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Register hereto watch at home. Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his bookGood Grandpa: Stories from the Heart ofGrandfatherhood. This heartfelt bookhighlights hisjourney to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of lifeall with a mission to nurture the next great generation. When author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa, he did a web search to learn more about the experience in store for him, but all he could find were references to the movieBad Grandpa. He couldnt help but wonder, Where are the good ones? Page started a blog, GoodGrandpa.com, and set out to talk with grandfathers across a diverse spectrum. This included an NFL pro athlete, a priest, a rabbi, an imam, newsman Tom Brokaw, comedy legend John Cleese, Chinese and Indians, physicians adapting to disability, an air force general, a Vietnam combat vet, and many moreplus his Aunt Lois and the Dalai Lama, because why not? Along the way, Page delved into family historieshis own and those of the grandpas he interviewedto reveal fascinating stories and lessons for living a good life. In every conversation he asked grandpas for their number one most important piece of wisdomone thing that could help our grandchildren grow to become the greatest generation of all time. Would the collective wisdom Page gathered turn out to be one singular idea, or a constellation of north stars that illuminate a path toward a better future? A unified and unforgettable picture does in fact emerge. Good Grandpais 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 grandparents reading list. Register today and find out why Ted Page saysour greatest generation is to come. About the Author: Ted Page is a storyteller and performer. He is the author ofGood Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood(Regalo Press) featured on NBCs The TODAY Show, NPR and in Forbes Magazine. His nonfiction stories have appeared inBoston Magazineand theBoston Globe Magazine, and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Florence Henderson. His blog for grandfathersGoodGrandpa.comhas been featured inThe New York Times. Teds book of true family stories,The Willoughby Chronicles, was published in 2017. He lives in New England and has a bunch of grandchildren.
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