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jansbookcorner's review against another edition
3.0
A fun book that most parents can relate to at least part of.
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
Some snort-out-your-drink moments, a lot of the parenting advice/stories rings true.
Backman really lays his own life bare here, a few secrets and anecdotes from his own family's vaults, as he speaks to his baby son in chapters that give him all the advice he'll need for when he's older.
The audiobook highlights the hilarity of the author's compositions, the narrator bringing his work to life with gusto. I laughed aloud while walking and driving at times.
From the joys of 'poop' (though I disagree with the author over the centrality of this to the life of the new parent - for me it was feeds that everything rested on), the book takes in various topics including finding a life partner and various milestones of parenthood, as well as more general life advice. Backman tells stories of his own marriage and life, making this part biography as he also makes this a future guide for his child.
I've already recommended this to friends with children or who are planning on having them. It's a joyous and lively listen, a lot of it rings true, and for parents it would be just as useful as any of the parenting books out there.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
Backman really lays his own life bare here, a few secrets and anecdotes from his own family's vaults, as he speaks to his baby son in chapters that give him all the advice he'll need for when he's older.
The audiobook highlights the hilarity of the author's compositions, the narrator bringing his work to life with gusto. I laughed aloud while walking and driving at times.
From the joys of 'poop' (though I disagree with the author over the centrality of this to the life of the new parent - for me it was feeds that everything rested on), the book takes in various topics including finding a life partner and various milestones of parenthood, as well as more general life advice. Backman tells stories of his own marriage and life, making this part biography as he also makes this a future guide for his child.
I've already recommended this to friends with children or who are planning on having them. It's a joyous and lively listen, a lot of it rings true, and for parents it would be just as useful as any of the parenting books out there.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
redbeard92's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
Read this book as the father of a 4 year old and 2 year old. This book tugged at my heart strings and I was so glad to read it. One of those books that makes you want to be a better father.
creedmk's review against another edition
4.0
Backman is my go to "tell it like it is, with a bit of self deprecating humor" writer of choice. His anecdotes never fail to make me laugh, but his writing style is one I can only listen to, and not actually read in print, it's so scattered that my mind loses control if I try to actually read his books with my eyes. Nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed this book of random stuff his son, and maybe most sons, need to know about the world.
natashatsimbler's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
Book on CD read by Santino Fontana
In this collection of essays, new father Backman speaks directly to his infant / toddler son about life and being a man. Some of these essays are quite humorous and self-deprecating. Some fall a little flat. But all are entertaining. He covers such subjects as bullies, getting your child to eat, being careful, the importance of best friends, and love.
Santino Fontana does a fine job of narrating the audiobook. I forgot that it wasn’t Backman himself who was reading.
In this collection of essays, new father Backman speaks directly to his infant / toddler son about life and being a man. Some of these essays are quite humorous and self-deprecating. Some fall a little flat. But all are entertaining. He covers such subjects as bullies, getting your child to eat, being careful, the importance of best friends, and love.
Santino Fontana does a fine job of narrating the audiobook. I forgot that it wasn’t Backman himself who was reading.