Bruce Feiler

Now a major US primetime dramaThe uplifting story that touched the world and inspired families everywhere to rethink what matters most in their livesAs a young dad, Bruce Feiler, New York Times bestselling author and television host, received shattering news. A rare form of cancer was threatening not only his life but his familys future as well. A singular question emerged: Who would be there for his wife and daughters if he were gone?Feiler reached out to six extraordinary men who helped shape him and asked them to be present in the lives of his daughters. The Council of Dads is the unforgettable portrait of these men, who offer wisdom, humor, and guidance on how to live, how to love, how to question, how to dream.The source for NBCs blockbuster series, here is a singular story that offers lessons for us all-helping us draw closer to the ones we love, appreciate whats most precious, and celebrate the power of community.

Este es un relato de aventuras propulsado por una voraz curiosidad, una apasionante investigación arqueológica y un conmovedor viaje interior. Bruce Feiler escribe la crónica de su odisea de miles de kilometros -a pie, en un todoterreno, en barca y en camello- por las tierras ancestrales y peligrosas del Oriente Medio actual para descubrir la persistencia del patrimonio cultural y religioso que nos configura. Guiado por los cinco libros iniciales de la Biblia y por el arqueologo Avner Goren, Feiler recorre tres continentes, cinco paises y cuatro regiones en conflicto belico -es la primera persona en completar semejante trayecto- a fin de responderse si el relato biblico es mera abstraccion o una realidad vibrante. Desde el monte Ararat en Turquia, donde se asento el Arca de Noe, hasta Jordania, donde Moises eludio la Tierra Prometida, este periplo explora, escrupulosamente, los descubrimientos arqueologicos recientes, ademas de la intrincada geografia humana que les da relieve, y desmantela nuestros vagos prejuicios con una mirada refrescante y perspicaz.

'Estamos en una guerra mundial -dice Abdul, el tendero, - una guerra religiosa y se libra precisamente frente a la puerta de mi tienda. Jerusalén: un conflicto letal entre las tres grandes religiones, islam, judaísmo y cristianismo, acapara la atención de nuestro mundo globalizado. Esta fascinante biografía de su padre común, Abraham, busca los puntos de contacto que den la clave de la amarga contienda familiar que amenaza la paz del mundo.

Jerusalén: un conflicto letal entre etre las tres grandes religiones monoteístas, islam, judaísmo y cristianismo- acapara la atención de nuestro mundo globalizado. Esta fascinante biografía de su padre común, Abraham, busca los puntos de contacto que den la clave de la amarga contienda familiar que amenaza la paz del mundo.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham comes a revelatory journey across four continents and 4,000 years exploring how Adam and Eve introduced the idea of love into the world, and how they continue to shape our deepest feelings about relationships, family, and togetherness.Since antiquity, one story has stood at the center of every conversation about men and women. One couple has been the battleground for human relationships and sexual identity. That couple is Adam and Eve. Yet instead of celebrating them, history has blamed them for bringing sin, deceit, and death into the world. In this fresh retelling of their story, New York Times columnist and PBS host Bruce Feiler travels from the Garden of Eden in Iraq to the Sistine Chapel in Rome, from John Miltons London to Mae Wests Hollywood, discovering how Adam and Eve should be hailed as exemplars of a long-term, healthy, resilient relationship. At a time of discord and fear over the strength of our social fabric, Feiler shows how historys first couple can again be role models for unity, forgiveness, and love. Containing all the humor, insight, and wisdom that have endeared Bruce Feiler to readers around the world, The First Love Story is an unforgettable journey that restores Adam and Eve to their rightful place as central figures in our cultures imagination and reminds us that even our most familiar stories still have the ability to surprise, inspire, and guide us today.

Bestselling author and New York Times family columnist Bruce Feiler found himself squeezed between caring for ageing parents and raising his children. So he set out on a three-year journey to find the smartest ideas and the most cutting-edge research about families of all varieties, novel solutions to make his own family happier. Instead of the usual psychologists and family experts, he sought out the most creative minds - from Silicon Valley to the set of Modern Family, from top negotiators to the army - and asked them what team-building exercises and problem-solving techniques they use. Feiler then tested these ideas with his wife and kids. The result is a fun, completely original look at how families can draw closer together.Feliers life-changing discoveries include a radical plan to reshape your family in twenty minutes a week, Warren Buffetts guide for setting an allowance, and the Harvard handbook for resolving conflict. The Secrets of Happy Families is a timely, counterintuitive book that answers the questions countless parents are asking: how do we manage the chaos of our lives? How do we teach our kids values? How do we make our family happier?Written in a charming, accessible style, The Secrets of Happy Families is smart, funny and fresh, and will forever change how your family lives every day.

