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After a breakup forces him back home, 28‑year‑old Justin Halpern records his father Sam’s sharp, unfiltered remarks—spontaneous maxims that range from blunt humor to surprisingly deep wisdom. The book stitches these quotes into a coming‑of‑age narrative, painting a vivid portrait of a turbulent but loving father‑son bond on the baseball field, in the kitchen, and on long road trips. Readers trace the evolution of both men as they navigate adulthood, humor, and the complexities of family life in contemporary America.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Memoir/Family Memoir
Authors: Justin Halpern
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