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I'm Sorry...Love, Your Husband: Honest, Hilarious Stories From a Father of Three Who Made All the Mistakes
Marriage and Kids are No Joke
He may not win Father of the Year, but Clint Edwards has won the hearts of thousands― including the New York Times, Scary Mommy and Good Morning America―thanks to his candor and irreverence when it comes to raising kids, being married and learning from his mistakes.
Clint has three Tristan (the know it all), Norah (the snarky princess), and Aspen (the worst roommate ever). He describes parenting as “a million different gears turning in a million different directions, all of them covered in sour milk.” In this inspiring and unconventional book of essays, he sheds light on the darker yet hilarious side of domestic life.
Owning up to all his mishaps and dumbassery, Edwards shares essays on just about every topic fellow spouses and parents can appreciate, stupid things he’s said to his pregnant wife, the trauma of taking a toddler shopping, revelations on buying a minivan and the struggle to not fight the nosy neighbor (who is five years old).
Clint’s funny, heartwarming account of the terrifying yet completely rewarding life of a parent is a breath of fresh air. Each essay in I’m Sorry...Love, Your Husband will have you thinking finally, someone gets it.
He may not win Father of the Year, but Clint Edwards has won the hearts of thousands― including the New York Times, Scary Mommy and Good Morning America―thanks to his candor and irreverence when it comes to raising kids, being married and learning from his mistakes.
Clint has three Tristan (the know it all), Norah (the snarky princess), and Aspen (the worst roommate ever). He describes parenting as “a million different gears turning in a million different directions, all of them covered in sour milk.” In this inspiring and unconventional book of essays, he sheds light on the darker yet hilarious side of domestic life.
Owning up to all his mishaps and dumbassery, Edwards shares essays on just about every topic fellow spouses and parents can appreciate, stupid things he’s said to his pregnant wife, the trauma of taking a toddler shopping, revelations on buying a minivan and the struggle to not fight the nosy neighbor (who is five years old).
Clint’s funny, heartwarming account of the terrifying yet completely rewarding life of a parent is a breath of fresh air. Each essay in I’m Sorry...Love, Your Husband will have you thinking finally, someone gets it.
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Published May 1, 2018
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February 14, 2019
3.5 stars
This collection of columns about young married life is a fast, easy read. It’s probably funnier if you’ve actually been there. All I can say is, I’m surprised Mrs. Edwards hasn’t beaten her husband with a shovel yet. He is incredibly honest about all the stupid things he’s said to her over the years. I read some of them to my husband, and he said, “Even I never said stuff like that.” It’s ultimately uplifting and heart-warming.
This collection of columns about young married life is a fast, easy read. It’s probably funnier if you’ve actually been there. All I can say is, I’m surprised Mrs. Edwards hasn’t beaten her husband with a shovel yet. He is incredibly honest about all the stupid things he’s said to her over the years. I read some of them to my husband, and he said, “Even I never said stuff like that.” It’s ultimately uplifting and heart-warming.
January 10, 2019
1.5 stars rounded down. I'm going to be honest, I'm not the audience for this book. I didn't find a thing in this funny or revolutionary. It basically just stated the obvious. Yes, those kids are your children and you should equally take care of them without expecting a prize. Yes, your wife has to heal after giving birth. Yes, your children and their education is more important than the state of your living room or the back of your car. Yes, of course your wife wants some time to herself without anyone around to demand something of her (I knew exactly what she was doing when she was staying up late, and it was of course not sinister).
This is probably a relevant book to somebody. Some people still believe heavily in gender roles and need to be corrected. I will applaud the fact that the author has learned from his mistakes, but I feel like it's one of those things that is several years too late like universal gay marriage in the U.S.. It should have been a non-issue many, many years ago and an easy and obvious transition, but for stupid reasons, it was not.