A New York Times bestseller! A pioneering and timely study of how to navigate lifes biggest transitions with meaning, purpose, and skillBruce Feiler, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Secrets of Happy Families and Council of Dads, has long explored the stories that give our lives meaning. Galvanized by a personal crisis, he spent the last few years crisscrossing the country, collecting hundreds of life stories in all fifty states from Americans whod been through major life changesfrom losing jobs to losing loved ones; from changing careers to changing relationships; from getting sober to getting healthy to simply looking for a fresh start. He then spent a year coding these stories, identifying patterns and takeaways that can help all of us survive and thrive in times of change.What Feiler discovered was a world in which transitions are becoming more plentiful and mastering the skills to manage them is more urgent for all of us. The idea that well have one job, one relationship, one source of happiness is hopelessly outdated. We all feel unnerved by this upheaval. Were concerned that our lives are not what we expected, that weve veered off course, living life out of order. But were not alone.Life Is in the Transitions introduces the fresh, illuminating vision of the nonlinear life, in which each of us faces dozens of disruptors. One in ten of those becomes what Feiler calls a lifequake, a massive change that leads to a life transition. The average length of these transitions is five years. The upshot: We all spend half our lives in this unsettled state. You or someone you know is going through one now.The most exciting thing Feiler identified is a powerful new tool kit for navigating these pivotal times. Drawing on his extraordinary trove of insights, he lays out specific strategies each of us can use to reimagine and rebuild our lives, often stronger than before.From a master storyteller with an essential message, Life Is in the Transitions can move readers of any age to think deeply about times of change and how to transform them into periods of creativity and growth.

Find work you love. On your own terms.From the New York Times bestselling author of Life Is in the Transitions comes a bold new road map for finding meaning and purpose in what you do, based on insights drawn from hundreds of life stories of Americans of all backgrounds. America is at a once-in-a-generation turning point around work: unprecedented numbers are quitting their jobs, rethinking their routines, breaking away from stifling expectations. The most suffocating iron cage of all is the idea that each of us must follow a linear careerlock into a dream early, always climb higher, never stop until you reach the top. Few ideas have squandered more human potential. Employing his signature, immersive approach, Bruce Feiler is known for taking complex challenges and converting them into actionable steps that can help each of us live with more fulfillment and joy. From thousands of hours of interviews, Feiler has distilled a powerful new vision of work: The people who are happiest dont chase someone elses dreams; they chase their own. Freed from outdated scripts, they identify what brings them meaning and write their own story of success. The Search introduces an all-new toolkit for achieving that goal, 21 Questions to Find Work You Love. Practical and empowering, these questions will help you unearth the story of work youve been trying to tell your whole lifethen go achieve it. Youll discover: · The upsides and downsides of work you learned from your parents; · Why your childhood role model offers the best clue to what you should do now; · Who is your waymaker; · When to leave a job and when to stay; · What is your purpose right now; and much more. From a master storyteller whos helped millions transform their lives for better, The Search arrives as the world reimagines the basic assumptions of work and offers a timely, urgent playbook for each of us to get the happiness we seek, the meaning we crave, and the success we deserve.

