to 21st century dads--country and city, poor and wealthy, all are included. Russert ties them all together with more information about his dad, Big Russ, as well as Russert's son, Luke, and Russert's role in fathering him. I found this to be a delightful read, one to linger over, enjoy and ponder. Author Russert hit the bullseye with his universal theme of generational influence. Let's hope for more offerings from Tim Russert.