A Thousand Goodbyes: A Son's Reflection on Living, Dying, and the Things That Matter Most

Jim Huber is our foremost essayist on sports and its contribution to society. His book, "A Thousand Goodbyes," is a compelling, moving, beautifully written account of the passing of his father and how that affects their relationship, which, of course, continues. It also gives us a fascinating look into the making of "This Spoting Life," Jim's Cable Ace and Emmy award winning TV show. This book makes you think about the people you love and how deeply they are a part of you. A courageous book.

This book is powerfully written, stirring up deep feelings and emotions in my role as both parent and child. In fact it has already started me on a path to a better relationship with both of my parents. Jim Huber is a gifted storyteller. I've caught him on CNN and now TNT spinning his tales and offering his commentary. Here he shows the same depth of character he always finds in the subjects of his stories, only this time the depth of character comes from Jim and his family. While many may compare this book to Tuesdays with Morrie, I liked this book better. While Morrie Schwartz set out to teach the world about death in that book, Jim Huber's father never intended to teach anything, yet that's exactly what he did. He taught his son (and then us) the value of being a good person with strong character...and that when death comes knocking, watch out for the pick-up truck. Thanks for allowing us into your private world.