Join us in virtual conversation with story teller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book \;Go od Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of \;Grandfatherhood. This hea rtfelt book \;highlights his \;journey to bring together the stori es and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life&mdash\;all with a mis sion to nurture the next great generation.
\nWhen author Ted Page fo und out he was going to be a grandpa\, he did a web search to learn more a bout the experience in store for him\, but all he could find were referenc es to the movie \;Bad Grandpa. He couldn&rsquo\;t help but wo nder\, &ldquo\;Where are the good ones?&rdquo\; Page started a blog\, Good Grandpa.com\, and set out to talk with grandfathers across a diverse spect rum. This included an NFL pro athlete\, a priest\, a rabbi\, an imam\, new sman Tom Brokaw\, comedy legend John Cleese\, Chinese and Indians\, physic ians adapting to disability\, an air force general\, a Vietnam combat vet\ , and many more&mdash\;plus his Aunt Lois and the Dalai Lama\, because why not?
\nAlong the way\, Page delved into family histories&mdash\;his own and those of the grandpas he interviewed&mdash\;to reveal fascinating stories and lessons for living a good life. In every conversation he aske d grandpas for their number one most important piece of wisdom&mdash\;one thing that could help our grandchildren grow to become the greatest genera tion of all time. Would the collective wisdom Page gathered turn out to be one singular idea\, or a constellation of north stars that illuminate a p ath toward a better future? A unified and unforgettable picture does in fa ct emerge.
\nGood Grandpa \;is inspiring\, uplifting\, evocative\, and filled with genuine emotion. It is a recipe of hope for a divided America\, and the book that will be on every grandparent&rsquo\;s reading list.
\nRegister today and find out why Ted Page says \; &ldquo\;our greatest generation is to come.&rdquo\;
\nAbout the Author:
\nTed Page is a storyteller and performer. He i s the author of \;Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfat herhood \;(Regalo Press) featured on NBC&rsquo\;s The TODAY Show\ , NPR and in Forbes Magazine. His nonfiction stories have appeared in \;Boston Magazine \;and the \;Boston Globe Magazine\, and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Flor ence Henderson. His blog for grandfathers&mdash\;GoodGrandpa.com&mdash\;ha s been featured in \;The New York Times. Ted&rsquo\;s book of true fam ily stories\, \;The Willoughby Chronicles\, was published in 2017. He lives in New England and has a bunch of grandchildren.
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