The Council of Dads My Daughters, My Illness, and the Men Who Could Be Me

Now a major NBC primetime drama

The uplifting inspirational memoir that touched the world and inspired families everywhere to rethink what matters most in their lives

As 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 family's 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 NBC's blockbuster series, here is a singular story about fatherhood and legacy that offers lessons for us all—helping us draw closer to the ones we love, appreciate what's 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 it's 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.