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  • Dad Is Fat

  • By: Jim Gaffigan
  • Narrated by: Jim Gaffigan
  • Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (10,574 ratings)

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Dad Is Fat

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Publisher's summary

In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who’s best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald's, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children - everything from cousins ("celebrities for little kids") to toddlers’ communication skills ("they always sound like they have traveled by horseback for hours to deliver important news"), to the eating habits of four-year-olds ("there is no difference between a four-year-old eating a taco and throwing a taco on the floor"). Dad is Fat is sharply observed, explosively funny, and a cry for help from a man who has realized he and his wife are outnumbered in their own home.

©2013 Jim Gaffigan (P)2013 Random House Audio

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I listened with my kids. They laughed so hard!

So... Aside from mentioning how parents lie about Santa Clause, this is a great family listen. I listened by myself first and later with the kids. Listening with them made it so much funnier. I love Jim Gaffigan and I recommend this funny book.

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A must listen for any Dad

Some of Jim's best stuff, if you a fan of Gaffigan, this should be a requirement.

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Great book

I loved it. If you like his stand up you will like his book even though some of the same jokes are in it.

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Great laughs for parents!

Would recommend book to any parent. It reopens the joys and fun of parenthood! Couldn't wait to hear what was next and belly laugh.

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Very funny guy...

Jim Gaffigan tells great stories. Very enjoyable to listen to on my road trip with my husband. He was consistent on delivering jokes to make you laugh throughout. Highly recommend this audio book. There are jokes for everyone.

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Fun for partners an non parents

good laughs. good perspective on life. worthy of a listen. helped keep things in perspective.

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Love Jim Gaffigan

What made the experience of listening to Dad Is Fat the most enjoyable?

I have all the performances of Jim Gaffigan, and this book was tender, and humorous at the same time.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dad Is Fat?

I think when he paid tribute to his wife for the wonderful way she takes care of them, and I enjoyed the complexities of raising a family of five kids in a two bedroom apt in New York.

What about Jim Gaffigan’s performance did you like?

I like his voice, and love his sense of humor. I want to give this book to all my sons, because they are fighting the fight to raise great kids, as well.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Dad Is Fat?

It takes humor to get through life raising kids, and we could all just lighten up a little more, and help parents out with their struggles, and not add to them.

Any additional comments?

Do yourself a favor and buy this book. It's a gem.

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My stomach hurts from laughing too much

This book is hilarious and is like a story version of his stand up comedy. Additionally ha omg him read it makes it personal and everything is read as it was intended.

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Funny at First

It’s really funny at first but after a while the complaining gets old. I would pass on this one.

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so funny and fun, great stories

I love that he reads it, he tells great funny stories. such a fun book!

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