Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons
About a year ago, political journalism giant Tim Russert was talking about Wisdom of Our Fathers on a radio program I happened to catch. Russert had previously written a book about his father entitled Big Russ & Me, which prompted thousands of letters from sons and daughters who wanted to share stories about their own fathers. Those letters formed the basis for Russert's follow-up book. I gave copies of both books to my own dad for Father's Day last year. Regular viewers of Meet the Press were aware of Russert's huge devotion to his father, Big Russ, and his son, Luke. Father's day was very special to him. Tragically, on the Friday preceding Father's Day 2008, Tim Russert succumbed to an unexpected heart attack. My thoughts and prayers were with the Russert family on Father's Day, particularly Big Russ, who most certainly did not expect to outlive his son.
Father and Son: Lessons of Life
Tim Russert:
In the spring of 2004, I published a book about my father -- about the lessons I have learned from him, the way he has influenced me, and my enormous love and respect for this steady, hardworking, and modest man. 'Big Russ & Me' came out in May, and my publisher sent me on a publicity tour in the hope that people around the country would see the book as an ideal Father's Day gift.
Big Russ, Tim Russert, and Luke Russert
Big Russ & Me
Father and Son: Lessons of Life
Big Russ and Me: Father and Son--Lessons of Life
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Big Russ & Me Book Reviews
Number One New York Times Best Seller
Don Imus
Russert speaks from the heart in a particularly American way... a fulsome, sincere Father's Day greeting.
Kirkus Reviews
Not many books can make me laugh, cry, and cheer on nearly every page. Tim Russert's "Big Russ & Me" does that, like no other book since Russell Baker's "Growing Up."
Martin F. Nolan
And now, on the premium Buffalo bookshelf we have the book destined, for sure, to be the best-known of all and, no doubt, the best loved, "Big Russ & Me: Father and Son, Lessons of Life."
The Buffalo News
A profoundly satisfying story of a father and his son.
Wall Street Journal
A testament to solid values, hard work and filial devotion.
New York Times
A valentine to his working-class father and the values he was brought up with.
Time Magazine
"Big Russ & Me" is a book about family ties; the importance of good example... and the endurance of love.
Boston Globe
Russert's memoir is sunny and sturdy.
Los Angeles Times
Master Interviewer Tim Russert
A Brief Background on Tim Russert
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Timothy John Russert II (May 7, 1950 - June 13, 2008) was an American television journalist and lawyer who appeared for more than 16 years as the longest-serving moderator of NBC's Meet the Press. He was an NBC News' Senior Vice President, Washington bureau chief and also hosted the eponymous CNBC/MSNBC weekend interview program Tim Russert. He was a frequent correspondent and guest on NBC's The Today Show and Hardball. Russert covered several presidential elections, and he presented the NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey on the NBC Nightly News during the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Time Magazine included Russert in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2008.Time Magazine. May 12, 2008. Russert was posthumously revealed as a thirty-year source of columnist Robert Novak. "My Friend and My Source" Washington Post. June 18, 2008.
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Father and Son
After the publication of his book, Big Russ & Me, Tim Russert received more than 60,000 letters from daughters and sons who wanted to share heartfelt stories about their own fathers.
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spirituality
Sounds like a great book. And thanks for the angels blessing :) Posted September 16, 2008 |
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AslanBooks
Very nice lens...thanks for including a link to my lens (http://www.squidoo.com/tim_russert) under "Tim Russert on Squidoo". 5*. Posted August 18, 2008 |
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AshleyAnnRyan
I would love to have you in my Parenting Group! Posted August 15, 2008 |
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mulberry
You did a nice job with this tribute. I'm really interested in reading his book. Posted July 11, 2008 |
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PainLizard
Hi, Posted July 06, 2008 |
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Squidhead
I really liked Tim Russert. He will be missed. The sad thing is that I believe his health problems would not have lead to his early death if he took fish oil addressed his health problems from not just a Western medicine approach, but also from a holistic approach. Posted June 27, 2008 |
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Comfortdoc
Beautifully done. You have found some amazing photos that capture the three generations. The photo of Luke with his Dad's empty chair is particularly moving. A shock with such a sudden loss. Posted June 24, 2008 |
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LaraineRose
What a beautiful tribute to this media giant. Thank you for featuring my lens. 5 stars, favorite, fan and lensroll. Posted June 20, 2008 |
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clickityclack
Great lens. Thanks for the lensroll. I did the same for you. Posted June 19, 2008 |
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JHFSEO
A shame and a great loss to politics and journalism, far too early. This is an excellent tribute. Posted June 17, 2008 |
May 7, 1950 ~ June 13, 2008
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