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Bruce Feiler Books

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Bruce Feiler is an American author, journalist, and television personality known for his works on family, faith, and contemporary life. He has written several bestselling books, including 'Walking the Bible' and 'The Secrets of Happy Families.

Known for: Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age

Books by Bruce Feiler

Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age

Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age

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In this book, Bruce Feiler explores how people navigate major life changes, drawing on hundreds of life stories to reveal patterns of transformation. He introduces the concept of the 'lifequake'—a massive life disruption—and offers a framework for mastering transitions with creativity and resilience.

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The Shape of Modern Life: From Linear to Nonlinear

For much of the twentieth century, the story of life was told as a straight line: we were born, we went to school, we found a career, we got married, we raised children, we retired, and then we died. That was the template of stability and predictability. Yet, as I listened to the life stories of rea...

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The Three Phases of Transition: Long Goodbye, Messy Middle, New Beginning

Every transition follows a rhythm, though it rarely feels orderly as we live through it. After listening to hundreds of stories, I found that transitions tend to unfold through three phases: the Long Goodbye, the Messy Middle, and the New Beginning. Understanding these phases allows us to find coher...

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About Bruce Feiler

Bruce Feiler is an American author, journalist, and television personality known for his works on family, faith, and contemporary life. He has written several bestselling books, including 'Walking the Bible' and 'The Secrets of Happy Families.'

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