Papadaddys Book for New Fathers, Clyde Edgerton
Papadaddys Book for New Fathers, Clyde Edgerton
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Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers
Advice to Dads of All Ages

Author: Clyde Edgerton

Narrator: David Aaron Baker

Unabridged: 4 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/28/2013

Synopsis

Edgerton is so, so funny. He captures the rainbows, cheap thrills, and irritating potholes of parenting with splendid understatement."-- Library Journal (Starred Review) After three decades of being a father, Clyde Edgerton-with four kids ranging in age from six to 30-is supremely qualified to give tips to dads of all ages. His fathering advice, pre-birth through schooling, involves plenty of his trademark humor, but also sound guidance enhanced by his training and experience as an educator. Papa Edgerton suggests that on occasion a father might forego reading and just point to the pictures of dogs and cats in baby books, and also that he might place a blanket on the lawn, lie on his back with the whole family, and watch Sky Television. Edgerton's humorous and helpful counsel will guide new parents on interacting with in-laws and coping with sleep deprivation, while also providing strategies for recovery after you've cursed in front of a mimicking baby. "If you don't feel apprehensive just before your first child is to arrive, you are abnormal," writes Edgerton. Yet by way of his experience, observation, and imagination, he provides caution and pure joy in equal measure.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Trish on April 25, 2013

There is a moment in every parent’s life when they wish they had someone to talk to about their child’s behavior—and their own response to it. They may not take the advice, but it’s nice to know what other, experienced folk do that seems to work well. Clyde Edgerton has a comfortable way of raising......more

Goodreads review by M.A. on July 14, 2021

Edgerton writes with great wit about new fatherhood, and the book includes a fair amount of practical/actionable items for those preparing for a new arrival. However, the scope of this book is wider than is useful for first-time parents. I quickly skimmed much of the second half of this book, as it......more

Goodreads review by Shelli on March 18, 2013

I won this book for my husband to read but found myself reading it first lol it was very interesting, very true and had some very funny moments!! Enjoyable!! I definitely recommend if you are a father of any age to buy this book!! I am so glad I won it!! Thank you*......more

Goodreads review by William on December 08, 2023

The last fifty pages have some gold in terms of coping with tantrums and creative parenting tips. Otherwise, the highlight of this book is that it is written in a very not-so-serious way and is fun to read because of this. That being said, it has a little bit of a narrow net. If you're part of the nu......more

Goodreads review by Matt on August 02, 2013

Aside from offering some useful (though I have to admit, untested by me) parenting advice, this book is funny. How funny, you ask? In the middle of the book, there is a section that highlights some of the funny things the author’s children have said or done. One of these anecdotes is so funny, I star......more

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