The Guncle

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Synopsis
From the author of Lily and the Octopus comes a moving and deeply funny novel about a once-famous sitcom star who is left to care for his niece and nephew after an unexpected family tragedy. Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them … in small doses, with their parents there to handle the tears and tricky questions. So when tragedy strikes and Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian, he is, honestly, overwhelmed.Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a stalled acting career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to young children. But when he realises that parenting isn&’t solved with treats and jokes, Patrick&’s eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility and the realisation that, sometimes, being vulnerable is the only way to heal from grief. Tender, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, The Guncle is a testament to finding happiness and peace in the most trying of times. &‘Steven Rowley&’s The Guncle is a gift. At once funny, charming and heartbreaking, it&’s that rare novel that will have you laughing out loud, even through tears. I have yet to meet a person who did not love this book.&’ Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of The Good Sister and The Younger Wife&‘A joyous Auntie Mame spritz! A reading pleasure; pour yourself a tall glass and enjoy, preferably poolside. You deserve it!&’ Andrew Sean Greer, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Less
Copyright:
2021

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
368 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781761107566
Related ISBNs:
9781761107559
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Australia
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Ten Wry Wolves, Inc.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Romance, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Humor
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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