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Photo by Myers Creative Imaging Just in time for Father’s Day,
Good Books

University volunteer and
parent Mitchell Hecker
recommends Tim Russert’s

“Wisdom of Our Fathers:
Lessons and Letters from
Daughters and Sons,” a
New York Times bestseller.

“ Wisdom of Our Fathers is a compelling read that reinforced

a lot of the thoughts I have had about parenting, and about
fatherhood, of course. Regardless of whether you are a
father or a mother, the letters and memories from sons and
daughters echoed the importance of giving your children
time, attention, and love. The material things just don’t
matter. But, going on a road trip together; cheering at a soccer
game, a high school theater performance, or a speech and

debate tournament; or just picking up the phone when your
college-aged child needs you, those seemingly small yet
incredibly important moments do matter.

Volunteering for whatever groups my sons are involved in,
including at the University, also brings about a whole other
level of connection and satisfaction for me. This book really
brought home for me that the best part of parenting is to
have a front row seat to whatever my two sons are doing—

to watch them discover themselves. “

—MITCHELL HECKER

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