The book’s cover design features a montage of photos that show the breadth of stories I gathered, all from the heart of grandfatherhood.
It’s been quite a journey, but my Good Grandpa book —featuring stories from grandpas like John Cleese and Tom Brokaw—is finished and available to preorder on major shopping sites including Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
The book won’t ship until it’s printed for the launch September 7th — timed for Grandparents Day — but you can get your order in now so that you’ll be first in line for a first edition.
I’ve been very encouraged by early reviews from some people who know a lot about grandparenting. Here’s one of my favorites:
“I can’t wait for you to read this book. Whether you are a grandpa — or have loved a grandpa — the stories in these pages will stir something within you: a memory, a desire, or an intention. I wept through several parts, not least because I’ve watched my own children lose both their grandpas in recent years. Ted has given voice to a role that is often misunderstood — or, too often, made to seem small beside the role of a grandmother.
Through storytelling, interviews with grandfathers, and reflections on his own family experiences, he shows us how a grandfather’s love and wisdom can – and does -transcend and transform generations.
This book is filled with golden nuggets of wisdom – powerful one-liners you’ll highlight, pause to reflect on, and likely share with your own family. It’s a moving, fun and deeply meaningful read.”
Kerry Byrne, PhD
Founder
The Long Distance Grandparent
Kerry’s company helps grandparents stay involved with grandkids who live in other states or countries, something that’s more important now than ever given how dispersed families are. I encourage anyone challenged by distance to contact her.
I also received a wonderfully funny endorsement from Mr. John Cleese, the proverbial Minister of Silly Walks.
I interviewed John for the book and he very kindly offered up this blurb:
“This is by far the best book by Ted Page that I have ever read.”
John Cleese
Or course, since John hasn’t read my first book, The Willoughby Chronicles, his quote is all the more hysterical.
Me with John Cleese when he was in town in 2023 for a show. I love this guy!
If you’ve been following my blog and hearing about my Good Grandpa book over the past year or so, thank you for all your support and interest. I could not have written this book without you. In fact, several of the grandpas I interviewed for the book were guys who reached out me to share their stories, including Jan Lipes and Bob Halperin. Thank you!
