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The coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul, USA Today's #1 bestselling sports book of 1999, bring readers this sure-fire hit for fathers celebrating the joys and challenges of fatherhood. New dads, granddads, single dads and dads-to-be - this book offers them all an entertaining and inspiring collection of stories on the triumphs and trials of the amazing journey called fatherhood. Chapters include: Special Moments, Overcoming Obstacles, Insights and Lessons, The Joys of Fatherhood, Across the Generations, and Achieving Dreams. By sharing true experiences and insights, this book provides reassurance to fathers and a reminder to cherish the special moments in life.

In Leading with My chin, Jay shares the absurd and heartfelt journey that took him from college campuses to Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas, and ultimately The Tonight Show. Unlike many comedians with troubled pasts, Jay embraces his wholesome upbringing in Andover, Massachusetts, where his Scottish mother and Italian father created a loving yet eccentric home. His anecdotes about his parents are both humorous and touching, such as the time his mother knocked him out with a pot for ditching school, or the night she shushed the audience at Carnegie Hall during his performance. On the comedy circuit, Jay faced countless humiliations, from unscrupulous club owners to mobsters who spared his life and even loaned him guns. He encountered bizarre situations, including a request to become America’s first comedy wrestler and the assistance of brave strippers who defended him against hecklers. His career was marked by chaotic nights, including being mugged onstage and enduring death threats, alongside memorable moments like meeting his future wife, Mavis, at The Comedy Store while working with legends like David Letterman and Robin Williams. In Hollywood, despite being told he had a frightening face, Jay explored various roles in movies and sitcoms before finally achieving his dream of hosting The Tonight Show.