Daddy Needs a Drink: An Irreverent Look at Parenting from a Dad Who Truly Loves His Kids-- Even When They're Driving Him, (Paperback)

from frozenplums

This is a hilarious collection of narrative essays by a new father. Robert Wilder has such a great voice, and his blunt disclosure is wildly entertaining. Great for a quick read or a cover-to-cover read through!

from nmhale

A collection of memoirs about parenting that sometimes made me laugh out loud. I especially liked the story about his trying to change his little girl in a Macaroni Grill restaurant, so much so that I had to show it to my husband, because it reminded me of a situation he had with our little daugh...

from keely_chace

Not as voice-y as "Mack Daddy" by Larry Bleidner. More thoughtful and writerly, but still very guy-to-guy. The subtitle gives you a better picture of what you're going to get than the title. This isn't about booze. It's about a dad who loves his kids, is very involved in their lives, and wants to...

from bookwormteri

I literally laughed out loud numerous times while reading this book. Any parent whose children have embarassed them or made them want to kick another adult's butt should read this book. So fun.

from whjensen

This book is frustratingly dual personality. First, let's get the mechanics out of the way. As you would expect from an English teacher with an MFA, the book is well-written. It is, at times, a howlingly good time. Wilder finds moments all parents can recognize and then uses HGH (Humor Growth Hor...