Bestselling Author Bruce Feiler Discusses His Newest Book, The Secret of Happy Families, At a Page from the Book Festival Event
On February 28, 2012, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is pleased to welcome back New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler, a columnist on contemporary families for the New York Times. In Feiler's latest book, The Secret of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More, Feiler combines cutting-edge science with novel techniques that leading figures in business, sports, technology, and the military use with their own families. Smart, funny, and fresh, this book will forever change how your family lives every day. The event will be held at the MJCCA (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338). Tickets are available online at atlantajcc.org or by calling the MJCCA Box Office at 678.812.4005.
About The Secret of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More
“Don't worry about family dinner”… “Let your kids pick their punishments”… “Ditch the sex talk” …
“Cancel date night”…
These are just a few of the surprising ideas in this first-of-its-kind, bold playbook for families today. Best-selling author and New York Times family columnist Bruce Feiler found himself squeezed between caring for aging parents and raising children. He set out on a three-year journey to find the smartest ideas, cutting-edge research, and novel solutions to make his family happier. Instead of the usual psychologists and family “experts,” he sought out the most creative minds from Silicon Valley to the country's top negotiators, from the set of “Modern Family” to the Green Berets, and asked what team-building exercises and problem-solving techniques they use with their families. Feiler then tested these ideas with his own wife and kids. Written in a charming, accessible style, The Secrets of Happy Families is a fun, completely original look at how families can draw closer together, complete with 200 never-before-seen best practices.
About Author Bruce Feiler
Bruce Feiler is one of America's most popular voices on family, faith, and survival. He writes the “This Life” column about contemporary families for the Sunday New York Times and is the author of five consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including Walking the Bible, The Council of Dads, Abraham, Where God Was Born, and America's Prophet. He is the writer/presenter of the PBS series “Walking the Bible” and the forthcoming “Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler.” His books have been profiled in PEOPLE Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times, Time, and The Washington Post. Since 2001, Bruce has been one of the country's preeminent thinkers, writers, and speakers about the role of religion in contemporary life. Bruce Feiler has written for numerous publications, including The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and Gourmet, where he won three James Beard Awards. He is also a frequent contributor to NPR, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and Fox News. A native of Savannah, Georgia, Bruce lives in Brooklyn with wife, Linda Rottenberg, and their identical twin daughters.
About the Book Festival of the MJCCA of Atlanta
Heralded by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as “Atlanta's major literary event,” the Book Festival of the MJCCA (which takes place annually, in November) and the MJCCA's (year-round) Page from the Book Festival author events are some of the most prominent and well-known in the country, and are attended annually by more than 10,000 visitors. Over the years, the MJCCA's Book Festival has featured Pulitzer Prize winners, bestselling and up-and-coming authors, as well as nationally celebrated talent.
About the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), The Center of the Community, is committed to strengthening the quality of life in Atlanta and is recognized as one of the most highly-regarded community centers nationally. From preschoolers and adolescents to young adults and seniors, the MJCCA offers unique and engaging programs, events, and services for every member of the community.
Ticket Prices & Contact Information for Bruce Feiler's Presentation
This special event is open to the community, and will take place at the Marcus JCC of Atlanta (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody). Tickets are on sale now. Seating is limited; reservations are recommended.
Individual Tickets:Member: $8 / Non-Member: $13
Media Inquiries: Contact Lora Sommer at 678.812.4078, lora.sommer@atlantajcc.org.
To Purchase Tickets:MJCCA Box Office at 678.812.4005 or visit atlantajcc.829stage.com.
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