Daddy 3.0: A Comedy of Errors

By: Rob Armstrong

Narrated by: Andrew B. Wehrlen

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's Summary

2017 Independent Author Network Winner - Best Comedy/Satire Novel

What a mess. This was not supposed to happen.

This isn't where Nick Owen thought he would be by this point in life. He used to be a busy web programmer. Now, he spends most of his energy trying to stop his three-year-old twins from playing in a dirty sand pit. Nick thinks of himself as Daddy 3.0, a stay-at-home dad - but he just wasn't programmed for this.

He must navigate a new world of jungle gyms and play dates while supporting his surgeon wife. He tries his best to be there for the twins, but he can't stop making a mess of things. He's just about nearing the end of his rope when the Swing Incident happens. The Swing Incident, spoken of in hushed tones around Nick's New York City apartment building, has caused the resident queen bee, nicknamed "Supermom", to declare him an enemy for life. No matter what Nick does to get back into Supermom's good graces, he fails spectacularly.

Now, Nick's going to have to learn to fight fire with fire and become the best super-parent on the block. This hilarious new book by Rob Armstrong chronicles one man's journey into the world of modern fatherhood - one botched haircut, playground fight, and dirty diaper at a time.

Stay-at-home dads have a new hero, of sorts.

©2016 Rob Armstrong (P)2018 Rob Armstrong

Mr Mom hits a Home Run

Where does Daddy 3.0: A Comedy of Errors rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Better then average.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The star Mr Mom he grew to become a real man and like many men learned the good the bad and the ugly of being a father.

Have you listened to any of Andrew B. Wehrlen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

He is a good narrator he captures the comedy material.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It is a inspirational story watching a man become more then he was or thought possible.

Any additional comments?

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review

Mr. Mom meets The Incredibles

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

So, this was like Mr. Mom merged with The Incredibles. As a father myself, it made for a very enjoyable and fun experience. Definitely worth checking out.

Very Interesting Book

Very good story about working women and stay at home dads. The Narrator was excellent.

A stay at home fathers tale

A wonderful story that tells the tale of the parent who stays at home and the battles they deal with that many a spouse is unaware of. I found the story humorous entertaining and quite eye opening. It really stresses the need for partners to communicate, be open and honest. The characters are very well developed and the scenarios range from absurd to truly realistic. Can’t recommend it enough. Enjoy enjoy enjoy. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

liked it.

Cute story. Kept me entertained.I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher for my honest review.

Very enjoyable

This book was a wonderful illustration of life in the parental trenches. Parents of both sexes have to traverse many obstacles to raise their little ones to adulthood. This is Nick Owen's story.

We see Nick as a fledging stay-at-home dad to twin girls. Over the course of the book he grows into his role while managing the many bumps along the way, most significantly keeping his working wife happy.

We applaud when he succeeds, wince when he fails (which he does often), and cringe every time 'super Mom' comes into view.

The narration was really good. I've listened to several Wehrlen books and it always amazes me that he captures the essence of his characters so well.

This is not a laugh-out-loud book of funny but it does hit the smirk button, especially for us parents.

Not so much a comedy, but it is good!!

I thought when i got this that it would be amusing stories from a dad's point of view, but that isn't what i got. Most of these stories i didn't really find as a comedy, it's more every day life and the struggles a lot of parents, not just dad's, come across in the day to day life with raising kids. I liked hearing the real day to day of a stay at home parent, the good and the bad, and that it can surprise you on even with the struggles, being with your kids so much would be missed by the parent. So, not a comedy in my opinion, but awesome!!

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Child centred or child eccentric? Hmmmn

Nick never expected to be a stay home Dad, the proverbial “Mr. Mom “. At first, as expected, he was embarrassed by the turn of the traditional roles. It was expected as everyone seemed to have a comment, “lucky you marrying a doctor and get to stay home home and not work.” Of course it’s those whom have never stayed home with the children who would dare say “not work”!

Daddy 3.0 is Nick’s journey learning to be a full time parent, housekeeper, cook, and all those things associated with domesticity. Oh yes, he is also being a support to his severely overworked wife while she works through a year’s residency as a surgical fellow in a New York hospital. His adventure is funny, frustrating and fascinating. We learn about his relationships with other “moms” and the clever names he gives them. His experience as part of the co-op family association is interesting, especially his encounters with “super Mom”. His in-laws are so enthusiastic about his role as caregiver / slacker! What a treat.

Andrew Wehrlen’s narration of the story adds to the fun. I especially like his “lady voices”. So sit back, relax and enjoy, but be prepared to laugh out loud every once in a while. I would recommend this to anyone who is married (or not) with children (or child). I was given this audiobook, at my request, in exchange for an honest review.

Mr. Mom gets an upgrade to Daddy 3.0

What made the experience of listening to Daddy 3.0: A Comedy of Errors the most enjoyable?

As a stay at home mom I do enjoy these stories of men trying to do what we do. He really started out pretty crummy, and made a lot of dumb or lazy choices but as the book went on it was fun to watch him grow and be a better dad and then want to be a better dad and husband. It was a sweet story with a lot of comedy with the kids and then the other mom's in their building. I loved how he didn't use their names but gave them names based on their personality types - the annoying Supermom, Goodheart, and Lion Tamer were just a few of the main ones. It was a interesting switch in the story when I started actually rooting for him to do better... in the beginning he started out with a bad attitude and was rather annoying and I honestly wasn't sure I wanted to finish the book. I am glad I did. I do agree with one of the other reviewers that this would make a great movie.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was more shock in some of his boneheaded choices... knowing that disaster was coming next.

Any additional comments?

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review

Life with kids.

I had high hopes for this but and while it was somewhat enjoyable, it wasn't exactly what I had hoped for. I was hoping for tons of laugh out loud moments, but sadly I didn't find many of those. Basically the book is a very down to earth look at what it's like to be a stay at home dad. Were there some humorous moments? Sure, but nothing that anyone who has kids or has been around kids hasn't seen for themselves. I was hoping for some over the top humor, not just everyday life. So while I think there are plenty of adults who will be able to identify with the events of the book, I don't know if they'll find reading about stuff they might see and experience on a regular basis to be all that entertaining.

The book is narrated by Andrew Wehrlen and as always he delivers a solid performance.

I received a copy of this audio title for free in exchange for an unbiased review.