This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks o f life &mdash\; all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.\n
When author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa\, he di d a web search to learn more about the experience in store for him\, but a ll he could find were references to the movie "Bad Grandpa." He couldn&rsq uo\;t help but wonder\, &ldquo\;Where are the good ones?&rdquo\; Page star ted a blog\, GoodGrandpa.com\, and set out to talk with grandfathers acros s a diverse spectrum. This included an NFL pro athlete\, a priest\, a rabb i\, an imam\, newsman Tom Brokaw\, comedy legend John Cleese\, physicians adapting to disability\, an air force general\, a Vietnam combat vet and m any more &mdash\; plus his Aunt Lois and the Dalai Lama\, because why not?
\nAlong the way\, Page delved into family histories &mdash\; his ow n and those of the grandpas he interviewed &mdash\; to reveal fascinating stories and lessons for living a good life. In every conversation he asked grandpas for their number one most important piece of wisdom: one thing t hat could help our grandchildren grow to become the greatest generation of all time. Would the collective wisdom Page gathered turn out to be one si ngular idea\, or a constellation of north stars that illuminate a path tow ard a better future? A unified and unforgettable picture does in fact emer ge.
\n"Good 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.
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\nTed Page is a storyteller and perf ormer. He is the author of "Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandf atherhood" (Regalo Press) featured on NBC&rsquo\;s The TODAY Show\, NPR an d in Forbes Magazine. His nonfiction stories have appeared in Boston Magaz ine and the Boston Globe Magazine\, and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Florence Henderson. His blog for grandfathers &m dash\; GoodGrandpa.com &mdash\; has been featured in The New York Times. T ed&rsquo\;s book of true family stories\, "The Willoughby Chronicles\," wa s published in 2017. He lives in New England and has a bunch of grandchild ren.
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