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“Frank Schaeffer is one of my favorite authors. He brings wisdom, wit, and warmth to whatever he writes. His new book goes to the heart of everything, really, inviting us to fall in love with what matters most. It’s like a feast of sanity in these crazy times.”

“Frank Schaeffer has been an important voice to me personally on so many topics, from religion to politics to how to bring up children. But Frank is also a deeply committed father and grandfather, and his insights on family connections are profound. Frank’s book encourages us to push back against the ideals of our culture, to prioritize time and connection over ‘success’ and ego. In “Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy,” Frank makes his compelling case through both research and deeply touching anecdotes from his life as a doting grandfather. This book is a deeply needed and timely exploration of what it means to be a good human.”

“Frank Schaeffer’s book Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy, has all the ingredients for a successful life, but is the opposite of what is being sold in our culture. May we see a transformation in our lifetime, if not, in our children’s lifetime, and for future generations, as we cannot continue down this path of isolation, struggle, and greed.”

“Reading Frank Schaeffer is a journey into a mind and heart shaped by powerful religious forces few of us can imagine. Liberated from a fundamentalist Christian past, Frank refuses to be angry and bitter. He instead uses his awesome gifts (as filmmaker, painter, poet, blogger, columnist, TV personality and bestselling author) to confront and condemn the evil “family values” he inherited and at the same time - as in this book - help us imagine a whole new set of real family values built on love that are absolutely necessary if we are to survive the next wave of fundamentalism sweeping our nation.”

“You’ve really got something here. Hope everyone recognizes how badly “Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy” is needed by the rest of the country now more than ever. I really like it! Basically, Love, dummy!””

“In “Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy”—Schaeffer’s new tour de force—he makes the bold argument that we should focus on living meaningful lives rather than making money and seeking validation from our jobs. Schaeffer’s argument takes him down paths that will surprise, delight, and even shock readers. This is an essential read. I hope it starts a new movement.”

“Frank Schaeffer has written a revolutionary manifesto for our deeply troubled world.”

“Frank Schaeffer excels at understanding his own experiences and how they reflect our world. He is smart, thoughtful, and funny, too! Wonderful book.”

“When the cerebral power and control structure of the nepotistic sidekick meets up with the heartfelt longing to nurture vulnerable living beings with openness, spontaneity, humor, and protectiveness, Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save The Planet, and Be Happy is inevitable. Who knew that a pandemic could so profoundly alter a human being’s definition of success? Motherhood comes in many forms and bodies, and Frank Schaeffer’s lived experience is that capitalism has ripped the mothering impulse from so many hearts and bodies, especially men. For the sake of our children, our planet, and the deepest humanity in all of us, it must be reclaimed, championed, and practiced. None of the directives in the book’s title can be fully experienced unless we allow nurturing care to redefine our identity, our values, and our purpose for being alive on this Earth. As a feminist and a recovering evangelical I am deeply indebted to you for writing this book. ”