Raising Cole
Official Website of Raising Cole: A Father's Story
By Marc Pittman
A Story of Love, Loss, and the Legacy of a Remarkable Young Man
Cole Pittman lived with integrity, joy, and a light that touched everyone around him. He was the kind of son, brother, friend, and teammate who made people feel seen, valued, and inspired to be better. At just 21, his life was cut short. But his impact continues.
Raising Cole is the unforgettable true story written by Cole’s father, Marc Pittman. It is a deeply personal journey through fatherhood, heartbreak, and the unbreakable bond between parent and child. This book doesn't offer easy answers. It offers something more lasting: hope, honesty, and a call to live and love with everything you have.
Whether you knew Cole, are walking through your own grief, or are simply drawn to a story that reminds us what matters most, you are in the right place.
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REVIEWS
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“Do you love your kids? Do you love your spouse or significant other? Do you love your friends? If you can answer yes to any of the above questions, this book isn’t a good choice, it’s one that can instantly change all of your relationships in positive ways you can’t imagine that reading such a story will do.”
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“Raising Cole” showed me a lot of things at one time. My first revelation was my own shortcomings as a father of two. I can’t tell you how much I want that same relationship with my children as Marc and Cole had.”
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“This book is one of those books that you find yourself grabbing your children and never letting them go. I read it in one sitting and the next day I bought 10 more copies to give to every father I knew. I cried, laughed, and most of all was reminded how tomorrow is never promised.”
"Thank you Marc for sharing your story with us. Incredible book. Cried my heart out. Inspiring in so many ways. And also a wake up call to not take our lives for granted. It is a great read for a parent but also, for anyone who just wants to build better relationships with their parents and partner."
"Life changing book. Amazing in so many ways. Buy one for you and for everyone you love. Everyone will be better for reading it. So many wonderful pieces of life advice in it. Will make you think so deeply about what really matters."
"My husband was given this book by his father when we were struggling to juggle two babies and a very stressful career. It could not have come at a better time. I truly believe this book was an answered prayer. He loved it so much he bought 20 copies to give to every dad he knows. The conversations I have heard between my husband and his friends regarding this book have been nothing but positive and, I dare say, life-changing. Every father, especially those of sons, needs to read this book!"