Need something fun, light, and quick to read? Check out my review of A Guide to Modern Manhood: Quirky Quotes from a Sarcastic Dad.
I have a super fun little review for you today. And it’s so perfect for the Friday Five 2.0 because there are five reasons why it’s such a great read! I recently had the opportunity to preview a copy of Eli Auerbach’s debut book A Guide to Modern Manhood: Quirky Quotes from a Sarcastic Dad.
I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Never get a tattoo or piercing that you don’t think would look good on grandpa.
First, let me start by saying that yes, I realize I am not a man. But I’m always in for a funny, light read and this seemed to fit the bill. Plus, my husband’s a man and a dad so I figured even if I couldn’t get anything out of the book, at least he could. Even so, I laughed out loud more than once as I read through Mr. Aurebach’s book and I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a light-hearted, genuine perspective from a dad.
Five Reasons A Guide to Modern Manhood is a Must Read
1. It’s short and sweet.
Sometimes we just need a quick laugh or an easy way to escape what’s going on around us (moms and dads of young kids, I’m talking to you). This book is short and sweet and filled with many funny observations on parenthood!
2. Quirky… but true.
It’s aptly titled “quirky.” Some of the quotes are on point, others are head scratchers, and all of them are great advice in some way or another. The quirkiness I attribute to the whole manhood thing though…
Find a friend that makes you laugh so hard you tinkle just a little bit.
3. So hilarious.
As I mentioned, I laughed out loud more than once with this book. I could picture myself potentially having the same conversations with my own kids.
4. And so much truth!
Not only could I imagine myself saying some of the things he wrote, but there have been so many times I’ve actually said the same (or similar) to myself or to my kids. The similarities were uncanny!
Being a dad means learning to be patient, and by patient, I mean screaming into a pillow.
5. Makes a great gift!
A Guide to Modern Manhood: Quirky Quotes from a Sarcastic Dad would make a great gift. Father’s Day, new dads, sons going off to college. So many great gifting opportunities here!
A Guide to Modern Manhood: Quirky Quotes from a Sarcastic Dad is a great read. Now that I’ve dog-eared some pages, I’ll be leaving it on my husband’s nightstand for him to read at his leisure.
I’m so glad I had the opportunity to read this book. It’s super funny and I definitely think you should read it, too!
xo
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25 Comments
Sounds like a fun, easy read! Sometimes its nice to read a book that just makes you laugh and doesn’t require too much thinking.
That sounds like a great gift for Father’s Day too. Tina Fey’s Bossypants had me laughing all its not all funny.
That would make a great Father’s Day gift! It’ s fun to read more light hearted stuff sometimes. Have a great weekend
I am also thinking Father’s Day! True story: Hubby has a tattoo that now, as a grandpa, he wishes he didn’t have. That line made me laugh!
Sounds like a fun read! I love quick sound bite things to read when I have a few extra minutes.
Sounds like a really fun book! So many of these types of books are geared toward women. It’s refreshing to see something for men.
Sounds hilarious!I love a good quick light hearted book for a plan flight.
Well, we’re pretty much at the in between stage — we’re all too old, and my nieces/nephews while old enough, are not yet producing youg’uns.
Sounds so funny. I hope my stepson who is getting married will have a kid soon.
It’s always good to laugh. I do agree with the piercings and tattoos. Piercings can heal, but tattoos are much more difficult.
I like quick reads. And love books that have you laughing out loud!
Sounds like a fun book. I don’t have boys, but I know some friends that I would recommend this to.
LOL This sounds like such a fun book!! “FIND A FRIEND THAT MAKES YOU LAUGH SO HARD YOU TINKLE JUST A LITTLE BIT.” This quote made me laugh out loud and think of my best friend….every time we get together we laugh so hard we say “don’t make me laugh…I have to pee!” lol Laughing is so good for you!
This book looks awesome and SO NEEDED. I’ll have to get a copy!
Sounds fun and I have a few friends who make me laugh so hard I tinkle. I don’t know if that’s a good thing, but I do love to laugh!
Sounds like a fun read! I truly believe in order to survive children you have to have a sense of humor!
Sounds like such a good book! Always looking for good recommendations for books to read! Thanks for sharing!
I am currently reading Bill Bryson’s “A Walk In The Woods” which I read a long time ago but apparently COMPLETELY FORGET because I am re-reading it and not only do I not remember any of it, but it is HILARIOUS. It’s about a guy and his friend who thru hike the Appalachian Trail. I highly recommend!
Thanks for sharing your review of this book! Sounds like a fun one to add to the reading list!
Sounds perfect for my Dad! Thanks for sharing
I should definitely look into this book and other funny options. I feel like so much of my reading is business/success books, but it’d be nice to mix things up a bit.
That does sound like a good book! I like the advice in it and a little humor is exactly what I need these days.
Great for Father’s Day coming up!
I’m not much into humorous books, so not sure what to advise on. I used to read a lot of Dave Barry. He’s a South Floridian humor columnist and I always found some of his pieces pretty amusing.
Sounds like a good read. A fun too. We all need a little humor in our life.
I’m not a parent (or a guy LOL) but I like quick reads, this sounds like a fun one!