The reason this novel lost its second star from me is this author's dislike of Pokemon. No reason was given. There aren't stupid voices like Spongebob. There's not poorly placed innuendo in the show. It's just about following your dreams, making friends, and taking care of your Pokemon. I said this in my update, but I'll say it here again (taken directly from my page 208 update concerning his son buying a Pokemon game for his birthday and the author not being able to pronounce what the game was): ..You can't pronounce colors? All Pokemon games are just named with colors...the other ones are Mystery Dungeons or other common words in the English language...It's not like a Pokemon movie where it has the name of the Pokemon on it...did...did you even try?
The only Pokemon game that has a different (or somewhat Foreign) name is "Pokemon Tekken" and that's just because Tekken is its own thing.
And the issue with Disney princesses? There are many, many things wrong with Disney and their princesses, very little has to do with materialism or castles. I would think that the lack of mother figures or the blatant sexism, or the always waiting for a man to save them (old Disney, current Disney has made strides), or the verbally and emotionally abusive relationships would be the most notable ahead of any of that.
This is probably a relevant book to somebody. Some people still believe heavily in gender roles and need to be corrected. I will applaud the fact that the author has learned from his mistakes, but I feel like it's one of those things that is several years too late like universal gay marriage in the U.S.. It should have been a non-issue many, many years ago and an easy and obvious transition, but for stupid reasons, it was not.
The reason this novel lost its second star from me is this author's dislike of Pokemon. No reason was given. There aren't stupid voices like Spongebob. There's not poorly placed innuendo in the show. It's just about following your dreams, making friends, and taking care of your Pokemon. I said this in my update, but I'll say it here again (taken directly from my page 208 update concerning his son buying a Pokemon game for his birthday and the author not being able to pronounce what the game was): ..You can't pronounce colors? All Pokemon games are just named with colors...the other ones are Mystery Dungeons or other common words in the English language...It's not like a Pokemon movie where it has the name of the Pokemon on it...did...did you even try?
The only Pokemon game that has a different (or somewhat Foreign) name is "Pokemon Tekken" and that's just because Tekken is its own thing.
And the issue with Disney princesses? There are many, many things wrong with Disney and their princesses, very little has to do with materialism or castles. I would think that the lack of mother figures or the blatant sexism, or the always waiting for a man to save them (old Disney, current Disney has made strides), or the verbally and emotionally abusive relationships would be the most notable ahead of any of that.
April 11, 2024
Short, sweet, cringy, and hilarious! As someone who has been married 20 years and has four children, I could relate to almost every argument and conversation he mentioned. While my husband is an involved, loving, and helpful father, he has also made many of these dumb comments. He has also apologized for most of them. I want to give this book to every young couple about to get married, just as a light hearted way to know practically speaking what some of their challenges may be, especially if they become parents. I just need to find one from a wife’s perspective to keep it fair. I know I too have made my share of dumb comments and mistakes. Just not as many. 😉
November 4, 2019
I picked this one up because I wanted something lighthearted and funny. As a father of four, I thought I could relate to Edwards and all of the insanity of raising small children. I'll confess that there were parts of this book that I liked, but I found most of it a little obnoxious and annoying. The author seems like a pretty selfish guy and some of the things he has said to his wife are not just "dumb" as he calls them. A lot of times he's just a jerk to her.
What really bugged me about this book though was that Edwards openly admits he is a Mormon, and then swears throughout almost every chapter of the book. I don't think he every dropped an F-bomb, but he was pretty liberal with all of the others. It bothered me because that is not a good representation of the members of his church and I think he is setting a bad example by swearing to make his writing more "funny". I would have given this book 3 stars, but I had to take one off because of that.
What really bugged me about this book though was that Edwards openly admits he is a Mormon, and then swears throughout almost every chapter of the book. I don't think he every dropped an F-bomb, but he was pretty liberal with all of the others. It bothered me because that is not a good representation of the members of his church and I think he is setting a bad example by swearing to make his writing more "funny". I would have given this book 3 stars, but I had to take one off because of that.
