Book

Roker, Al, 1954-

Big shoes : in celebration of dads and fatherhood / Al Roker and friends ; edited by Amy Rennert.

1st ed.

New York : Hyperion, ©2005.

viii, 195 pages ; 22 cm

46 well-known personalities share personal stories about how their fathers have been there for them during times of adversity and triumph, and the ways they've shaped their lives throughout the years. These essays remind us of the important--and lasting--legacy of our dads. Contributors include: Matt Lauer, Katie Couric, Beau Bridges, Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson, James Patterson, Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler), Bradley Whitford, Robert Mondavi, Dr. Dean Ornish, B.D. Wong.

Fathers -- Anecdotes.

Fatherhood -- Anecdotes.

Father and child -- Anecdotes.

Anecdotes.

Rennert, Amy.

Contributors: Introduction / Al Roker -- Bradley Whitford -- Rebecca Walker -- Jimmy Buffett -- B.D. Wong -- Nina Totenberg -- Matt Lauer -- Bonnie Raitt -- Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) -- Conan O'Brien -- Katie Couric -- mary Roach -- Amy Alcott -- Kris Kristofferson -- Beth Kephart -- Beau Bridges -- Tamara Tunie -- Josh Kornbluth -- Billie Jean King -- Robert Mondavi -- Winston Groom -- Ann Curry -- Oscar Maximillian Tucci -- Craig Newmark -- Susan Lucci -- Gary Erickson -- Donald J. Trump -- Gayle King -- Andrew Cuomo -- Ashleigh Banfield -- Peter Greenberg -- Dean Ornish, MD -- Vijay Singh -- Bobbi Brown -- Maria Bartiromo -- Jon Stewart -- Kelly Ripa -- Tony Goldwyn.

Contributor biographical information

Publisher description

2004060706

1401301711

9781401301712

1401308449

9781401308445

57201329

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