Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put..., Frank Schaeffer
Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put..., Frank Schaeffer
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Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy

Author: Frank Schaeffer

Narrator: Graham Winton

Unabridged: 11 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/02/2021


Synopsis

Bestselling author Frank Schaeffer offers a passionate political, social, and lifestyle "blueprint" for changes millions of us know are needed to rebalance our work lives with thriving relationships: Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be
Happy. Even before everything was disrupted by COVID-19 (not to mention by Trump), millions of Americans were already questioning capitalism's "values." We were already challenging the idea that your job defines you. We already knew
something was wrong. Loneliness, frustration, and alienation were already on the rise. Even the most successful of us felt too busy, too preoccupied, and too distracted to enjoy what we intuitively know are life's greatest rewards: vibrant relationships,
family life, connection to others, involvement in our community, and the thrilling experience of love.

Fall in Love … builds a well-researched and entertaining bridge to living happier lives and to a better future. It shows us that based on a better understanding of our evolutionary selves, we can thrive in family life and in our work life, too. But to do
both joyfully—and at the same time—depends on rediscovering the priority of relationships, connections, community, and love.

About Frank Schaeffer

Frank Sshaeffer is the author of two other novels, Saving Grandma and Portofino. In addition, he and his son, John, have coauthored the New York Times best-seller Keeping Faith: A Father-Son Story about Love and the United States Marine Corps.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Krista on December 20, 2021

I wanted to love this book. Schaefer makes some excellent points about what makes us happy and healthy and how American society does not support healthy happy people or families. However, the style and tone of the book were irritating. Half the book is devoted to him telling stories of how wonderful......more

Goodreads review by Jaz on May 18, 2023

I was looking forward to reading this after hearing an interview with Frank on a podcast but was disappointed. Half of the book read like diary entries to his granddaughter about their make-believe play time together in his time as her carer during covid lockdowns. Whilst these entries will be lovel......more

Goodreads review by Βιβή on August 02, 2021

I really loved this book. It is thought provoking and enjoyable at the same time. The writer seems to have a quite interesting life so far with unique experiences to share. With the pandemic as a trigger, he wonders if we have really understood the real meaning of life so far. Is money and career im......more

Goodreads review by Ellen on November 07, 2021

Schaefer is a man who endured evangelical proselytizing and was instrumental in the right’s war on women’s choice until he saw the light. He changed. He shirked his indoctrinated misogynistic ways and dared to embrace all people, including women, gays, other cultures (gasp, shocking). Interesting in......more

Goodreads review by Gloria Bullman on November 03, 2021

Timely, profound, and a great read Frank Schaeffer has captured the strengths and challenges of the world we live in at this moment. He supports his views and recommendations with hard science, without bogging down in data. Whatever stage of life the reader occupies, they will find ideas to improve t......more