Tales from the Dad Side: Misadventures in Fatherhood

"Tales from the Dad Side" is disarmingly powerful.Readers are forewarned that this is a "funny book," and it is all of that. Steve Doocy has a very engaging writing style that features an endless stream of humorous, laugh-out-loud metaphors and pop culture side shots on every page. You can almost hear the rim shots in the back of your head. Absolutely awesome.And yet, if this book is so funny, why was I so misty-eyed as I turned the pages, in much the same way I reacted while watching "The Bucket List"? If you are a Dad it's as simple as this - this book hits your humerus on its way to your head and your heart.What we have here is an author who is skillfully presenting his life in a humorous and poignant fashion. Along the way he invites his fellow Dads - and sons - to remember all the similar times and moments of their lives, and, with the wisdom gained from the passage of time, to re-enact and re-interpret, even retrospectively understand, their meanings and emotions.It's great to read a book that celebrates the value and contributions of fathers, rather than bash or ridicule or minimize them, which seems to have been too popular a trend for too long.Hurrah to Steve Doocy. Read his tales at your pleasure, but be ready for some serious introspection.

Steve Doocy and I have a lot in common (other than the fact that he's taller, younger, better-looking, and makes a lot more money). We both have wonderful wives, three kids, with a son the oldest, and who is going to Villanova (mine graduated in 1994). This book brought back a lot of memories, from when I was a kid, to the days of my own childrens' births, and their subsequent growing up years. There are many, many extremely funny episodes in the book, and my loud guffaws were really annoying my wife, who was trying to read her own book. Also, there were poignant and sad parts and those made me tear up (Steve seems like a sensitve guy also). Even though this is a book geared mainly for dads, I don't see why moms can't read it also, and I intend to give it to my son to read, as he is the father of two very beautiful daughters, who are the light of my life. If you have no sentiment, don't read this book, but if you can look back on your life with fondness, hilarity and sorrow, you'll love this book as much as I did!

Loved the honesty and humor! Laughed through the whole book! A great read about fathers and their children! A great book for anyone with children.

IJUST LOVED THIS HILARIOUS BOOK STEVE IS SO HILARIOUS THE WAY HE TELLS EVERYTHING FUNNY THAT HAS GONE ON AS A DAD TO THREE GREAT AND HILARIOUS KIDS. I THINK THAT MOMS WOULD ALSO JUST LOVE HIS DELIGHTFUL FUNNY FUNNY BOOK BUY IT FOR YOUR FAMILY YOU WON'T BE SORRY.

I purchased this for my son, who is a new dad this month--but I couldn't resist reading it first :-) It is funny and heart touching--I loved chapter 8 and chapter 11 the best. Be prepared to laugh out loud, and be warmed with "ah" moments!

This book was chosen by my book club-all women. It was an enjoyable read. Funny, easy to identify with & we all agreed that our husbands would enjoy reading it as well. Nice short chapters- which men seem to prefer. I highly recommend it.

I AM NOT INTO READING A BOOK BUT MY WIFE HAD TO HAVE THIS ONE. THEN SHE HAD TO READ ME SOME OF THE WITS OF STEVE AND THEN I WOULD NOT LET HER QUIT. IT IS A GREAT BOOK THAT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Mr. Doocy`s book is a great tool for a nice path to fatherhood, good value and to keep the mind sane during these crazy times.