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Look for Me There

Grieving My Father, Finding Myself

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Look for Me There

By: Luke Russert
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

In Look for Me There, Luke Russert traverses terrain both physical and deeply personal. On his journey to some of the world’s most stunning destinations, he visits the internal places of grief, family, faith, ambition, and purpose—with intense self-reflection, honesty, and courage."—Savannah Guthrie, coanchor of Today

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“Look for me there,” news legend Tim Russert would tell his son, Luke, when confirming a pickup spot at an airport, sporting event, or rock concert. After Tim died unexpectedly, Luke kept looking for his father, following in Tim’s footsteps and carving out a highly successful career at NBC News. After eight years covering politics on television, Luke realized he had no good answer as to why he was chasing his father’s legacy. As the son of two accomplished parents—his mother is journalist Maureen Orth of Vanity Fair—Luke felt the pressure of high expectations but suddenly decided to leave the familiar path behind.

Instead, Luke set out on his own to find answers. What began as several open-ended months of travel to decompress and reassess morphed into a three-plus-year odyssey across six continents to discover the world and, ultimately, to find himself.

Chronicling the important lessons and historical understandings Luke discovered from his travels, Look for Me There is both the vivid narrative of that journey and the emotional story of a young man taking charge of his life, reexamining his relationship with his parents, and finally grieving his larger-than-life father, who died too young.

For anyone uncertain about the direction of their life or unsure of how to move forward after a loss, Look for Me There is a poignant reflection that offers encouragement to examine our choices, take risks, and discover our truest selves.

©2023 Luke Russert (P)2023 Harper Horizon
Biographies & Memoirs Fatherhood Grief & Loss Relationships Travel Writing & Commentary Inspiring Heartfelt
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Loved your Story

I really loved your book. I too believe we are guided by the loved ones who ave gone ahead. I so enjoyed listening as you found YOUR meaning in life. Keep writing!

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Enjoyed Luke’s story from beginning to end

This book is part memoir and part travelogue. I loved following along with Luke as he visited 65+ countries and met some fascinating individuals wherever he went. Interesting story and good narration by the author.

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Seems to still be living in the shadow of his dad. Parts of the book seems like a 16 or 17 years old entitled boy writing. Obvious to me, he's really insecure regardless of all of the advantages he's been given. The stories of his sexual escapades were really unnecessary and quite self-indulgent. Then there's just too much religious BS through the book verging on delusional. Luke has a great voice and would probably make a great RC priest. Hoping for much more since I loved his dad's book, Big Russ and Me.

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Excellent! Well done!

Loved hearing about your travels and your life! Well done. I hope you continue to write!

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Thank you! Made me smile at my own dad.

Made sense of life without my own father and not sure how to fill his huge shoes and learning how to survive without him.

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Loved his dad. Love hearing about his dad. He is a good son. I thought the book putter at times. Loved his dad I am great full he shared his dad with us again.

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A fabulous listen

Loved every moment of listening to Luke's travels and deep love and respect for his parents! Thank you

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A wonderful journey of self discovery!

I was a huge fan of Tim so have followed Luke since his Dad passed. I recently retired and feel like I too am on a journey of self discovery for what is next. I loved the stories while feeling I was his travel companion. I thoroughly enjoyed the read…laughter, tears, love, loss, grief and coming into his own on the other side of it all. A very sweet tribute to his wonderful parents.

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One’s journey when all had been given

The author’s father came from humble beginnings to provide for his family. He succeeds beyond most people’s life stories. Losing him, Luke moves away, living on his own work and his parents’ help. A blessing. Not many have the luxury to leave all. It does take courage, though. Such odyssey is well detailed. Will the world forgive him for leaving all behind? Will it understand? Luke will figure it out.

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Amazing book - love love love!

It made me laugh and cry! Wonderful!! I highly recommend it. Excellent story and narration. So wonderful Luke Russert!!

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