One of our great decoders of human connection chronicles the astonishing rise of new rituals around the worldand offers a road map for restoring togetherness with gatherings youll loveSince time immemorial, humans have turned to ritual to connect us in periods of change. Until today. Birth rituals and coming-of-age rituals have plummeted; fewer than half of Americans are married; only one in three is buried. It took us ten thousand years to establish cultural norms around how we mark collective life transitions, writes Bruce Feiler. It took us fifty years to dismantle them. Can this threat to society be reversed?To find out, Feiler went on a round-the-world ritual road trip, attendingand participating inlife rituals in sixteen countries on six continents. These spectacles, some rarely seen, include a mass baptism in the Vatican, a tribal bride price negotiation in South Africa, an adolescent tooth filing in Bali, six weddings in Las Vegas, and ten funerals in Ireland.Beyond the decline in traditional rituals, Feiler discovered that we are in the midst of a ritual renaissance that is pushing back against apathy, loneliness, and digital saturation. Fed up with top-down scripts, everyday people, from boomers to Gen Z, are reimagining collective rituals at a remarkable pace, inventing fresh ways to gather around life, love, health, and familyand forging thriving communities in the process.As he did with Life Is in the Transitions, Feiler also collected stories of a hundred ritual designers and built a first-of-its kind database of ideas to make gatherings more effectivefrom creating sacred space to mediating conflict to generating wows that guests will talk about forever.From a master storyteller uncovering a thrilling phenomenon hiding in plain sight, A Time to Gather is both a stirring adventure and practical manual. Its a landmark guide to modern ritual; a tool kit for turning everyday moments into unforgettable celebrations; and an invitation to reconnect and rejoicetogether.

Country music has exploded across the U.S. and undergone a sweeping revolution, transforming the once ridiculed world of Nashville into an unlikely focal point of American pop culture. Bruce Feiler was granted unprecedented access to the private moments of the revolution. Here is the acclaimed report: a chronicle of the genres biggest stars as they change the face of American music.From the historic stage of the Grand Ole Opry to the dim light of a recording studio, here is a ruggedly authentic behind the scenes tour that takes you places outsiders have never been allowed to go. Part social history, part backstage pass, this penetrating and graceful book presents the most comprehensive portraits yet painted of Garth Brooks and Wynonna Judd-two of the most celebrated artists of our times-as well as a touching picture of Wade Hayes, a young man who hopes to follow them to the exalted heights of one of Americas richest traditions: the world of country music.

Both a great American adventure and a rare entry into asheltered world, Under the Big Top describes one mans pursuit of every childs fantasy: running away to join the circus. Bruce Feilers unforgettable year as a clown will forever change your view of one of the worlds oldest art forms and remind you of how dreams can go horribly wrong -- and then miraculously come true.

Feiler brings to life the birth moment of Western faith and seeks to use the past to understand the present climate of religious extremism.Washington PostAt a time when America debates its values and the world braces for religious war, Bruce Feiler travels 10,000 miles through the heart of the Middle EastIsrael, Iraq, and Iranand examines the question: Is Religion Tearing Us Apart . . . Or Can it Bring Us Together?Where God Was Born combines the adventure of a wartime chronicle, the excitement of an archaeological detective story, and the insight of personal spiritual exploration. Taking readers to biblical sites not seen by Westerners for decades, Feilers journey uncovers little-known details about the common roots of Judiasm, Christianity, and Islam, affirms the importance of the Bible in todays world, and offers a rare, universal vision of God that can inspire different faiths into a united allegiance of hope.This unforgettable exploration into the heart of the worlds three major faiths reveals:The Birthplace of Faith: A 10,000-mile journey on foot, by jeep, and by helicopter to the lands where the Old Testament was bornIsrael, Iraq, and Iran. A Wartime Chronicle: Navigate the flashpoints of modern religious conflict, from active warzones to ancient ruins, to ask if faith is tearing us apart or can bring us together. Common Roots of Abrahamic Religions: An archaeological detective story that takes readers to biblical sites unseen by Westerners for decades, uncovering the shared heritage of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Faith, Extremism, and Hope: A rare and universal vision of God that challenges religious extremism and offers a united allegiance of hope for the worlds great faiths.

An irresistible, entertaining peek into the privileged realm of Wordsworth and Wodehouse, Chelsea Clinton and Hugh Grant, Looking for Class offers a hilarious account of one mans year at Oxford and Cambridge -- the garden parties and formal balls, the high-minded debates and drinking Olympics. From rowing in an exclusive regatta to learning lessons in love from a Rhodes Scholar, Bruce Feilers enlightening, eye-popping adventure will forever change your view of the British upper class, a world romanticized but rarely seen.

