Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons Audiobook

" Wonderful book. He is a great writer. My husband read it also. A great gift for every father and adult son. "

" Wonderful book but be sure to keep a box of tissues near by. I couldn't get past the introduction without balling my eyes out. Really great book. "

" Finished the book. It is sad, funny, inspirational and makes anyone, whether a father or a child, think about relationship. Recommend it to all "

" It gives some intersting insight into fatherhood. If you have or ever had a father you will enjoy this book. "

" this was a fast sweet read. I felt so sad when Tim Russert died and this is just a reminder of the amazing person he was. I wish he could have stayed around a while longer. "

" Made the mistake of getting this on audio. Driving and crying your heart out doesn't mix! "

" What a great collection of letters. I loved every minute of this book. I am waiting to read Big Russ and Me. Everyone should read this book. "

" What an inspiring book! I adored this book. The letters from children about their fathers were very touching. My favorite quote was on page 112 and it was "Grief is the price we pay for love." I will save this book to reread when I feel sentimental about my own parents. "

" Many of these stories were extremely powerful and touching. Others were simply heart-wrenching. Overall, a collection of stories that should not be missed. I also enjoyed the intermitent words of wisdom and thoughts from Tim Russert. "

" This book wasn't nearly as good as Big Russ and Me, but most likely because Russ didn't write it himself. Touching at times, but sort of a let down to me. "

" A beautiful tribute to all fathers of "the Greatest Generation" "

" Tim Russert put together one of the books that would strike the heart of anyone who reads it. This book brought tears to my eyes continuously as I thought of my own Dad. This is a MUST READ by anyone who ever had a Dad that means/meant anything to them. "

" This is such a universal book.Peoples letters were quite moving, struck such an emotional cord with me! "

" I didn't read the first book, but I enjoyed this one. It is a series of letters from children re their fathers, so you can put it down and pick it up without losing track. "

" i enjoy reading books of letters. it is a window to peoples lives. "

" I liked his memoir better but this was okay. "

" Fabulous account of lessons learned from many contributors' fathers. Presented in bite sized pieces, each story is moving and forces one to reflect on their own relationship with their father. Highly recommended. "

" I read russert's books in the wrong order. I read Wisdom of our fathers first, and Big Russ 2nd. I actually enjoyed Wisdom of our Fathers a little more since it gave you such a wide range of emotions that people felt for for their dads. This book makes you laugh, or tear-up with the turn of a page. "

" Lots of great stories that brought back memories of my own father. "

" This book was a great read. "

" This is a follow-up to "Big Russ and Me." He recounts letters received from sons and daughters. So much reminded me of my dad. I loved it! "

" Whether you're a father or ever had a father figure in your life, this book is a nice reminder of the little things dads do that remain in our hearts and matter most. "

" A must read! This one will make you think or re-think your relationship with your Dad. My brother sent it to me and told me I had to read it. It's a series of letters sent to Russert after he wrote "Big Russ and Me," where people told of their Dads. Read it, you won't regret it! "

" LOVED this book. I want to read it every year once I have kids to remember these lessons. "

" A must read! This one will make you think or re-think your relationship with your Dad. My brother sent it to me and told me I had to read it. It's a series of letters sent to Russert after he wrote "Big Russ and Me," where people told of their Dads. Read it, you won't regret it! "

" Though I really enjoyed this book, I think I like Big Russ more. Still, it is a worthwhile read. "

" Amazing book of letters written to Tim Russert about our relationships with our dads. It is especially touching reading about Tim Russert's relationship with his dad and his son. "

" Fathers are appreciated more as we get older and realize how smart they truely are. There is a great deal of wisdom in this book by average people. This is a great book to carry while traveling as it can be picked up and read off and on without problem. "

" I love Tim Russert! I really enjoyed this book! "

" Wonderful book but be sure to keep a box of tissues near by. I couldn't get past the introduction without balling my eyes out. Really great book. "

" I listened to this audio book. It is a great tribute to fathers and made me contemplate how much I love my father. "

" Like it less than Big Russ & Me which I read years ago. The vignettes got a bit boring. I did enjoy reminising about my dad at first. "

" the only thing I can say is "I love you, dad". "

" I liked his memoir better but this was okay. "

" Great for a new dad. Lots in interesting memories of fathers. "

" Nice collection of very sentimental vignettes about fathers, from their sons and daughters. I listened to the audio version and had to stop because the emotions were too strong. "

" Read this if you haven't cried enough lately. "

" Great!!!!!!! we should ALL read this! "

" I loved the variety of stories told about their dads. Everyone's experience is so different. Some of the stories were very tender, and I loved Tim Russert's chapter introduction with an ancedote about his dad. "

" Took away a little insight on how other perople look at their childhood "

" I loved this book. Very inspirational. It reminds me of all the things I like best about my own father, grandfather, etc. "

" This book is amazing and really makes you appreciate DADS <br/>Especially you own. Loved it "

" This is a follow-up to &quot;Big Russ and Me.&quot; He recounts letters received from sons and daughters. So much reminded me of my dad. I loved it! "

" Its a feel good book.....an easy listen "

" This book wasn't nearly as good as Big Russ and Me, but most likely because Russ didn't write it himself. Touching at times, but sort of a let down to me. "