Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and
Letters from Daughters and Sons by
Tim Russert
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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 th ere 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.
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I didn't realize how much I missed the late Tim Russert, who had
been moderator of MEET THE PRESS, until I heard him
narrate an excellent book he had written: WISDOM OF OUR FATHERS.
This was a follow-up to something his earlier bestseller, BIG RUSS
& ME, in which he described his father . . . shortly after it was
published, Russert began receiving an avalanche of letters from
daughters and sons who wanted to tell him out their own
fathers . . . most of the stories were about ordinary men
who were remembered for such things as their advice, tenderness,
strength, discipline and love.
I was moved by virtually every tale, though in particular, what
he had to say about his own role of father moved me most . . . he
called it:
* the best job I've ever had and [as part of it, he advised his son]
to study hard, laugh often and keep your honor.
Russsert also told of the time that he discovered that his son
had gotten a tattoo . . . he was not a happy camper,
until he discovered that it read:
* TJR [and was under his son Luke's arm] so he could have
his father and grandfather, who had the same initials, on
his side . . . Russert vowed never to again complain about
the tattoo.
Among the other statements that moved me were the
following:
* The most precious things a father can provide are time,
attention and love.
* Every moment that you spend with your child could be the one
that really matters.
* If you are a father, let your kids know in plain Engli sh that you love
them.
* 99% of parenting consists of just being there.
WISDOM OF OUR FATHERS will make the perfect gift for your father or
grandfather if
you're lucky enough to have him around . . . or if not, you'll
find it a great way to remember somebody that is no
longer around--but you still think about often . . . I know it
had that effect on me.
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