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Several funny anecdotes, but many are a little too cute. There is a general theme of trying to figure out the actual responsibilities of being a modern father, but the book is a little too short and vapid to provide an actually useful perspective.
A breezy, fun read that can easily be enjoyed in a sitting or two. Lewis steers clear of the overpopulated "personal epiphany" class of parenting books ("...and that special moment was when I really knew I loved my child!") and instead just shares anecdotes about his experiences as a father.
Lewis wins points for his honesty about his experience; he writes about the frustration of the modern father, who does not automatically feel all of the Right Emotions at the Right Time, and whose efforts at home are often viewed as those of an unreliable employee.
His stories are short and read like humor columns. A recent father myself, I found much that rang true, and I'd easily recommend the book to anyone else with kids--not as an educational text but as a way to know that lots of other dads are secretly having the same experience.
Lewis wins points for his honesty about his experience; he writes about the frustration of the modern father, who does not automatically feel all of the Right Emotions at the Right Time, and whose efforts at home are often viewed as those of an unreliable employee.
His stories are short and read like humor columns. A recent father myself, I found much that rang true, and I'd easily recommend the book to anyone else with kids--not as an educational text but as a way to know that lots of other dads are secretly having the same experience.
I picked up Home Game because I am interested in fatherhood, and the division of labor in families. Although I times I wished it had a more coherent narrative arc, and more sweeping, sociological statements, this book had me laughing out loud. It is honest about how maddening children can be, and also about how they can surprise you by making you love them. It was delightful to read about Berkeley, and the Bay. They have a camp out at Fairyland in Oakland!
These funny reflections on fatherhood are worth a quick read.
Some pretty funny anecdotes about raising children. Some of them involve the humor of children using very adult language, so stay away if that is not your cup of tea.
A couple of funny parts, but marginal overall. Not your typical Michael Lewis book.
Laugh out loud FUNNY! And sweet at times, too. An inside look at my husband as well.
I loved this memoir - especially since the focus (which is on the author's three children) was never intended as the subject matter for this book. His children stole the show.
What makes this such an interesting read are the gritty details, the everyday honesty and the dark side of parenting that fills many of the pages. You root for Michael Lewis throughout the book as the unlikely good, caring father - even through reading his faults and negative thoughts. He's human, he's a dad, and the book feels as if it could have been written by your best friend.
What makes this such an interesting read are the gritty details, the everyday honesty and the dark side of parenting that fills many of the pages. You root for Michael Lewis throughout the book as the unlikely good, caring father - even through reading his faults and negative thoughts. He's human, he's a dad, and the book feels as if it could have been written by your best friend.
A very funny set of essays written during the first year after the birth of each of the author's three children. I think I read the whole book in an afternoon. Recommended for new parents.
Wow, this guy is dumber than his children's names, which is quite a feat ("Quinn Tallulah Lewis''? Seriously?).