January 10, 2021
I found it hard to relate to this book in that the author was so obviously adolescent in his approach to being a man, father, and husband. I don't know that I can write a review without sounding elitist, that's not my intent. Perhaps this would be beneficial for people who had not had the hard conversations my husband and I had before even getting engaged (expectations for who would care for children at night, roles and responsibilities around the house, etc.). Most of the time I found myself skimming through his "lessons learned" thinking to myself "who the heck actually thinks like that as an adult?" In the end, I'm grateful for my situation and I guess this book helped me realize that more? Perhaps it helped me gain empathy for others who can actually relate to the author.
December 31, 2018
4.5 stars. This is a terribly funny read. As someone who is married without children, I obviously found the comments about marriage much more relatable (and my husband doubled over with laughter at some of the stuff because it's just so like him) than the chapters about children, but even those chapters were relatable if you've spent enough time around kids. It was incredible to read the line of thinking that led Edwards to saying some of those ridiculous things to his wife - mostly because it led to some interesting (and hilarious) conversations with my husband about those same thought processes. Edwards' honesty is refreshing, his delivery is so funny, and it is very pleasant to read how much he has learned and grown as a person through his marriage and being a parent. I would recommend it to anyone in a long-term relationship or with children (or both, obviously). My husband and I both enjoyed it very much.
June 23, 2018
I can't remember ever laughing out loud so much while reading a book! This is hilarious -- and also at times deeply moving. I don't have kids, but this book helped me better understand the struggles of my friends who do, and it is an inspiring portrayal of how to be humble and committed to growth within a marriage. Plus, there's a whole essay about poop! Yep, this book's got it all.
May 24, 2018
Wise, pithy and poignant all wrapped up in funny anecdotes of marriage and family. Really enjoyed it.
August 3, 2019
Found myself laughing out loud and crying as well. Fun fast read, although I took my time reading a chapter here and there.
September 27, 2019
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader. Also, this is for the audiobook edition, I just don't care enough to go through the hassle of adding that edition to goodreads.
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The "Short Synopsis" for the book is:
Which sounds pretty good, and is what led to my checking this book out. In the same vein, my "Short Response" is: nope.
The "Full Synopsis" is:
Which brings me to a "Fuller Response" (I'll keep my "Full Response" up my sleeve). Those of you who are too young to remember the 1991–1999 Prime Time hit, Home Improvement, may not appreciate this, but I kept thinking of it as I listened to this book. In almost every episode, Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor does something that exasperates and/or disappoints his wife, messes things up with his kids or coworkers in the first act (generally it's family, but occasionally it's friends/colleagues). Things get worse during Act Two, leading Tim to get some advice from his wise neighbor, Wilson, and then implement this advice to patch things up with whoever he's in trouble with and become a better father/husband/friend/colleague. Along the way, America laughed at Tim's foibles and follies—and at some good comedic moments that had nothing to do with the main plot—and then had their hearts warmed by the ending. That equation worked well for 203 episodes (eh, probably 170 or so, really).
Every essay in this collection reminded me of that outline—except for the comedy. There's no fictional Tool Time TV show to entertain, there are no actual laughs (maybe 3 bits that made me grin in the 4.75 hours), just frequently preachy lessons about how to become a better man/husband/father (most of which are repeated at least 3 times in the book, almost word-for-word).
The descriptions of his three kids that show up in the synopsis are repeated throughout the book, which is good—because otherwise, I wouldn't have known this about them. He doesn't show this at all in his essays.
Hempel does a fine job with this. My problems with this aren't about him, it's the content. I can't say his narration is great, but it might have been. Everything's colored by the content.
The amount of mild and casual profanity from someone who mentions church as often as he does was a little incongruous. Maybe today's Mormons are just different from the ones I grew up surrounded by. This isn't what led to my low rating, it's just something that chafed a little while I listened to this (and really, it's the only thing that stuck out to me about the book as a whole). My objection along these lines is that the phrase, "it was a d*$# move" gets tired as a constant evaluation/summary of his actions. If that's all he can say, maybe he should focus a bit more on the writing and a little less on the self-improvement.
