Bruce Feiler

BRUCE FEILER is one of America’s most thoughtful voices on contemporary life —  he uses original research into life transitions, life rituals, and life stories to help people find meaning and purpose in times of change.

Bruce is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including LIFE IS IN THE TRANSITIONS, THE SECRETS OF HAPPY FAMILIES, COUNCIL OF DADS, and WALKING THE BIBLE. His three TED Talks have been viewed more than five million times, and he teaches the Webby Award-winning TED Course HOW TO MASTER LIFE TRANSITIONS.

Bruce’s latest book, A TIME TO GATHER: How Ritual Created the World — and How It Can Save Us (May 2026), describes his 50,000-mile journey to sixteen countries on six continents chronicling the astonishing rise of reinvented life rituals around the world. From the Vatican to Bali, Las Vegas to Ireland, A TIME TO GATHER is both a stirring adventure and a practical guide, offering a blueprint for restoring togetherness with gatherings you’ll love.