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chuskeyreads's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderfully hilarious! This book was given to me by one of my co-workers, who just so happens to share my sense of humor. Halpern's father reminds me of a foul-mouthed Archie Bunker and the author, his Meathead. Forget trying to read this book in public (or around people in general), unless you're willing to ignore the admonishing glares from strangers or, better yet, willing to read the book aloud to family and friends who want in on the "joke." A quick, but delightfully funny respite from the everyday banalities of life.
NOTE:
If the title is offensive to you, the rest of the book will certainly rouse your ire.
NOTE:
If the title is offensive to you, the rest of the book will certainly rouse your ire.
jesslolsen's review against another edition
4.0
At 28 years old, I found myself living at home, with my 73-year-old father. As a child, my father never minced words, and when I screwed up, he had a way of cutting right through the bullshit and pointing out exactly why I was being an idiot. When I moved back in I was still, for the most part, an idiot. But this time, I was smart enough to write down all the things he said to me.
Meet Justin Halpern and his dad. Almost one million people follow his philosophical musings every day on Twitter, and in this book, he weaves a brilliantly funny, touching coming-of-age memoir around the best of his Dad's sayings. What emerges is a chaotic, hilarious, true portrait of a father and son relationship from a major new comic voice. As Justin says at one point, his dad is like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair; and this is the sort of shit he says "You know, sometimes it's nice having you around. But now ain't one of those times. Now gimmie the remote, we're not watching this bullshit."
This book was hilarious.
It was a really quick read, but in so few pages you really get an understanding of the dynamics of their family relationship, and it is funny.
This book is a must read for any new family, or those that are starting to think about planning one, because it is a no-frills or bullshit way of looking in to a real family and shoeing how it works. If you look past all the swearing, the Dad had a great parenting style that unfortunately you don't see much of anymore, and he bought his kids up in an honest way.
Loved in and recommend it if you are looking for something quick to read that will make you chuckle on almost every page.
Meet Justin Halpern and his dad. Almost one million people follow his philosophical musings every day on Twitter, and in this book, he weaves a brilliantly funny, touching coming-of-age memoir around the best of his Dad's sayings. What emerges is a chaotic, hilarious, true portrait of a father and son relationship from a major new comic voice. As Justin says at one point, his dad is like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair; and this is the sort of shit he says "You know, sometimes it's nice having you around. But now ain't one of those times. Now gimmie the remote, we're not watching this bullshit."
This book was hilarious.
It was a really quick read, but in so few pages you really get an understanding of the dynamics of their family relationship, and it is funny.
This book is a must read for any new family, or those that are starting to think about planning one, because it is a no-frills or bullshit way of looking in to a real family and shoeing how it works. If you look past all the swearing, the Dad had a great parenting style that unfortunately you don't see much of anymore, and he bought his kids up in an honest way.
Loved in and recommend it if you are looking for something quick to read that will make you chuckle on almost every page.
alisonhori's review against another edition
5.0
I really, really enjoyed this. The quotes were often literally LOL funny and I love the blunt, calling it like he sees it, humor. The cursing was kind of over the top...and much of it is very crass... but the under current of kindness and decency and love in this book and in this family is so strong that not only did it make the whole book work but the book is really incredibly touching...I didn't expect that exactly. I expected a light fun read which this was but...maybe especially because of the last chapter but even without it..it was better than than just a light fun read.
colleengeedrumm's review against another edition
5.0
An easy, humorous read that only took a couple hours. A little enlightened later, I can take this insight to heart and look at life a little more lightly.
Life is hard, dying is easy. As long as you don't sh*t your pants in the process.
People are always trying to tell you how they feel. Some of them say it outright, and some of them, they tell you with your actions. And you have to listen. Listen, and don't ignore what you hear.
Life is hard, dying is easy. As long as you don't sh*t your pants in the process.
People are always trying to tell you how they feel. Some of them say it outright, and some of them, they tell you with your actions. And you have to listen. Listen, and don't ignore what you hear.
mrsbear's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know why it took me so long to pick this up. I finally did and I laughed so hard I had to leave the room because people couldn't hear the TV!
The words of wisdom that Dr. Halpern often gave his children were funny and yes, they actually had lessons to be learned in them. Maybe it's not how you would talk to your kids or your parents talked to you, but some of us are very open and very vocal and just lay things out the way they are. That is all I saw Dr. Halpern doing, being brutally honest but always with love and support.
I enjoyed reading about the father/son moments that the author shared. Maybe he didn't have a Ozzie Nelson dad but he has a dad that loves him and that came across very strongly for me. Family meant everything to Dr. Halpern and he tried to not protect his kids but see life with their eyes open, that life is not always peaches and cream.
I am not easily offended. Swear words do not bother me and I come from a family that could be just a little "off" so nothing in this book made me wince. That being said, IF you offend easily or don't like swear words or have a certain opinion about parenting, this book may not be for you. Even so, I always say try it before you form an opinion, you just may be surprised.
The words of wisdom that Dr. Halpern often gave his children were funny and yes, they actually had lessons to be learned in them. Maybe it's not how you would talk to your kids or your parents talked to you, but some of us are very open and very vocal and just lay things out the way they are. That is all I saw Dr. Halpern doing, being brutally honest but always with love and support.
I enjoyed reading about the father/son moments that the author shared. Maybe he didn't have a Ozzie Nelson dad but he has a dad that loves him and that came across very strongly for me. Family meant everything to Dr. Halpern and he tried to not protect his kids but see life with their eyes open, that life is not always peaches and cream.
I am not easily offended. Swear words do not bother me and I come from a family that could be just a little "off" so nothing in this book made me wince. That being said, IF you offend easily or don't like swear words or have a certain opinion about parenting, this book may not be for you. Even so, I always say try it before you form an opinion, you just may be surprised.
ir_sharp2's review against another edition
4.0
Funny! Loved the random quotes. The stories were alright, but the quotes and the amt of f-bombs were funniest.
labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
Clever, hilarious, and at times actually heart warming. I didn't expect to like it as much as I do. The Twitter account is hilarious, but pretty one-note. This book takes the funny and expands on it. Really a very good read.
fin3rthingsclub's review against another edition
4.0
Nice light read, it made me laugh and I enjoyed it. Really liked that you could tell that although "Dad" is dysfunctional and definitely doesn't hold his language around his kids you never doubt his love for them.