Fathers

by Jon Winokur (Editor)

A nostalgic collection contains reminiscences about famous, infamous, and fictional fathers from their children, with contributions by Candice Bergen, Angelica Huston, Thurgood Marshall, Calvin Coolidge, and other notables. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

226 pages, Hardcover

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."