• Dad Is Fat

  • By: Jim Gaffigan
  • Narrated by: Jim Gaffigan
  • Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (10,543 ratings)

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Dad Is Fat

By: Jim Gaffigan
Narrated by: Jim Gaffigan
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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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All parents should read this

As a new-ish parent I can say that not only was this book a constant supply of laughter for me and my husband, but it also was a great pep talk. This is the only guide to parenting you need!

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Funny as ever

What did you love best about Dad Is Fat?

I loved that Jim Gaffigan narrated his book

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Jim's wife Jeanne; she must be a real super woman to raise 5 kids and help him with his work too.

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laughed out loud the entire time...

laughed out loud the entire time highly recommend for any dad mom or anyone who likes kids

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Tone leaves room for improvement

Good book, lots of great stories. I would listen again. His enunciation is not like his shows but still good

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Absolutely Loved It

Even though I am not a parent, I truly enjoyed listening to this book. Anyone who is a parent will most likely nod along with Jim's stories of kids at Disney, at home, in pools or wherever you do stuff with your kids.
It was a wonderful ride and I didnt even have to wait in line. Both Dumbo here.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

I found this book very funny and I could totally relate to so much because we also have five kids and no one ever invited us over either! I love how much he loves his wife and kids and would rather be with them than anywhere
else... most of the time.

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Relatable and fun

It was very relatable to me which I enjoyed. I'm a Christian mom of 5 kids. It's all about kids, parenting and family life and it's pretty clean humor. He even jokes about being a "family friendly" comedian.

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Jim gaffigan is unstoppable

so many people use humor to deflect stress or pressure, and if you don't then start because laughter is the most healthy form of therapy.

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hilarious

just great family humor. nothing to serious. really enjoyable. definitely can relate. would recommend this book.

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Good book to put you in a great mood.

What did you love best about Dad Is Fat?

This is one of my favorite comedians. Love his personality and it comes across very well in this book.

What did you like best about this story?

If you like his standup you will love this book.

What about Jim Gaffigan’s performance did you like?

Lots of humor will giving life lessons coupled with his experiences of being a married man with kid and the percs that come with it.

Any additional comments?

Enjoyable

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