“Candid and moving. The Council of Dads exemplifies the mysterious process by which bad news can alter our perspective and reorder our priorities, and it celebrates the ever-expanding level of emotional intimacy that men are increasingly free to engage.” — Washington Post
“Thoughtful....From other men close to him, Feiler gleaned the qualities of curiosity and the urge to travel and learn, of taking care of things and people that matter, of remembering those who matter and casting them in a positive light.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“Reading The Council of Dads made me wonder at the great opportunity we miss....I’d like my daughters to have a Council of Dads, a Council of Moms...to remind us which values we value most, and help us make sure we transmit them.” — Time magazine
“It’s hard not to get swept along and cheer Feiler on as he fights for his life and his daughters.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Feiler tackles personal hardship with inquisitive and heartfelt eloquence.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A book that will touch many.” — Booklist
“Moving.” — Daily News
“Wonderful.” — Savannah Morning News
“Feiler’s council brings us all closer.” — Sun Herald (Sydney, Australia)
“A thoughtful, candid story of how the humdrum of everyday life can suddenly give way to upheaval, and of coming face to face with mortality....A triumph.” — The Age (Melbourne, Australia)