Bruce Feilers New York Times bestsellers Abraham, Walking the Bible, and Where God Was Born brilliantly explored the roots of faith. With Americas Prophet, Feiler looks at Moses and the essential role the prophet has played in our nations history and development. Bruce Feilers most fascinating and thought-provoking book to date, Americas Prophet delves deeply into how the Exodus story and Americas true Spiritual Founding Father have inspired many of the most important figures and defining events in this countrys historyfrom the Mayflower Pilgrims to the Civil Rights movementand how Moses can provide meaning in times of national crisis, even today.This sweeping exploration of the Bibles role in the American story uncovers a surprising truth:The Founding Fathers Prophet: Discover why Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson proposed putting Moses on the Great Seal of the United States, cementing his role from the nations birth. The Exodus in American History: Trace the surprising thread of the Exodus narrative as it inspires the Pilgrims on the Mayflower, soldiers in the Revolution, and activists in the Civil Rights movement. An American Promised Land: Explore how the biblical quest for a promised land has shaped American expansion, character, and its enduring sense of destiny. A Unifying Narrative: In a time of division, Feiler asks if the story of Moses can once again serve as a source of shared values and bring a fractured country together.

Now a major NBC primetime dramaThe uplifting inspirational memoir that touched the world and inspired families everywhere to rethink what matters most in their livesAs a young dad, Bruce Feiler, New York Times bestselling author and television host, received shattering news. A rare form of cancer was threatening not only his life but his familys future as well. A singular question emerged: Who would be there for his wife and daughters if he were gone?Feiler reached out to six extraordinary men who helped shape him and asked them to be present in the lives of his daughters. The Council of Dads is the unforgettable portrait of these men, who offer wisdom, humor, and guidance on to live, how to love, how to question, how to dream.The source for NBCs blockbuster series, here is a singular story about fatherhood and legacy that offers lessons for us allhelping us draw closer to the ones we love, appreciate whats most precious, and celebrate the power of community.Faced with his own mortality, one father created a new kind of family to ensure his daughters would never be without his love and guidance.Coping with Cancer: A raw, honest, and surprisingly humorous account of battling a rare illness while holding on to hope for the future. A Council of Dads: The powerful story of how Bruce reached out to six men from his past to help guide his young daughters in his absence. The Power of Friendship: An unforgettable portrait of modern male friendship and the men who step up to offer wisdom, love, and support when its needed most. What Matters Most: An uplifting and inspiring true story that will make you draw closer to the ones you love and celebrate the power of community.

In The Secrets of Happy Families, New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler has drawn up a blueprint for modern families a new approach to family dynamics and modern parenting, inspired by cutting-edge techniques gathered from experts in the disciplines of science, business, sports, and the military.Dont worry about family dinner.Let your kids pick their punishments.Ditch the sex talk.Cancel date night.These are just a few of the surprising innovations in this bold first-of-its-kind playbook for todays families. Bestselling author and New York Times family columnist Bruce Feiler found himself squeezed between caring for aging parents and raising his children. So he set out on a three-year journey to find the smartest solutions and the most cutting-edge research to boost family happiness. Instead of the usual family "experts," he sought out the most creative mindsfrom Silicon Valley to the set of Modern Family, from the countrys top negotiators to the Green Beretsand asked them what team-building exercises and problem-solving techniques they use with their families. Feiler then tested these ideas with his wife and kids. The result is a fun, original look at how families can draw closer together, complete with 200 never-before-seen best practices.Feilers life-changing discoveries include a radical plan using agile development to reshape your family in twenty minutes a week, Warren Buffetts guide for setting an allowance, and the Harvard handbook for resolving conflict. The Secrets of Happy Families is a timely, counterintuitive book that answers the questions countless parents are asking: How do we manage the chaos of our lives? How do we teach our kids values and build a strong family culture? How do we make our family happier?Written in a charming, accessible style, The Secrets of Happy Families is smart, funny, and fresh, and will forever change how your family lives every day.

