Things My Son Needs to Know about the World

The 1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove shares an irresistible and moving collection of heartfelt humorous essays about fatherhood providing his newborn son with the perspective and tools hell need to make his way in the world Things My Son Needs to Know About the World collects the personal dispatches from the front lines of one of the most daunting experiences any man can experience fatherhood As he conveys his profound awe at experiencing all the firsts that fill him with wonder and catch him completely unprepared Fredrik Backman doesnt shy away from revealing his own false steps and fatherly flaws tackling issues both great and small from masculinity and midlife crises to practical jokes and poop In between the sleepdeprived lows and wonderful highs Backman takes a step back to share the true story of falling in love with a woman who is his complete opposite and learning to live a life that revolves around the people you care about unconditionally