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A review by pattydsf
The Council of Dads: My Daughters, My Illness, and the Men Who Could Be Me by Bruce Feiler
3.0
It has been years since I read Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths. I thoroughly enjoyed that book. Although I knew the links among Judaism, Christianity and Islam, I found Feiler added to my knowledge and I liked his writing. After that, I put Feiler out of my mind.
Then I had an opportunity to read this book for free. I had no idea that Feiler had been sick and I picked this up more to learn about his life and illness. The concept of a council of dads seemed interesting, but my kids are past that point.
I found all of the story worth reading. None of us want to live through serious illness and face up to an early death, but Feiler was able to see beyond his issues to what could happen to his daughters. No man or council can replace a dad, but they certainly can help children learn more about their parents. In that sense, no child is past the point of needing a council. Friends and family often show us sides of our loved ones that we don't see ourselves.
I recommend this story to readers of biographies, to parents who want the best for their kids and to anyone who thinks about the wonder of friendships and how they shape our lives.
Then I had an opportunity to read this book for free. I had no idea that Feiler had been sick and I picked this up more to learn about his life and illness. The concept of a council of dads seemed interesting, but my kids are past that point.
I found all of the story worth reading. None of us want to live through serious illness and face up to an early death, but Feiler was able to see beyond his issues to what could happen to his daughters. No man or council can replace a dad, but they certainly can help children learn more about their parents. In that sense, no child is past the point of needing a council. Friends and family often show us sides of our loved ones that we don't see ourselves.
I recommend this story to readers of biographies, to parents who want the best for their kids and to anyone who thinks about the wonder of friendships and how they shape our lives.