Daddy, Stop Talking

And Other Things My Kids Want But Won't Be Getting

By: Adam Carolla

Narrated by: Adam Carolla

Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

The comedian, actor, television host, podcast king, and New York Times best-selling author of President Me, Not Taco Bell Material, and In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks now lays down the law on the plight of the modern parent.

Parents, do you often think that if your kids had to grow up the way you did - without iPads, 70-inch flatscreen TVs, American Girl dolls, and Wi-Fi in the climate-controlled minivan - they might actually be better off? Do you feel underappreciated or ignored? Do you worry you're raising a bunch of spoiled softies who will never know how to do anything themselves - because you do everything for them? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need Daddy, Stop Talking.

Adam rips parenthood a new one, telling it straight about what adults must do if they don't want to have to support their kids forever. Using his own crappy childhood as a cautionary tale, and touting the pitfalls of the kind of helicopter parenting so pervasive today, Daddy, Stop Talking is the only parenting book you should ever read. Here, too, is sage advice to Adam's own kids - and to future parents - on what matters most: dating; drinking and drugs; buying your first house and car; puberty; and what kind of assholes his kids (and yours) should avoid becoming. Even if his own son and daughter pretty much ignore everything he says, you shouldn't. And you're welcome. Again.

©2015 Adam Carolla (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers

Great listen! Keep them coming!!

I'm a parent myself to three and I found this book to be relatable and hilarious at the same time! It makes me wish I could write a book about my kids. Great listen and I'm looking forward to listening to your other books!

Great life message!

If you don't do anything else, make sure you listen to the last chapter. Great!

5 stars

I have never listened to Adam on the radio nor watched his shows. I only know him from his books and I recommend all of them. This book was another of his fantastic creations. Can't wait for the next one. Hurry up Adam!

Great

Great book, another one from the Ace man. Never fails to knock it out of the park

Good, not great

Too much c-word, and it kind of meanders. But I generally like his point of view, and the last part about hard work is not to be missed, even if you don't like what comes before it.

Adam never disappoints

great book always love adam and his rants. out of the 4 books so far I would rank this one 3rd

Raw, Honest and Down Right Hilarious

Highly recommend! Absolutely L O L! This book is raw, completely PC incorrect, honest, full of F bombs, and life truths. It’s crazy in a good way how he busts on his wife and kids while actually honoring them and giving them respect. The chapter about his parents and upbringing is dark, but he delivers it in a comedic and life learning way. This was my third AC book and I can’t wait to read/listen to more. Way to go, Ace! Keep ‘em coming! 

Pretty good as always

Adam always delivers an entertaining read with wit and wisdom for the ages. Another good one to add to his collection.

Another Ace-Man sermon that hits the mark

I have been an Adam Carolla fan for years. I've read all his books, and this one doesn't disappoint. Read by Adam himself, this boom mixes his trademarked vitriol, humor, sarcasm, and heart in a way that is both engaging and accessible. Anyone who has listened to anything Carolla knows that he stops at nothing when it comes to pointing out the narcissistic BS that currently plagues our society. Here he continues his crusade by telling tales from his own experience, punctuated by lessons from his own successes and failures. While he keeps the book lighthearted (sarcastic) and witty, it does at times seem to digress to a level that is more depressing and angry than humorous. These are short-lived however, and I spent most of the book laughing my ass off - which is nice since I'm laid up in bed with a blown knee. The book ends on a highly positive note, which he addresses to his children, encouraging them to live life to its fullest, work hard, and to avoid the depression and despair he's spent most of his life fighting. As much as he complains about raising kids ( and the cost) you know he wouldn't trade it for the world.

Ok

If you listen to the podcast, 90% of this are rehashes of things you've heard before. Otherwise, you might find this amusing.