Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?

Confessions of a Gay Dad

By: Dan Bucatinsky

Narrated by: Dan Bucatinsky

Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

In 2005, Dan Bucatinsky and his partner, Don Roos, found themselves in an L.A. delivery room, decked out in disposable scrubs from shower cap to booties, to welcome their adopted baby girl - launching their frantic yet memorable adventures into fatherhood. Two and a half years later, the same birth mother - a heroically generous, pack-a-day teen with a passion for Bridezilla marathons and Mountain Dew - delivered a son into the couple’s arms. In Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?, Bucatinsky moves deftly from sidesplitting stories about where kids put their fingers to the realization that his athletic son might just grow up to be straight and finally to a reflection on losing his own father just as he’s becoming one. Bucatinsky’s soul-baring and honest stories tap into that all-encompassing, and very human, hunger to be a parent - and the life-changing and often ridiculous road to getting there.

©2012 Myrio, Inc. (P)2013 Audible Inc.

Critic reviews

"I was laughing out loud as I read Dan's book of parental (mis)adventures. He's a gifted writer with a hilarious voice and rapier wit." (Neil Patrick Harris)

"I read Dan's compelling and 'modern' book in almost one sitting and when my face wasn't in my hands laughing myself silly, I was touched and moved by Dan's ability to stay in his heart." (Jane Lynch)

"[T]he author's entertaining narration of this fast-moving memoir makes it sound like a one-man theater performance. Bucatinsky is a natural performer who knows how to milk a line for all the pathos or humor it contains." (AudioFile)

Amusing

A fun book, kept me engaged. Give it a try, it's a fine insight into other people's lives.

That baby made you look fatherly*

To say I enjoyed this book is an understatement. I first bought the physical book and then later purchased the audiobook to revisit.

My partner and I are beginning to navigate adoption. I’m really glad I was able to read (and later listen) to this book. Dan’s writing is touching, insightful, funny and witty.

Please, PLEASE write another one!

Please, PLEASE write another book on your parenting experience! I am rarely at a loss for words, but.....

Too short

I love this book. I wish it was longer though I was disappointed when it was over and hope he writes another one. I didn’t wanted to end. He’s also a great narrator really enjoyed it

Great book!

I loved this book! It had me laughing out loud. Such great insight as to the fears and insecurities, as well as the joys we all have as parents.

Great book!

Great book for gay families and straight families. I laughed in several spots and grabbed a tissue in a few others. I recommend this for anyone who has had the joy of raising kids.

Lacking

A book that addresses the parenting niche, showing just how normal and average it can be, doesn't do much for showcasing the individual. If you're an aspiring parent this take of regularity could put you at ease. If you're not, you probably won't gain an insight from this book, beyond cute stories.

Funny ... insightful

I listened to this all the way through the credits. Great author/narrator and glimpse into family idiosyncrasies. Clever, funny,and thoroughly enjoyable.

Fun!

Laugh out loud funny at times. Shows that parenting is parenting regardless of what gender your mate is. Fun read.

Really liked this one.

I enjoyed this book much more than I expected. The author brings his unique perspective of life to you with humor and forethought.