It’s hard being a person, especially in a family, and no one knows that better than stand-up comedian, and family man, Tom Papa
How do you deal with a life filled with a whole host of characters and their bizarre, inescapable behavior? Especially when you’re related to them? Tom Papa is here to help you make sense of it all. Your Dad Stole My Rake is a hilarious and warm book that saws deep into every branch of the family tree and uncovers the most bizarre and surprisingly meaningful aspects of our lives.
Among the topics covered:
- Tiger Mom v. Ice-Cream Mom
- Stop Trying to Be Cool
- In Defense of Family Vacations
- No Fighting Before Coffee
- Wife Lie Detector
- Your Cat Thinks You’re Too Needy
- Just Eat the Bread
Anyone who has a family, grew up in a family, or has spent time with another human being will love this book!
TOM PAPA is a comedian known for his work in film, television, and radio as well as on the live stage. He is a frequent panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, a writer and performer on the public radio variety show Live from Here (the latest incarnation of the legendary radio show, A Prairie Home Companion), the host of a daily SiriusXM show, What a Joke with Papa and Fortune, and has recorded four stand-up specials that are currently streaming. When not touring the country, Tom lives in Los Angeles and bakes bread with his wife, daughters, cat and somewhat loyal dog.