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U tisbaħ missier …
It-tifel imiss sidru u jiġbed l-imsiemer.
Jgħidli, “Dawn qishom bajd, pa?”
It-tifla tinzertani żaqqi barra.
Tgħidli, “Mur ilbes minn hemm int. Is-suf abjad mhux moda.”
L-ulied jimlew id-dar, jgħidu l-Maltin. Kollu minnu. Jimlew id-dar bl-imbarazz, b’diskorshom jgħajjat, bl-avventuri u fuq kollox bil-filosofija tagħhom.
Sergio Grech jippreżenta aneddoti minn ħajtu ta’ missier ta’ tifla u tifel. Xi drabi dawn l-istejjer jaqsmuk bid-daħq. Drabi oħra jqanqlu demgħa. Imma bla dubju ħafna minna se ngħixu dawn l-istejjer mill-qrib u se niftakru fi wliedna.
Jgħidli, “Dawn qishom bajd, pa?”
It-tifla tinzertani żaqqi barra.
Tgħidli, “Mur ilbes minn hemm int. Is-suf abjad mhux moda.”
L-ulied jimlew id-dar, jgħidu l-Maltin. Kollu minnu. Jimlew id-dar bl-imbarazz, b’diskorshom jgħajjat, bl-avventuri u fuq kollox bil-filosofija tagħhom.
Sergio Grech jippreżenta aneddoti minn ħajtu ta’ missier ta’ tifla u tifel. Xi drabi dawn l-istejjer jaqsmuk bid-daħq. Drabi oħra jqanqlu demgħa. Imma bla dubju ħafna minna se ngħixu dawn l-istejjer mill-qrib u se niftakru fi wliedna.
200 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2021
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August 14, 2021
Grech's take on being a father with two kids, the philosophy of life and the rest, is filled with quirkiness and spot-on observations.
I am not a dad, but being an uncle many things resonated with my relationship with Ava, my niece. On the other hand being of almost the same age of the author (Sergio is an old friend of mine and fun tip: we started teaching at the same school way back in 1999), a lot of his childhood upbringing was pretty similar.
Very enjoyable read.
I am not a dad, but being an uncle many things resonated with my relationship with Ava, my niece. On the other hand being of almost the same age of the author (Sergio is an old friend of mine and fun tip: we started teaching at the same school way back in 1999), a lot of his childhood upbringing was pretty similar.
Very enjoyable read.
April 27, 2022
I have always believed that the best literature is the kind one can relate to. Obviously this is subject. Take the case of Sergio Grech’s U Tisbah Missier,, (to be become a father). This a memoir about the trials and tribulations of being a father. I am not a parent, although I am an uncle and I do work in a primary school, thus I do encounter funny questions and odd worldviews on a daily basis. However the situation is different. The question is would I be able to like this book . To be the contrarian that I am. I also believe that a reader should challenge oneself as well. In other words this book is out of my comfort zone.
I did not need to worry. These brief anecdotes are funny. Whether documenting birth or a simple outing, there is something to make anyone laugh. I also liked the fact that there was a section where Sergio Grech’s talks about the things he’s learnt from his children. One tends to think that adults know it all but it’s not always the case.
There are two things which emerge from this book. One is that Malta of the late 80/90’s was an entirely different place for a child. There are some chapters where the author reminisces about his youth and as a parent one has to accept the newer generations are more upfront about things. We all know the main differences between one generation and another but I felt it. Times were more innocent, and although knowledge wasn’t readily available, the challenge in seeking it out is more fun.
The other theme is that fatherhood can be funny and frustrating but it is rewarding and a humbling experience. Weirdly Maltese society does think that there are certain roles of the mother and father but, in this book, that is broken down and that a father can be just as instrumental when bringing up children.
In all this was a fun read with some moments which do provide moments for reflection. It does help to be a parent to fully get the humor here but then again there are quite a few laughs which will could bring back memories of one’s own childhood, which it definitely did for me.
I did not need to worry. These brief anecdotes are funny. Whether documenting birth or a simple outing, there is something to make anyone laugh. I also liked the fact that there was a section where Sergio Grech’s talks about the things he’s learnt from his children. One tends to think that adults know it all but it’s not always the case.
There are two things which emerge from this book. One is that Malta of the late 80/90’s was an entirely different place for a child. There are some chapters where the author reminisces about his youth and as a parent one has to accept the newer generations are more upfront about things. We all know the main differences between one generation and another but I felt it. Times were more innocent, and although knowledge wasn’t readily available, the challenge in seeking it out is more fun.
The other theme is that fatherhood can be funny and frustrating but it is rewarding and a humbling experience. Weirdly Maltese society does think that there are certain roles of the mother and father but, in this book, that is broken down and that a father can be just as instrumental when bringing up children.
In all this was a fun read with some moments which do provide moments for reflection. It does help to be a parent to fully get the humor here but then again there are quite a few laughs which will could bring back memories of one’s own childhood, which it definitely did for me.
November 7, 2021
Rakkont ħelu u uniku. Mexxej ħafna, veritier u jħallilek tbissima fuq fommok.
July 7, 2022
Stil mexxej, kultant b'xejra umoristika iżda bi ħsibijiet profondi fuq suġġett li ftit li xejn awturi speċjalment Maltin kitbu fuqu...
April 1, 2025
Xi hlew ta' ktieb!! Ha nghannaqa sew it-tifla xhin tqum. Jghaddu wisq malajr il-granet ta' genitur
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