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Things My Son Needs to Know About The World

Written by: Fredrik Backman
Narrated by: Santino Fontana
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Things My Son Needs to Know by Fredrik Backman.

From the 13 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove.

'You can be whatever you want to be, but that's nowhere near as important as knowing that you can be exactly who you are'

Things My Son Needs To Know About The World is a tender and funny series of letters from a father to his son about one of life's most daunting experiences: parenthood.

In between the sleep-obsessed lows and oxytocin-fuelled highs, Backman takes a step back to share his own experience of fatherhood and how he navigates such unchartered territory.

Part memoir, part manual, part love letter to his son, this book relays the big and the small lessons in life. As he watches his son take his first steps into the world, he teaches him how to navigate both love and IKEA and tries to explain why, sometimes, his dad might hold his hand just a little bit too tightly.

This is an irresistible and insightful collection from one of the world's most beautiful storytellers.

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Critic Reviews

Some snort-out-your-drink moments, a lot of the parenting advice/stories rings true. The audiobook highlights the hilarity of the author's compositions, the narrator bringing his work to life with gusto. I laughed aloud while walking and driving at times
Praise for Fredrik Backman
Evident in all [Backman] novels is an apparent ability to state a truth about humanity with breathtaking elegance
Praise for Things My Son Needs To Know About The World
A letter in book format, executed with humor and a nostalgic insight . . The perfect gift for all new parents, not only fathers - because even if Backman loves to do his "Dad was right, Mom wasn't"- dance in front of strangers, it's the mothers who will be amused by his efforts most of all. (Brigitte)
Excellent and touching, but most of all full of funny and silly comments and observations . . . Fredrik Backman has once again written something absolutely wonderful and remarkable. (Litteratursiden)
I have said it before, and I'll say it again: I don't know anyone who writes as beautifully and lucidly about love as Fredrik Backman. He writes so that I can understand what he means - what he feels. That's an accomplishment. (Bloggen Dykslektrikeren)
He writes about football, God, the baggage claim at the airport, and other things that need a real walk-through. At times insightful, an unexpectedly humble and breathlessly funny book with spot-on reflections of family situations at IKEA, the changing table and other places. I laugh out loud at this laddish declaration of love that encourages play, the pursuit of one's passion, finding love, being kind when you can, and tough when you must . . . Wonderful! (Varbergs Posten)
The prose is driven, catchy and flows easily. One can tell that Fredrik Backman is an experienced writer and I laugh out loud multiple times during the reading (Litteratur Magazinet)
It's in the depictions of upbringing, social heritage and spending time together with loved ones that Fredrik Backman's prose turns clear and soulful (Göteborgs-Posten)
All stars
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very good
hilarious
quite relatable. the author has tried to keep it as realistic as possible it may not give you all the life lessons definitely it's worth read.

awesome

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More like what you need to know about your son!!

Looks like from time when Backman was exploring and refining his writing style. he. tends to get repetitive etc etc but this was a short little book which I loved. Read it with a lite head and don't read too much into it or take it literally, you will love it. I am a new dad, found this funny.

More like what you need to know about your son!!

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This book is hilarious and even though I am 65, I loved every bit of the narrative. The narration too is intuitively funny. - Arvind Passey - Blog: www.passey.info

For most parents-to-be and parents of young kids

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A good book for dad's to listen to. Reminds you of your experience with your own child and see how unique yet similar each dad's experience is. Lots of funny explanations in the book about usual normal life things and it is all well written.

a good listen for dads

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author completely forgot what is the book he is writing and what is the title of every chapter..

confused and lost author

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