The Dad Dialogues

Name: The Dad Dialogues
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781551526621
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A Correspondence on Fatherhood (And the Universe)

By George Bowering and Charles Demers

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The Dad Dialogues presents an engaging exchange between two father-friends from different generations: Charles Demers, a 30-something comedian and writer, and George Bowering, an octogenarian poet laureate. Through their letters, they explore the challenges, anxieties, and unique joys of raising daughters, offering heartfelt reflections on parenthood.
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Ideal for parents, especially fathers, and readers interested in contemporary discussions on family life and parenting experiences across generations.

A poignant, funny correspondence between two generations of fathers about raising their daughters.

Description

Charles Demers is a 30-something comedian, writer and author of two books. George Bowering is 80, Canada's first poet laureate and the author of more than 80 books. Charlie and George are the best of friends—and the fathers of daughters.

In this unique book of correspondence, these two men from different generations write to each other about the burdens, anxieties and singular joys of parenthood.

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Described as confident and amusing with poignant undertones, the book captures the complex emotions of fatherhood including dread and fear beneath the humour. Reviews highlight its thoughtful, amusing nature and its potential to spark meaningful discussions about fathering, daughters, housework, and diapers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781551526621

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2016

Country: Canada

Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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Charles Demers Education & Reference George Bowering Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

George Bowering: George Bowering is a novelist, poet, editor, professor, and historian; at age 80, has written more than 80 books, including poetry, fiction, autobiography, biography, and young-adult fiction. He was the first Poet Laureate of Canada, and has twice won the Governor General's Literary Award in Canada.
Charles Demers: Charles Demers is an author, stand-up comedian, and creative writing instructor at the University of British Columbia. His collection of essays, Vancouver Special (Arsenal), was shortlisted for the Hubert Evans Prize for Non-Fiction. As a comedian, he performs regularly for television and radio audiences, and at comedy clubs and festivals.

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