Growing up, Justin Halpern remembered his father as being a blunt and intimidating figure in his life. Always consistently honest, his father never held back in letting his family know just what was on his mind at any given time. When Halpern suddenly finds himself moving back home at the age of 28, he has the opportunity to view his dad's wisdom from a whole new perspective - and with a fresh sense of appreciation.
With the help of his family and friends, the author set about collecting some of the wit and witticisms of his father over the years, and created a Twitter page to share them with others. What started off as a 140-character-or-less series of tributes to his father evolved into a book deal, and now, a television show.
This is a quick and entertaining read that is also surprisingly sweet. If crass language is a concern, this probably is not the book for you - although language is a problem, something with the word, "Sh*t" in the title is most likely not a serious consideration anyway. The quotes, while liberally peppered with expletives, are both hilarious and honest. In the end, the short vignettes and quotes paint a picture of a dedicated father whose love for his family is both touching and fierce.
To follow Justin Halpern on Twitter, go to: http://twitter.com/Shitmydadsays
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