My Dad and Me: A Heartwarming Collection of Stories About Fathers from a Host of Larry's Famous Friends

by Larry King

Yogi Berra’s dad, an immigrant from northern Italy, didn’t see the point of American sports, but taught Yogi to keep his word and always be on time. Mario Cuomo’s father seemed diminutive (“Maybe he was five foot six if his heels were not worn”), but he once led Mario and his brother in a herculean, nearly impossible effort to hoist and replant a downed 40-foot-tall blue spruce. C. Everett Koop’s dad imparted to his son the crucial difference between buying something and affording something. And from her famous father, Danny, Marlo Thomas learned the wisdom of forgiveness when he told her, “I do not hunch my back with yesterday.”

For My Dad and Me , Larry King asked more than 120 celebrated and successful people about their favorite memories of their fathers. Their recollections are rich with life lessons, large and Some are truly insightful and wise, some are hilarious, some are pragmatic, but each is a genuine reflection of the priceless gift of fatherhood. It’s one thing, after all, to be told about such virtues as honesty and integrity, hard work and perseverance, gentleness and strength. It’s quite another to see them living, or even sometimes faltering, within someone you love.

As warm and funny, reassuring and surprising as dads themselves, My Dad and Me not only celebrates fatherhood but also offers some candid glimpses behind the public images of well-known men and women from Donald Trump and President George H.W. Bush to Patricia Heaton and Bill Gates.

Larry King presents a moving and revealing collection of inspirational stories about fathers—and the life lessons they teach—from a host of famous men and women,

Chinua Achebe, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Helen Gurley Brown, President George H. W. Bush, Bob Costas, Alan Dershowitz, Phyllis Diller, Hugh Downs, Bill Gates, Ira Glass, Derek Jeter, Randy Johnson, Don Mattingly, Kevin Nealon, Kurt Russell, Bob Saget, Ryan Seacrest, Marlo Thomas, Alex Trebek, Donald Trump, Al Yankovic, And many more . . .

256 pages, Hardcover

First published May 9, 2006

About the author

Larry King was an American television host, radio host, and paid spokesman, whose work was recognized with awards including two Peabodys, an Emmy award, and 10 Cable ACE Awards.

From 1985 to 2010, King hosted a nightly interview program on CNN called Larry King Live. From 2012 to 2020, he hosted Larry King Now.

Reviews

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an extremely short read with some interesting insight. At first, this booked seemed perfect for all new dads. The further I read the more I realized that even if you don't have children its a perfect book to help recall the lessons that your dad taught you. It will also make you realize that everyone has negative qualities, overlook these and search for the positive lessons. One of my dads favorite sayings "Don't take any wooden nickels."

What lessons will my children remember?

[Roxanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is written by Larry King the former host of CNN"s Larry King Live. In this book he asked more than 120 celebrated and successful people about their favorite memories of their fathers. Their recollections are rich with life lessons, some insightful and wise, some are hilarious, some are pragmatic, but each one is a genuine reflection of the priceless gift of fatherhood. I loved this book.

[Jordan Kinsey]

Absolutely dreadful. One awful cliche after another. 125 different ways of saying, "My Dad taught me to always be honest and to work hard." Lame.

[Tucker Perry · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5