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What started as an idea is now a completed manuscript that’s already getting positive reviews from two tough critics — my agent, Paul Bresnick, and my publisher, Gretchen Young.

Both Paul and Gretchen have extensive backgrounds as editors with large publishing houses and have provided very candid feedback to me throughout my year-long book writing journey. They always give me the straight scoop, good or bad. Which is why I’m very excited to share their take on the manuscript.

Here’s what Paul had to say: “The book is inspiring, uplifting, and brimming with practical wisdom. The writing is so good – evocative and filled with genuine emotion. It’s populated with a diverse cast of characters whose stories are vividly told and who each have something unique and important to contribute – all in the service of filling out the wisdom tree.”

Here’s Gretchen’s feedback: “You did a really thoughtful and thorough job here. Your experience with your own grandparents, your journey as a grandfather, and your conversations with other grandfathers (a diverse cast of them, as well), along with the lessons woven throughout the essays — all really well-done! Thanks for being super conscientious about seeking out a wide variety of grandfathers — that greatly benefitted the text. I was touched by your conversations with others. I was moved by the poignancy while also smiling and laughing. Great balance of emotions. Grandpas will LOVE it…. as will many other readers!”

Thank you so much for following the blog. My purpose is to nurture the next great generation, and as you know this is a group effort. I could not have written the book without the involvement of wonderful grandpas who took the time to talk with me and share their stories and wisdom. The more people read the book, the more we can disseminate the extraordinary advice these grandpas have offered us.

The book will be published by Regalo Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster, with a planned launch in time for Grandparents’ Day next year. The best way to keep up to the date with the book launch is to subscribe to the Good Grandpa blog. If you know of someone who would enjoy the  book, please send them a link to the blog. My newsletter signup form is on the home page. Stay tuned!