In this timely, provocative, and uplifting journey, the bestselling author of Walking the Bible searches for the man at the heart of the worlds three monotheistic religionsand todays deadliest conflicts.At a moment when the world is asking can the religions get along? one figure stands out as the shared ancestor of Jews, Muslims, and Christians. One man holds the key to our deepest fearsand our possible reconciliation. Abraham is that man.Bruce Feiler set out on a personal quest to better understand our common patriarch. Traveling in war zones, climbing through caves and ancient shrines, and sitting down with the worlds leading religious minds, Feiler uncovers fascinating, little known details of the man who defines faith for half the world.Both immediate and timeless, Abraham is a powerful, universal story, the first-ever interfaith portrait of the man God chose to be his partner. Thoughtful and inspiring, it offers a rare vision of hope that will redefine what we think about our neighbors, our future, and ourselves.Part travelogue, part history, and part spiritual detective story, this book unearths the man behind the myth.Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: Follow Feiler as he seeks the common patriarch at the heart of the worlds three great monotheistic faiths. On-the-Ground Reporting: Journey into todays Middle East war zones, from ancient caves to contested shrines, in a fearless search for historical truth. A Shared Ancestor: Discover surprising, often-overlooked details from the Bible, the Koran, and the New Testament that create a stunning interfaith portrait of Abraham. Interfaith Dialogue: Sit down with the worlds leading religious minds to ask if the man at the center of our conflicts can also be the key to reconciliation.

Learning to Bow has been heralded as one of the funniest, liveliest, and most insightful books ever written about the clash of cultures between America and Japan. With warmth and candor, Bruce Feiler recounts the year he spent as a teacher in a small rural town. Beginning with a ritual outdoor bath and culminating in an all-night trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Feiler teaches his students about American culture, while they teach him everything from how to properly address an envelope to how to date a Japanese girl.

An instant classic. . . . A pure joy to read. Washington Post Book WorldBoth a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, this acclaimed travel memoir presents one mans epic spiritual journeyby foot, jeep, rowboat, and camelthrough the greatest stories ever told. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mount Sinai to touching the burning bush, Bruce Feilers inspiring odyssey will forever change your view of historys most legendary events.The stories in the first five books of the Old Testament, also known as the Torah, come alive as Feiler searches across three continents for the stories and heroes shared by Christians and Jews. Youll visit the slopes of Mount Ararat, where Noahs ark landed, trek to the desert outpost where Abraham first heard the words of God, and scale the summit where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Using the latest archeological research, Feiler explores how physical location affects the larger narrative of the Bible and ultimately realizes how much these places, as well as his experience, have affected his faith. A once-in-a-lifetime journey, Walking the Bible offers new insights into the roots of our common faith and uncovers fresh answers to the most profound questions of the human spirit.Smart and savvy, insightful and illuminating. Los Angeles TimesAn exciting, well-told story informed by Feilers boundless intellectual curiosity . . . [and] sense of adventure. Miami HeraldWhat does it mean to see the Bibles holiest sites with your own eyes? This book is a profound exploration of that question. It offers:A Modern-Day Pilgrimage: Follow in Feilers footsteps as he journeys 10,000 miles by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel to the legendary sites of the Old Testament. History and Holy Land: See how the latest archaeological findings shed new light on the slopes of Mount Ararat, the summit of Mount Sinai, and the desert outpost where Abraham first heard the words of God. An Inspiring Quest for Meaning: Join a deeply personal exploration of how the physical landscape of the Bible lands can transform a persons own faith and understanding. Shared Roots of Faith: Discover the common ground and enduring stories that connect Christians and Jews to the same foundational heroes and holy places.

"Feilers combination of journalism, commentary and self-discovery tells the reader volumes about humankind. Atlanta Journal-Constitution on AbrahamBruce Feiler, the bestselling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham, examines the biblical and historical underpinnings of the Muslim worlds present-day uprisings. As conflicts rock the Middle East, Feiler returns to the region to explore how the sectarian and political conflicts in Libya, Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt, Israel, and Palestine represent a collision between modern-day political tensions, centuries of deeply ingrained religious traditions, and deeply entrenched cultural divides. Joining the ranks of Thomas Friedman and Fareed Zakaria, Feiler offers a book of powerful, transformative insight, uniquely illuminating a region in turmoil whose problems have long been clouded in confusion.Feiler travels to the heart of the conflict to ask: can an idea that started in the Middle East finally come home and save it?On-the-Ground Journalism: Travel with Feiler to the front lines of the uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Yemen as he captures the voices of a new generation fighting for their future. Abrahamic Faiths: Discover the surprising connections between the Arab Spring and the ancient stories of Moses, the Exodus, and the shared heritage of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Generation Freedom: Meet the young, plugged-in, and proactive activists who harnessed technology and hope to topple dictators and challenge the narrative of extremism. The Future of the Middle East: Go beyond the headlines to understand the clash between modern politics and ancient traditions, offering vital insight into a region whose transformation will define the 21st century.