Things My Son Needs to Know about the World

Fredrik Backman shares his personal dispatches from the front line of fatherhood including the awe at witnessing every “first”, moments of feeling unprepared, along with the missteps and fatherly flaws. No issue is too great or small to tackle regardless of whether it’s masculinity, midlife crises, practical jokes, and even poop! In between the highs and lows, Backman shares the true story of how he fell for a woman with a personality opposite to his own, while learning to live a life that revolves around the people he loves. This book has humorous side notes and longer essays offering advice to his son on the journey into life. Backman shares both the big and small lessons of fatherhood including how to find the team you belong to; why airports explain everything about religion and war; the reason starting a band is crucial to cultivating and keeping friendships; and why, sometimes, a dad might hold onto his son’s hand just a little too tightly. Part memoir part manual, this is a must read book for every dad.

Format: Kindle Edition, Audiobook, Hardcover, & Paperback

Paperback: 208 Pages

Language: English