- Taschenbuch: 208 Seiten
- Verlag: Hyperion; Auflage: Reprint (17. Mai 2006)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1401308449
- ISBN-13: 978-1401308445
- Vom Hersteller empfohlenes Alter: Ab 18 Jahren
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 20,3 x 13,4 x 1,3 cm
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According to Roker, the jolly (though less rotund than he once was) weatherman on Today, fathers don't get the attention they deserve. Who, for instance, mouths "Hi, Dad" into a television camera? To help fathers everywhere raise themselves up a few rungs on the familial hierarchy, Roker and about 40 of his closest friends tell their own dad stories. There's Katie Couric and Matt Lauer, of course, with Katie talking about how her dad instilled in her the capacity for curiosity and Matt remembering how his dad showed respect for his mom even after their divorce. But there are some unexpected, diverse names here, too, like Vijay Singh (his father was a casual golfer on Fiji, where the sport was rarely played), Donald Trump (his father taught him to be responsible), and Susan Lucci (she compares her loving, compassionate father to her soap character's monstrous dad). The stories range from silly to funny to heartfelt (the recent death of Bonnie Raitt's father, John, for example, adds poignancy to her reflections). From sports figures to journalists to entertainment stars, the words of these various celebrities effectively make Roker's case for the importance of fatherhood--and, not incidentally, should make the book a popular gift item this June. Mary Frances Wilkens
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
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Now in trade paperback, a collection of thoughts on fathers and fatherhood by various celebrities with an introduction by bestselling Al Roker
In Big Shoes, Al Roker and 37 other well-known personalities share personal stories about how their fathers have been there for them during times of both adversity and triumph, and the countless large and small ways theyve shaped their lives throughout the years. These essays remind us of the important -- and lasting -- legacy of our dads, even as weve grown up and gone on to start families of our own. As Al Roker says, "No matter who your father is or was, whether a great man or someone who left a lot to be desired, there is something in the man that you can learn from, something that will make you a better person."
Contributors to Big Shoes include:
-Matt Lauer
-Kelly Ripa
-Jon Stewart
-Bonnie Raitt
-Kris Kristofferson
-Donald Trump
-Jimmy Buffett
-Conan OBrien
-Billie Jean King
-Beau Bridges
-Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket)
-Ashleigh Banfield
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Dads are special to each of us.
19. Mai 2005
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Al Roker along with his friends expressed love, compassion and admiration for their fathers. Al made the statement that he always thought his father would be here. Isn't that so true? We think that dads will always be around. To hear others, such as Katie Couric, B.D. Wong share their thoughts, memories and feelings of their Dads allows us to see what characters traits were inherited and developed. This is a great read and a perfect gift.
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Big Shoes
3. Juni 2006
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This is one of the best books about fathers I have ever read. It is a good variety of people not just stars but authors, etc. And the stories are not all happy but are honest and the fathers all taught or left the authors with lessons and or memories that they have carried with them and now shared with us. And Al so nicely compiled for us. It is a great read and a great gift for husbands, brothers or sons. It is a good re-read so a good keeper for the book shelf.
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Great Book!
17. Juli 2005
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This is a must read for dads, it will make you cry, make you laugh, and give new perspective.
Lots of different passages written by many different well known stars, but never too cute. Just right!
Lots of different passages written by many different well known stars, but never too cute. Just right!
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