Bruce Feiler's twin daughters, Eden and Tybee, were a scant three years old when in 2008 he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Life had been good until that date, he was a young man with many years before him. But now, his time here might be very limited and what was to become of his daughters without a father? Who would guide them, answer their questions? The answer to those concerns came to him, as he says, "I awoke from a half sleep, and there was ... this letter forming in my head to my closest friends asking them to be there to answer my daughters' questions." He would ask each of them to be present for his daughters at different times in their lives - for instance, there would be one to talk to them about travel, another who would help them understand the possibility of making their dreams come true, still another to guide them regarding values. And he would call this group the Council Of Dads. His book of the same title is deeply moving and a lesson on how to face adversity as well as a reminder of the importance of friendship. Now, cancer free Feiler is a best selling author (Walking The Bible, Abraham, America's Prophet) and the host of the PBS documentary Walking The Bible. He gives eloquent voice to his story in this Unabridged version from HarperAudio. Listen, THE COUNCIL OF DADS will bring a tear to your eye and joy to your heart. - Gail Cooke

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