FATHER

by Jon Winokur

In this warm-hearted, sometimes droll, often poignant collection, a host of men and women reminisce about their fathers. Includes child's-eye views of heroic fathers, (John Wayne), incorrigibly eccentric fathers (Groucho Marx), even mafioso fathers (Sam Giancana), plus excerpts from books by Mona Simpson, Kazuo Ishiguro, and others. Illustrations.

Unknown Binding

First published May 1, 1993

About the author

Jon Winokur (b. Aug. 5, 1947) is an American writer and editor. Born in Detroit, the son of Martin M. and Elinor Winokur, he attended Temple University (BA, 1970) and the University of West Los Angeles (JD, 1980). He lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

[D · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book of short stories and quotations about the fathers of famous folks and the famous fathers of ordinary folks. Depending on your situation, will make you happy or sad about your own father. The most poignant quote was from John Clark Gable about his father, Clark Gable: "I never met him. He died 124 days before I was born."