In the end, it wasn't the triteness, it wasn't the preachiness, it wasn't the redundancy of these essays that turned me off (although none of that helped). It was that there was nothing in the essays to make me interested. It was just dull. I didn't laugh, I didn't get inspired, I wasn't entertained. It just was. The only thing that got me through the book was a lack of options that day and a need for something to listen to at work. I'm sure Edwards is a nice guy and a swell father, but he's just not funny or insightful. Or if he is, he's left it outside this book.
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The "Short Synopsis" for the book is:
In this inspiring and unconventional book of essays, Clint Edwards sheds light on the darker yet hilarious side of domestic life.
Which sounds pretty good, and is what led to my checking this book out. In the same vein, my "Short Response" is: nope.
The "Full Synopsis" is:
Marriage and Kids are No Joke
He may not win Father of the Year, but Clint Edwards has won the hearts of thousands—including the New York Times, Scary Mommy, and Good Morning America—thanks to his candor and irreverence when it comes to raising kids, being married, and learning from his mistakes.
Clint has three children: Tristan (the know it all), Norah (the snarky princess), and Aspen (the worst roommate ever). He describes parenting as "a million different gears turning in a million different directions, all of them covered in sour milk." In this inspiring and unconventional book of essays, he sheds light on the darker yet hilarious side of domestic life.
Owning up to all his mishaps and dumbassery, Edwards shares essays on just about every topic fellow spouses and parents can appreciate, including: stupid things he's said to his pregnant wife, the trauma of taking a toddler shopping, revelations on buying a minivan, and the struggle to not fight the nosy neighbor (who is five years old).
Clint's funny, heartwarming account of the terrifying yet completely rewarding life of a parent is a breath of fresh air. Each essay in I'm Sorry . . . Love, Your Husband will have you thinking finally, someone gets it.
Which brings me to a "Fuller Response" (I'll keep my "Full Response" up my sleeve). Those of you who are too young to remember the 1991–1999 Prime Time hit, Home Improvement, may not appreciate this, but I kept thinking of it as I listened to this book. In almost every episode, Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor does something that exasperates and/or disappoints his wife, messes things up with his kids or coworkers in the first act (generally it's family, but occasionally it's friends/colleagues). Things get worse during Act Two, leading Tim to get some advice from his wise neighbor, Wilson, and then implement this advice to patch things up with whoever he's in trouble with and become a better father/husband/friend/colleague. Along the way, America laughed at Tim's foibles and follies—and at some good comedic moments that had nothing to do with the main plot—and then had their hearts warmed by the ending. That equation worked well for 203 episodes (eh, probably 170 or so, really).
Every essay in this collection reminded me of that outline—except for the comedy. There's no fictional Tool Time TV show to entertain, there are no actual laughs (maybe 3 bits that made me grin in the 4.75 hours), just frequently preachy lessons about how to become a better man/husband/father (most of which are repeated at least 3 times in the book, almost word-for-word).
The descriptions of his three kids that show up in the synopsis are repeated throughout the book, which is good—because otherwise, I wouldn't have known this about them. He doesn't show this at all in his essays.
Hempel does a fine job with this. My problems with this aren't about him, it's the content. I can't say his narration is great, but it might have been. Everything's colored by the content.
The amount of mild and casual profanity from someone who mentions church as often as he does was a little incongruous. Maybe today's Mormons are just different from the ones I grew up surrounded by. This isn't what led to my low rating, it's just something that chafed a little while I listened to this (and really, it's the only thing that stuck out to me about the book as a whole). My objection along these lines is that the phrase, "it was a d*$# move" gets tired as a constant evaluation/summary of his actions. If that's all he can say, maybe he should focus a bit more on the writing and a little less on the self-improvement.
