Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
Reviewed by: Amy Falasz-Peterson, Library Director
Genre: Memoir
Suggested Age: Adult
What is the book about?: Jim Gaffigan is a well-known “Hot Pockets” loving comedian. He also happens to be the father of five children. This book is written as a love letter to his wife and details their adventures in parenting five small children. In a two bedroom walk up in New York.
My review: I personally find Jim Gaffigan to be rather entertaining. He was on one of my favorite short lived TBS comedies, My Boys. As the mother to only two young people, I enjoy reading about other people’s parenting experiences. And, the funnier the better! It’s a really quick read but rather uplifting!
Heads up: You will snort with laughter.
Rating: 5/5
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