In The Secrets of Happy Families, New York Times bestselling
author Bruce Feiler has drawn up a blueprint for modern families -- a
new approach to family dynamics, inspired by cutting-edge techniques
gathered from experts in the disciplines of science, business, sports,
and the military.
- 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 innovations in this bold
first-of-its-kind playbook for today's families. Bestselling author and
New York Times family columnist Bruce Feiler found himself squeezed
between caring for aging parents and raising his children. So he set out
on a three-year journey to find the smartest solutions and the most
cutting-edge research about families.
Instead of the usual family "experts," he sought out the most creative
minds--from Silicon Valley to the set of Modern Family, from the
country's top negotiators to the Green Berets--and asked them what
team-building exercises and problem-solving techniques they use with
their families. Feiler then tested these ideas with his wife and kids.
The result is a fun, original look at how families can draw closer
together, complete with 200 never-before-seen best practices.
Feiler's life-changing discoveries include a radical plan to reshape
your family in twenty minutes a week, Warren Buffett's guide for setting
an allowance, and the Harvard handbook for resolving conflict. The
Secrets of Happy Families is a timely, counterintuitive book that
answers the questions countless parents are asking: How do we manage the
chaos of our lives? How do we teach our kids values? How do we make our
family happier?
Written in a charming, accessible style, The Secrets of Happy Families
is smart, funny, and fresh, and will forever change how your family
lives every day.