In the end, it wasn't the triteness, it wasn't the preachiness, it wasn't the redundancy of these essays that turned me off (although none of that helped). It was that there was nothing in the essays to make me interested. It was just dull. I didn't laugh, I didn't get inspired, I wasn't entertained. It just was. The only thing that got me through the book was a lack of options that day and a need for something to listen to at work. I'm sure Edwards is a nice guy and a swell father, but he's just not funny or insightful. Or if he is, he's left it outside this book.
March 30, 2019
Seriously Awesome!
His writing style captures me in a way that is truly impressive. Thank you, Clint, for being the you I have always known, smart, funny, and impressively insightful.
His writing style captures me in a way that is truly impressive. Thank you, Clint, for being the you I have always known, smart, funny, and impressively insightful.
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November 25, 2023A light-hearted book that was a quick listen while cleaning the house pre-Thanksgiving. It was entertaining but not hysterical. Author pandering to the moms in the audience by slanting stories to favor the mom and the dad is in the wrong. (Not that I minded this, just making note.)
March 15, 2020
If you're a dad, you'll be nodding your head along with a lot of this book, consisting of stories and advice from the author. A bunch of these could have been me and my house.
Didn't enjoy the large block script quotes of text that would then appear later in the chapter within the stories. I didn't understand why that was neccesary.
Didn't enjoy the large block script quotes of text that would then appear later in the chapter within the stories. I didn't understand why that was neccesary.
March 11, 2022
Clint Edwards presents here a very funny series of thoughts about life as a husband and father. His children are fairly young, and he goes through some of the trials with parenting a willful toddler, handling his outdated attitudes of the responsibilities of mothers and fathers, and how to interact with a pregnant wife. As a mother of young children myself, it was a pretty hilarious audiobook.
October 22, 2018
2.5 stars, rounded up. I didn't find this as charming as a lot of other people did. Maybe because I don't have kids? I also thought the author comes off as a bit self-congratulatory at times. But parts of it were entertaining, so there's that.
November 17, 2018
It was funny. But honestly made me thankful my husband wasn't like the author. Some stories he was sort of a crap spouse. Yes, he does admit to it but still makes you wonder what level of sainthood his wife has reached.
January 8, 2020
This was a really fun and quick read. Clint Edwards has excellent books and he is a fantastic writer. I found myself relating to a lot of the stories he tells in this book. I bought the rest of his books as soon as I finished this one.
June 20, 2022
"So much of my sex appeal at this age has to do with my actions and my dedication and has little to do with the shape of my body." p.59
I've followed Clint Edwards on social media for about 6 years now, and finally got around to reading I'm Sorry... Love, Your Husband this year.
The book was a humorous, quick read, that I think a lot of people, especially those that grew up in a broken family environment, can learn from.
I've seen a number of the reviews talk about how the book didn't give anything new or groundbreaking about marriage or fatherhood. I disagree. I view the way Clint wrote broken down into two categories:
1. Actions to take in Marriage/Parenting - These are things like telling your wife she's pretty, changing the diapers, negotiating for sleep, and the what to say / not to say.
2. Attitudes about Marriage / Parenting - These are where the real meat of the writing comes in, and are composed of lessons about the Dad-bod, giving your all to your relationships, viewing fatherhood / husband-hood (? :-) ) as a "get-to" rather than a "have to", soaking in the good and the bad, etc...
I'll admit, the chapters that fall exclusively into the "Actions" category were a bit dull and hard to get through. But most fall into either both or exclusively into the "Attitudes" category, and it is for these essays that I think I'm Sorry is a terrific read. Give it a try!
I've followed Clint Edwards on social media for about 6 years now, and finally got around to reading I'm Sorry... Love, Your Husband this year.
The book was a humorous, quick read, that I think a lot of people, especially those that grew up in a broken family environment, can learn from.
