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

The coasts have had too much influence on America for the last 50 years, beginning with Rock & Roll, I suppose, and the cult of youth. There is much to be said for the heartland beginning with the unglamorous mid-west and the great rust-belt cities of Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, and the crown jewel, Chicago. Russert was all about being from Buffalo, a town joked about by those seeking sophistication and importance. I am a late-comer to the Russert admiration society, but I am now a true-believer. I knew him not, but I did spend some time watching his shows this election season and came to admire him enormously. This book is not all that great, but that isn't very important. It is a book in which the transitory words of Television are turned into immortality. This and his other books are our single hold on him. He deserved to be admired and was. That in itself is rare.

Although I no longer will hear Mr. Russert every Sunday morning the wisdom of his words and the example of how he lead his life will always be with me.

This book reflects the insight we all will have experiencing life and our aging parents. It will open our eyes as to the generation they are and the generation we have become.

I hope in some small way I can lead by Tim's example. He sure left one heck of a legacy in history and in his son Luke!

Pattie

Tim Russert unexpected death shocked us all. My heart sunk when I heard of this tragedy. The Today show anchors were all very emotional when speaking of their colleague. This speaks volumes for the love of the people who knew him.

He was loved and respected by many friends and fans. He was one of the few political reporters that gave us both sides of the story. When he talked we listened and knew it was a strong and valid opinion to hear.

He leaves us with this wonderful book about Father stories of many people. These stories are touching and heartfelt which he shared with the world.

A must own book!Grab your Kleenex~

Merna

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Another great book by Tim Russert. I'll miss you Mr. Russert.

Joel Simkhai

I've been reading these lessons and letters that Tim so loving compiled for two years now, but never took a minute to thank him. Each of us will find pieces of our fathers on every page. Thank you Tim for this tribute and for every enlightening asnd entertaining Sunday morning.