Charles Bock sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares that fact that he really never wanted to be a dad. We talk about the difficult time Charles and his daughter, Lily experienced when, Charles’ wife Diana passed away when Lily was three years old. Charles and I talk about his book, I Will Do Better and how tough it was to write and go back to a time that was very painful for him and his family. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> About Charles Bock<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Charles Bock had been a reluctant father, tagging along for the ride of parenthood, obsessed primarily with his dream of a writing career. But when his daughter Lily was six months old, his wife, Diana, was diagnosed with a complex form of leukemia. Two and half years later, all treatments and therapies exhausted, Charles found himself a widower—devastated, drowning in medical bills, and saddled with a daunting responsibility. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To nurture Lily, and somehow, maybe even heal himself, Charles would have to change. I Will Do Better is the pull-no-punches account of what happened next and how this middle-aged boy-man and his plucky child were able to find their way together. Charles has two daughters and he lives in New York City. Make sure you pick up his book,I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love wherever you get books. In addition make sure you check out his website at charlesbock.net.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Guardian Bikes Is This Week’s Sponsor <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A Guardian Bike is the easiest, safest, and quickest bikes for kids to learn on. Kids are learning to ride in just one day, no training wheels needed! What sets Guardian Bikes apart? Designed especially for stability, they are low to the ground with a wide wheelbase and ultra-lightweight frames, offering superior control and balance. This design gives young riders the ability to learn in just 1 day, without tears or frustration. Guardian Bikes are the only kids’ bikes designed and assembled in a USA factory, ensuring top-notch quality and durability. They were also featured on Shark Tank and are the New York Times Wirecutter top kids’ bike pick for 2024.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join the hundreds of thousands of happy families by getting a Guardian Bike today. Their holiday sales have begun, offering the biggest deal of the year. Save up to 33% on bikes, no code needed! Plus, get free shipping and a free bike lock and pump with your first purchase after signing up for their newsletter. Visit GuardianBikes.com to take advantage of these deals and secure your holiday gifts today. Happy Riding!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

Art Eddy - Fatherhood

Charles Bock Talks Fatherhood, His New Book, I Will Do Better & More 

DEC 9, 202449 MIN
The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

Charles Bock Talks Fatherhood, His New Book, I Will Do Better & More 

DEC 9, 202449 MIN

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Charles Bock sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares that fact that he really never wanted to be a dad. We talk about the difficult time Charles and his daughter, Lily experienced when, Charles’ wife Diana passed away when Lily was three years old. Charles and I talk about his book, I Will Do Better and how tough it was to write and go back to a time that was very painful for him and his family. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Charles Bock Charles Bock had been a reluctant father, tagging along for the ride of parenthood, obsessed primarily with his dream of a writing career. But when his daughter Lily was six months old, his wife, Diana, was diagnosed with a complex form of leukemia. Two and half years later, all treatments and therapies exhausted, Charles found himself a widower—devastated, drowning in medical bills, and saddled with a daunting responsibility.  To nurture Lily, and somehow, maybe even heal himself, Charles would have to change. I Will Do Better is the pull-no-punches account of what happened next and how this middle-aged boy-man and his plucky child were able to find their way together. Charles has two daughters and he lives in New York City. Make sure you pick up his book,I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love wherever you get books. In addition make sure you check out his website at charlesbock.net.   Guardian Bikes Is This Week’s Sponsor  A Guardian Bike is the easiest, safest, and quickest bikes for kids to learn on. Kids are learning to ride in just one day, no training wheels needed! What sets Guardian Bikes apart? Designed especially for stability, they are low to the ground with a wide wheelbase and ultra-lightweight frames, offering superior control and balance. This design gives young riders the ability to learn in just 1 day, without tears or frustration. Guardian Bikes are the only kids’ bikes designed and assembled in a USA factory, ensuring top-notch quality and durability. They were also featured on Shark Tank and are the New York Times Wirecutter top kids’ bike pick for 2024. Join the hundreds of thousands of happy families by getting a Guardian Bike today. Their holiday sales have begun, offering the biggest deal of the year. Save up to 33% on bikes, no code needed! Plus, get free shipping and a free bike lock and pump with your first purchase after signing up for their newsletter. Visit GuardianBikes.com to take advantage of these deals and secure your holiday gifts today. Happy Riding! About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.