I've seen a number of the reviews talk about how the book didn't give anything new or groundbreaking about marriage or fatherhood. I disagree. I view the way Clint wrote broken down into two categories:
1. Actions to take in Marriage/Parenting - These are things like telling your wife she's pretty, changing the diapers, negotiating for sleep, and the what to say / not to say.
2. Attitudes about Marriage / Parenting - These are where the real meat of the writing comes in, and are composed of lessons about the Dad-bod, giving your all to your relationships, viewing fatherhood / husband-hood (? :-) ) as a "get-to" rather than a "have to", soaking in the good and the bad, etc...
I'll admit, the chapters that fall exclusively into the "Actions" category were a bit dull and hard to get through. But most fall into either both or exclusively into the "Attitudes" category, and it is for these essays that I think I'm Sorry is a terrific read. Give it a try!
May 12, 2022
I've been following Clint on social media for a while now and have been wanting to check out his books. This is my first book of his that I've read and it won't be my last. At first, I was actually kind of annoyed at how he was. I was thinking, "Dang...this guy was a jerk!" As I listened to his stories, though, I realized why I was so annoyed at both him and, at times, his wife. It all sounded so...familiar. Then it hit me: that was me and my husband in our early marriage. XD This realization made me laugh out loud and tell my husband about it. That retelling had him nodding his head and going, "Yep, that was us for sure. They were young, just like we were!" I saw so many similarities that by the end of the book I was nodding right along and agreeing with him. He really tells a relatable story and gives some pretty good advice. I'd recommend this to not just new fathers, but moms as well. Anyone that is going to get married or have their first kid would do well to read this book. Clint doesn't pull any punches and it's the lighthearted, but punch-in-the-face reality check that a lot of people could use. I'm even more of a fan now than I was before. :)
June 19, 2019
Probably more like a 3.5, but when I look at the books I've rated as 4 stars, I just can't put this book on par wit them.
This was a "Readers Choice" book at the library, and it looked entertaining, so I picked it up even though I don't have kids...or a husband. I liked it for the amount of time that it took me to read it.
Its short stand-alone chapters made it really digestible and the stories are relatable (and some groan-worthy) despite not having kids of my own. It's a decent depiction of a realistically healthy relationship (communication is key), though the dialogue was very "processed"--definitely not the author's forte.
There’s a handful of words and phrases the author uses repeatedly that would have been funny as one-offs, but fell flat when they showed up in every "chapter." And then I remember this is more a collection of independent essays and if I'd read them as such they would have been one-offs.
This was a "Readers Choice" book at the library, and it looked entertaining, so I picked it up even though I don't have kids...or a husband. I liked it for the amount of time that it took me to read it.
Its short stand-alone chapters made it really digestible and the stories are relatable (and some groan-worthy) despite not having kids of my own. It's a decent depiction of a realistically healthy relationship (communication is key), though the dialogue was very "processed"--definitely not the author's forte.
There’s a handful of words and phrases the author uses repeatedly that would have been funny as one-offs, but fell flat when they showed up in every "chapter." And then I remember this is more a collection of independent essays and if I'd read them as such they would have been one-offs.
June 27, 2019
I've never read Edwards' work before, but this book--written with many anecdotes from his own adventures of parenting and marriage--was well done. Written simply in an everyday tone, you mostly feel like you're listening to someone have a conversation with you, rather than lecture or condescend to you (as is the case with some books).
Sure, there are a few things I didn't agree with him on (that might've irked me less if I wasn't currently very pregnant, and and off my meds because of that), but mostly he just tries to bring his own very human experience, blunders and all, to the forefront with a bit of humor. It's an easy read and, if you're an avid reader (and you're lucky enough to have the time), you can probably read it from cover-to-cover with a single day.
I wish there were half-star ratings, because I'd rather give it a 4.5 than just a solid 4.
Sure, there are a few things I didn't agree with him on (that might've irked me less if I wasn't currently very pregnant, and and off my meds because of that), but mostly he just tries to bring his own very human experience, blunders and all, to the forefront with a bit of humor. It's an easy read and, if you're an avid reader (and you're lucky enough to have the time), you can probably read it from cover-to-cover with a single day.
