$#*! My Dad Says
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
$#*! My Dad Says
Justin Halpern Books
September 3, 1980
This author captures the essential wisdom and humor of his father, crafting works that are raw, authentic, and deeply human. Through his writings, a unique perspective on life emerges, revealing the beauty in everyday moments and relationships. His work serves as a direct conduit to a voice that deserves to be heard, offering readers an intimate and undiluted experience.
More Shit My Dad Says
- 194 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Continuing the humorous and candid reflections of a father-son relationship, this sequel dives deeper into the witty and often outrageous advice shared by the author’s father. It explores themes of family dynamics, life lessons, and the challenges of adulthood, all delivered with sharp wit and relatable anecdotes. Readers can expect more laugh-out-loud moments and poignant insights that resonate with anyone navigating the complexities of life and parenthood.
'Growing up, every time I saw a men's magazine cover that had a headline about "73 Ways to Please Your Girlfriend", all I could think was "I'm good with one; just tell me one way to please her. Also, I don't have a girlfriend. Is there an article about that?"' Soon after Sh*t My Dad Saysbegan to take off, comic writer Justin Halpern decided to propose to his then girlfriend. But before doing so, he asked his dad's advice, which was very, very simple (and surprisingly clean): 'Just take a day to think about it.' This book is the story of that trip down memory lane, to the adventures and misadventures of teenage relationships. Crossing the warmth of The Wonder Years with the candour and observational humour of David Sedaris, this follow-up to the hottest comedy debut of last year is a hilarious, toe-curlingly true book about life, and love.
Als Justin Halpern nach einer gescheiterten Beziehung wieder zu Hause einzieht, ist das auch eine Rückkehr zu seinem Vater Sam. Dessen unverblümte Art, sich der Probleme seines Sohnes anzunehmen, begleitet Justin bereits seit der Kindheit. Ob Töpfchentraining, die richtige Einstellung zu Hausaufgaben oder Beziehungskrisen: Ohne den verbalen Beistand seines äußerst unkonventionellen Vaters hätte Justin all das kaum gemeistert. Oder es wäre zumindest nicht so lustig gewesen. Justin Halperns Buch ist nicht nur eine Liebeserklärung an einen großartigen Mann, sondern auch eine Schatztruhe unvergesslicher Leitsätze für alle Lebenslagen.
Das Buch ist eine humorvolle Erzählung über die misslungenen Flirtversuche und Peinlichkeiten des Autors in der Jugend. Justin Halpern reflektiert auf witzige Weise seine verzweifelten Versuche, das Liebesglück zu finden, und thematisiert die Herausforderungen der Pubertät.