Feiler is interested in big transitions, things like job changes, the deaths of loved ones, or major adjustments in lifestyle. Now he’s focused on rituals, which he says are critical to the well-being of communities. In his new book, he visits more than a dozen countries, observing rituals of all kinds, trying to understand how and why they work — and then he turns his attention to how we might create rituals for a modern, less religious world, but one where the need for ways to bind us to each other is as urgent as ever. Bruce Feiler’s book is called “A Time to Gather: How Ritual Created the World — and How it Can Save Us.” He’s joining us to talk about it.
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Bruce Feiler | He’s an author and a public speaker. His books include “The Secrets of Happy Families” and “Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age.”
Airdate: Sept. 16, 2026