I wish there were half-star ratings, because I'd rather give it a 4.5 than just a solid 4.
December 25, 2024
God - I’m so glad my boyfriend works at a daycare 😭❤️
While this book was occasionally funny (I laughed when he called his kids assholes) or heartwarming…it wasn’t what I was expecting going into the read. Mostly, I feel like I just learned way too much about this family’s medical history, and also the mindset of mormon men? Unexpected, as was the author’s strong dislike of pokémon that was randomly inserted into the commentary. That almost felt racist - what do you mean you can’t pronounce the name of the games? You can’t pronounce ‘Ruby’ ? Is ‘Alpha Sapphire’ too much for you, Clint?
Also, what was with the formatting of this? It had pieces of the text pulled out and highlighted like in a magazine. This was really annoying…just use a dash for your paragraph breaks. That feels like more of a personal gripe…but why did the editor let that happen??
While this book was occasionally funny (I laughed when he called his kids assholes) or heartwarming…it wasn’t what I was expecting going into the read. Mostly, I feel like I just learned way too much about this family’s medical history, and also the mindset of mormon men? Unexpected, as was the author’s strong dislike of pokémon that was randomly inserted into the commentary. That almost felt racist - what do you mean you can’t pronounce the name of the games? You can’t pronounce ‘Ruby’ ? Is ‘Alpha Sapphire’ too much for you, Clint?
Also, what was with the formatting of this? It had pieces of the text pulled out and highlighted like in a magazine. This was really annoying…just use a dash for your paragraph breaks. That feels like more of a personal gripe…but why did the editor let that happen??
May 29, 2021
I tried, I really did for this short read, but I only made it 32%. I gave it 2 stars because I overall appreciate what Mr. Edwards has to contribute to parenting/marriage in blog format. I won’t stop “following” him because of this one; and maybe I shouldn’t have started with this book? I went in order of publication, hoping to eventually work my way through them all. I know Mr. Edwards’ purpose was to acknowledge what a sexist pig he used to be (still is?), but his level of arrogance and ignorance was more than I expected. I’m walking away from my 32% with the overall impression that Mr. Edwards isn’t as intelligent and “woke” as he wants to think he is. I hope his wife is okay, I know it isn’t easy living with a narcissist.
January 14, 2019
I think I found this book to be a little too brutally honest. This guy was a class A jerk for the better half of a decade. Or maybe it only felt like that because he jumped back and forth between the years so much. Many of his stories were funny (except the chapter on poop - too much truth there to laugh at. I’m still grimacing as I remember it). I’m impressed his wife didn’t leave. She put up with a lot. Then I remember that marriage isn’t about only accepting the good. It’s putting up with the stupid and lame and infuriating as well. And since this isn’t fiction, forgiveness is required. This book was aptly named because he sure needed to apologize a lot!
April 22, 2019
I grabbed this reader’s choice book at the library on a whim. It’s short stand alone chapters made it easy to read when I needed a short break. Some of his anecdotes are crazy relatable and quite humorous.
There’s a handful of words & phrases the author uses repeatedly (some on the crude side) that begin to feel-well, repetitive.
Some of the chapters, particularly the lists of advice, are so obvious they fall flat. There’s much less humor in a bullet point that says, “don’t fart in [some situation]” (obviously, no one would ever do that) than an anecdote explaining why the situation seemed to merit farting but then things went awry.
There’s a handful of words & phrases the author uses repeatedly (some on the crude side) that begin to feel-well, repetitive.
Some of the chapters, particularly the lists of advice, are so obvious they fall flat. There’s much less humor in a bullet point that says, “don’t fart in [some situation]” (obviously, no one would ever do that) than an anecdote explaining why the situation seemed to merit farting but then things went awry.
