Your Dad Stole My Rake

"Finally a funny book about parenting. Great observations. Great writing. Actually funny." —Jim Gaffigan, New York Times–bestselling author

It's hard being a person, especially in a family, and no one knows that better than stand-up comedian, family man, and Live From Here head writer and performer, 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. He exposes everyone, from crazy aunts with mustaches, grandparents who communicate by yelling, and uncles who use marijuana as a condiment.

Among the topics covered:
Tiger Mom v. Ice-Cream MomStop Trying to be CoolIn Defense of Family VacationsNo Fighting Before CoffeeLeast Popular Baby NamesWife Lie DetectorYour Cat Thinks You're Too Needy
Anyone who has a family, grew up in a family, or has spent time with another human being will love this book.

"I would definitely recommend whatever the name of this book is, because I know it comes from a place of pure nonsense without any knowledge of anything. [Tom] is really one of my favorite people." —Jerry Seinfeld, New York Times–bestselling author of SeinLanguage

"Nobody constructs and builds a story better than Tom Papa. . . . I'm very happy he found the energy to write this hilarious book." —Jane Lynch, Emmy Award-winner