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After completing the "Wife Project," Don Finch and Rosie Savery enjoy a blissful marriage in New York City. Their harmony shatters when Rosie becomes pregnant, thrusting Don into the unfamiliar realm of impending fatherhood. Don, a genetics researcher with Asperger's syndrome, attempts to master the protocols of parenthood while juggling his demanding academic schedule, a lease on a shared industrial refrigeration unit, and the revival of his friend Dave’s struggling baseball‑fan business. Gene, a former student who has moved in with them, offers much-needed support as Don tries to reconcile Gene’s estranged partner Claudia, keep Lydia the social worker onside, and prove he can be a reliable partner and potential father. Amidst the chaos, Don risks losing Rosie when she needs him most, compelling him to confront his own limitations and the complexities of love, marriage, and science.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Graeme Simsion
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