May 1, 2019
What a wonderful, TRUE and entertaining book! Well written with a lot of deep insight into his own flaws, late realizations of how his wife gets through their marriage, and how a husband should treat a wife to have a happy marriage. Man, I wish more men had his attitude toward marriage as a partnership, and toward children as the most beloved and hair-raising of blessings! I would recommend this book to anyone of any age, especially young husbands. It will make oldsters laugh with recognition, and newlyweds think hard! I plan to buy a copy for my newly-wed grandson-in-law! TRUE! TRUE! TRUE!! If you are too young for Erma Bombeck, you are just right for this book!
October 18, 2020
Down to earth and real
I really appreciate the open honesty that Clint shares as he writes about his life, his family, his successes and his failures. There are some swear words, but it's not over the top. They still make me cringe a little, but some are just so well placed I can't help but laugh. There is a lot of repeat in this book from his first book, "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things", but there is also a lot of new material and the repeat chapters have been fleshed out a bit. A good read with a great message...it's all about family, and that is something I can definitely get behind.
I really appreciate the open honesty that Clint shares as he writes about his life, his family, his successes and his failures. There are some swear words, but it's not over the top. They still make me cringe a little, but some are just so well placed I can't help but laugh. There is a lot of repeat in this book from his first book, "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things", but there is also a lot of new material and the repeat chapters have been fleshed out a bit. A good read with a great message...it's all about family, and that is something I can definitely get behind.
January 15, 2024
1.5 Stars
I don't know if this was exaggerated for humor but either way, this book does not paint the author in a very good light. He's a terrible parent, an even worse husband and his kids sound like complete a**holes. He talks about being judged by people in public a lot and I am not surprised. I'm judging though this book even knowing his side. Look, everyone parents/spouses/lives their own way. But a lot of his stories in my opinion came about because the author is just not a very good human being, isn't sympathetic or caring and is raising other human beings to be not good as well. I found very little to be humorous and a lot to be pathetic.
I don't know if this was exaggerated for humor but either way, this book does not paint the author in a very good light. He's a terrible parent, an even worse husband and his kids sound like complete a**holes. He talks about being judged by people in public a lot and I am not surprised. I'm judging though this book even knowing his side. Look, everyone parents/spouses/lives their own way. But a lot of his stories in my opinion came about because the author is just not a very good human being, isn't sympathetic or caring and is raising other human beings to be not good as well. I found very little to be humorous and a lot to be pathetic.
July 9, 2018
Frankly, I really think this is more of a 2 1/2 star for me. Yes, he writes well. He seems to be a great husband/father/decent man.
And I get that a lot of what he says is written tongue-in-cheek, with the full consent of his wife. So, maybe it was just my mood, or even just me, but the book didn't sit as well with me as I somehow expected. I admit I did laugh out loud a few times, and shared some sections with my husband. Am I sorry I read it? Not at all. I might though, prefer his blog to the book, maybe it was just too much all at once.
And I get that a lot of what he says is written tongue-in-cheek, with the full consent of his wife. So, maybe it was just my mood, or even just me, but the book didn't sit as well with me as I somehow expected. I admit I did laugh out loud a few times, and shared some sections with my husband. Am I sorry I read it? Not at all. I might though, prefer his blog to the book, maybe it was just too much all at once.
August 6, 2018
This is a sweet set of anecdotes that made me snicker. Very digestible. Very unsurprising that he is a Mormon (given the focus on kids, the wholesome nature of the comedy, and his nice-guy earnestness in assuring his reader that he is kind of a terrible person.)
He has keen enough insight that I left the book on my husband‘s nightstand after I finished it in case he happens to pick it up. (Certain chapters about the early days of figuring out how to manage the load of parenting as partners rang perhaps particularly true ;))
He has keen enough insight that I left the book on my husband‘s nightstand after I finished it in case he happens to pick it up. (Certain chapters about the early days of figuring out how to manage the load of parenting as partners rang perhaps particularly true ;))
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