Tim Russert - Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons Books

Pros: Not a sappy Chicken Soup for the Soul type work.

Cons: Some may not relate to the cultural and religious convictions of the author.

The Bottom Line: It gets beyond the abstract, "Be a better man" kind of literature typical in this field.

Review: I admit. I was given this book for Father's Day and when I looked at it, I immediately had a slight tinge of remorse that the family had not gone for the tacky tie instead. Then I opened the book and read it ... in one sitting. I had not ...

Pros: Heartwarming memories of fathers who left lasting impressions on their children.

Cons: Russert's comments before each story can be distracting.

The Bottom Line: This heartwarming and encouraging book about dads of all shapes and sizes is an easy read chock full of anecdotes and wisdom.

Review: After Tim Russert published memories of his dad in Big Russ and Me, he received an overwhelming response from other men and women wanting to tell of their own memories, good or bad, of their fathers. Wisdom of our Fathers is the result of those letters ...