Synopses & Reviews
A Thousand Goodbyes celebrates the miracles that come through Christian faith and courage, the unique bond between fathers and sons, the triumph of the human spirit, and ultimately, what really matters in life.
In this beautifully written, reflective, and sometimes humorous book, Jim Huber, host of CNN's The Sporting Life, tells of his precious final months with his father. His recollections of those last days include moments that brought him to tears both from crying and laughing as he discovered what matters most in life. Along the way, he recalls the stories of athletes who have faced overwhelming odds or triumphed over personal tragedies offering spiritual insight into the lives and deaths of such noted sports figures as Payne Stewart and Walter Payton.
Review
"The stories are crisp, the chapters short, the insights hinted at. Not without flaws, the book sometimes feels disjointed and betrays hints of thin sentimentality and self-absorption. But Huber is a good soul and tells a good story and, especially for those dealing with loss, these stories are important to tell." Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
In this beautifully written, reflective, and sometimes humorous book, Jim Huber, host of CNN's The Sporting Life, tells of his precious final months with his father. His recollections of those last days include moments that brought him to tears-both from crying and laughing-as he discovered what matters most in life. Along the way, he recalls the stories of athletes who have faced overwhelming odds or triumphed over personal tragedies-offering spiritual insight into the lives and deaths of such noted sports figures as Payne Stewart and Walter Payton.