Join us in v irtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we ch at about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherh ood. This heartfelt book \;highlights his \;journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life&mda sh\;all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.
\nWhen author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa\, he did a web search to learn more about the experience in sto re for him\, but all he could find were references to the movie Bad Gr andpa. He couldn&rsquo\;t help but wonder\, &ldquo\;Where are the goo d ones?&rdquo\; Page started a blog\, GoodGrandpa.com\, and set out to tal k with grandfathers across a diverse spectrum. This included an NFL pro at hlete\, a priest\, a rabbi\, an imam\, newsman Tom Brokaw\, comedy legend John Cleese\, Chinese and Indians\, physicians 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 o wn and those of the grandpas he interviewed&mdash\;to reveal fascinating s tories and lessons for living a good life. In every conversation he asked grandpas for their number one most important piece of wisdom&mdash\;one th ing that could help our grandchildren grow to become the greatest generati on of all time. Would the collective wisdom Page gathered turn out to be o ne singular idea\, or a constellation of north stars that illuminate a pat h toward a better future? A unified and unforgettable picture does in fact emerge.
\nGood Grandpa is in spiring\, 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 generat ion is to come.&rdquo\;
\nTed Page is a storyteller and perform er. He is the author of Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandf atherhood (Regalo Press) featured on NBC&rsquo\;s The TODAY Show< /em>\, NPR and in Forbes Magazine. His nonfiction stories have ap peared in Boston Magazine and the Boston Globe Magazine\ , and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Florence Henderson. His blog for grandfathers&mdash\;GoodGrandpa.com&mdash\;has be en featured in The New York Times. Ted&rsquo\;s book of true fami ly stories\, The Willoughby Chronicles\, was published in 2017. H e lives in New England and has a bunch of grandchildren.
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