No Wonder My Parents Drank [Kindle Edition]

Jay Mohr (Author)

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From Publishers Weekly

Longtime comedian Mohr, formerly of Saturday Night Live and currently executive producer/host of NBC's Last Comic Standing, knows how to be funny, but was as clueless as anyone else when it came to parenthood: "one of the shitty parts" of parenthood is that "there aren't any do-overs. You learn on the fly and do the best you can." Even so, Mohr makes it abundantly clear that, despite some mistakes, he has enjoyed every minute of being a parent to his son, Jackson, and he mines it here for comedy gold. Mohr's dead-on insights and sharp observations ring true regarding serious issues like spanking and step-parenting, as well as lighter subjects like his son's first haircut. Mohr also finds pointed humor in unhappy topics, like his attempt to have another child with his second wife; he's more than candid about his lousy swimmers. Mohr's stand-up sensibility is occasionally trumped by his love for his son, but even then he stays honest and engaging: "As he grows, my heart sinks. The less he needs me, the more I need him."
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"Insightful and witty. . . . Mohr’s take on parenting is ultimately as charming as it is irreverent."

--The Westbury Times

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 1863 KB
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Reprint edition (May 11, 2010)
• Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003IQ1638
• Text-to-Speech: Not enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,108 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #48 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Advice & How-to > Parenting & Families > Family Relationships > Fatherhood
  • #97 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Humor > Parenting & Families

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Funny Thing About Parenthood, June 22, 2010

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B. K. (Glendora, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: No Wonder My Parents Drank: Tales from a Stand-Up Dad (Hardcover)

I was really surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did. Mohr makes parenting funnier than it really is. Or maybe just reading about other parents' misadventures is funnier. Whatever the case, it's a well-written, highly entertaining book. I am charmed by how completely taken and devoted he is to his son. He's probably too obsessive at times, but hey, we all screw up as parents at times and since that's his worst quality as a parent, it's really not a liability at all! His takes on kids is a riot and very candid at times. For anyone who has been a parent or is around kids alot, this is a great read. It's no classic, but for just entertaining reading, it's perfect.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Warm and funny, June 5, 2010

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E. Jacobs - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Wonder My Parents Drank: Tales from a Stand-Up Dad (Hardcover)

I ordered this book because I was looking for some humor, and it delivered that and more.

The main focus of the book is Mohr's relationship with his son Jackson. His stories of interacting with his little guy are priceless. I know who Jay Mohr is mostly from Jerry Maguire and his calls to the Jim Rome show, and frankly I did not expect to find in this book such a loving and absolutely devoted husband and father in addition to being a heck of a funny guy. Even if you are not familiar with Jay Mohr, if you are a parent, I think you will enjoy this book. Some of the stories were a little less entertaining than others, which kept me from giving it five stars. But overall, it is warm and funny and silly and touching.

My personal favorite chapter was the one on accompanying his wife to the gynecologist. I had tears running down my face from laughing so hard. If you are not one for blunt humor and select four-letter-words, you might want to pass this one up. Otherwise, this is a definite recommend if you are looking for a feel-good story of love and laughs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, June 4, 2010

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D. R. Duford "Bobby-D" (Longwood, FL, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Wonder My Parents Drank: Tales from a Stand-Up Dad (Hardcover)

Got this book after Jay mentioned it on Rome. I picked up the book and read it in a local bookstore. Within 10 minutes I had to put it down because I was literally laughing so hard I was causing a scene. Jay's outlook on parenting is refreshingly honest and truthfully hysterical. Thanks, Jay for sharing.