The Latest Book from Bruce

Generation Freedom

The Middle East Uprisings and the Remaking of the Modern World

Generation Freedom book coverTimely and provocative, Generation Freedom looks at the historic youth uprisings sweeping the Middle East and what they mean for the future of peace, coexistence, and relations with the West. READ MORE


The Council of Dads

A Story of Family, Friendship & Learning How to Live

The Council of Dads book coverWhen bestselling author Bruce Feiler was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his leg, he could only imagine all the walks he might not take with his daughters, the ballet recitals he would miss, the art projects left undone, and the aisles he might not walk down. READ MORE

Read Bruce’s cancer diary.

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The Council of Dads is now a New York Times bestseller!! My fifth in a row. Thank you for all your support.

Watch my brand-new talk about THE COUNCIL OF DADS!  It lasts just under 18 minutes.

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Dreaming Out Loud

Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd, Wade Hayes, And The Changing Face Of Nashville

Dreaming Out Loud Book CoverCountry music has exploded across the U.S. and undergone a sweeping revolution, transforming the once ridiculed world of Nashville into an unlikely focal point of American pop culture. Bruce Feiler was granted unprecedented access to the private moments of the revolution. Here is the acclaimed report: a chronicle of the genre’s biggest stars as they change the face of American music.

From the historic stage of the Grand Ole Opry to the dim light of a recording studio, here is a ruggedly authentic behind the scenes tour that takes you places outsiders have never been allowed to go. Part social history, part backstage pass, this penetrating and graceful book presents the most comprehensive portraits yet painted of Garth Brooks and Wynonna Judd-two of the most celebrated artists of our times-as well as a touching picture of Wade Hayes, a young man who hopes to follow them to the exalted heights of one of America’s richest traditions: the world of country music.

Critical Praise

“Penetrating and insightful . . . Bruce Feiler’s DREAMING OUT LOUD details the ins and outs of Nashville.”—Elvis Mitchell, New York Times

“Reading this is like going backstage.” —Chicago Tribune

“One of the best books about country music to appear in years.”—Chet Flippo, Billboard