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I Suck at Girls [Hardcover]

Justin Halpern
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May 15, 2012
From the #1 New York Times bestseller author of Sh*t My Dad Says, Justin Halpern, comes a laugh-out-loud funny and deeply touching collection of personal stories about relationships with the opposite sex, from a first kiss to getting engaged and all the awkward moments in between. With Sh*t My Dad Says, Halpern brought his brand of talented comedic writing to the world. Now, with this equally poignant, hilarious, and provocative memoir, he establishes himself as one of popular writing’s great humorists among the likes of David Sedaris, Sarah Vowell, and David Rakoff. Fans of biting, honor-infused memoirs such as Me Talk Pretty One Day and Assassination Vacation will find Halpern’s I Suck at Girls an unforgettable journey into the best and worst moments of one man’s adventures in romance.

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Amazon Best Books of the Month, May 2012: Sh*t My Dad Says was a runaway bestseller and in his sophomore effort, I Suck at Girls, Justin Halpern proves he’s not just a one hit wonder. Halpern’s sarcastic, utterly lovable dad once again shares his pearls of wisdom--including the best advice I’ve seen on the subject of getting married--but it’s Justin himself who takes center stage this time. Relationships provide great comedic material and Halpern makes the most of his experiences coming of age amidst the opposite sex. From his first crush (yes, he made her cry) to searching for his wild side on a booze-fueled trip to Ibiza, to meeting the girl of his dreams and asking her to stand guard at the bathroom door (no drugs, just a bad BK chicken griller)--Halpern puts it all out there and, as his dad might say, I laughed my ass off. --Seira Wilson

Childhood Photos of Justin Halpern, author of I Suck at Girls


My mom pulled me out of line to take this, by saying "Justy, you're so cute, lemme see your little face."

My little league all-stars jersey. That is the pose of a confident young man.

Senior year of high school. Finally put on some weight. Just starting to get a receding hairline. Well played, God.



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“Justin Halpern is brilliant, and his dad is brilliant-er.” (Jimmy Kimmel)

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: It Books; First Edition edition (May 15, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780062113375
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062113375
  • ASIN: 0062113372
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (481 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In the summer of 2009, Justin Halpern created a Twitter account as a way to archive his father's no-holds-barred, expletive-ridden words of wisdom. Within a month, @shitmydadsays became an Internet sensation. More than 2.5 million people currently follow Sam Halpern's musings on Twitter and Facebook alone.

Justin's first book, Sh*t My Dad Says (HarperCollins / ItBooks), a collection of essays about growing up with his unapologetically honest father, is a #1 New York Times bestseller.

Justin is also the creator of $#*! My Dad Says (WarnerBros/CBS), a sitcom starring William Shatner, Nicole Sullivan, Will Sasso, and Jonathan Sadowski. He serves as the show's co-executive producer along with his writing partner Patrick Schumacker.

Justin currently splits his time between Los Angeles and his parents' home in San Diego.

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Very funny read. Mariana Sanchez  |  95 reviewers made a similar statement
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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Guaranteed Laughs May 17, 2012
Format:Hardcover
I've actually been reading Halpern's stuff from back in his web days. His gift for humor was pretty evident even if he wasn't stretching narratively. Between this book and ____ My Dad Says it's great to see him expand into more of a story-teller, as it's clear he excels at it.
In I Suck at Girls, Halpern moves the focus from his dad to himself (don't worry, you'll still get to hear his dad's opinions on girls and life in general) and discusses his hits and misses when it comes to women. Halpern has an easy, honest style that's pretty easy to tear through (in fact, if I had one complaint it's that book is a bit short).
Definitely check this one out if you liked ____ My Dad Says, or just find some excerpts online and you'll know pretty quickly whether or not it's for you (it probably will be).
Also be sure to check Halpern out on podcast or in person. He's hilarious off-the-cuff.
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25 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Jeremy
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was leery about picking this book up after reading a bland review in the paper. After perusing the book at the mall I decided to take the plunge. Jimmy Kimmel is right! The book is hilarious. I've read most of it before bed and find that it's a perfect light read to end the day. If you read Matt Sedensky's article like I did, disregard it. A guy who's busy tweeting "Elephant at National Zoo in DC plays harmonica with its trunk" probably has an axe to grind.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Justin's Dad: "Any idiot can get lucky once..." May 29, 2012
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Warning: before you pick up Justin Halpern's I Suck at Girls to read for the first time, be sure to set your coffee down. Failure to do so may result in some spilled beverage all over the book pages or your Kindle.

You know, it really hurts when hot coffee spurts out your nose...

Without dropping any spoilers, the author dedicates his newest book to Amanda, and it quickly becomes clear in the first chapter that she was his focus. Early on we find that he has decided to propose to her, so he goes to that one particular person who he knows will tell him, direct and to the point, what he thinks: his dad, Sam. Amanda wants to talk to him, and Justin isn't sure what to do. He wants his dad to shoot straight with him, though his father has a frequent habit of going slightly off topic, as found in this sage advice:

"Human beings do dumb s__t. You do dumb s__t. She does dumb s__t. Everyone does dumb s__t. Then, every once in a while, we have a moment where we don't do dumb s__t, and then we throw a goddamned parade and we forget all the dumb s__t we did. So what I'm saying to you is, don't do something, or not do something, to punish someone because you think they did something dumb. Do what you want to do, because it's what you want to do. Also, bring me a grapefruit from the kitchen and some salt and pepper."

First time readers may be jolted with the frequently profane dialogue issued forth by Justin's eloquent father, who has his own way of expressing himself. Readers of Halpern's earlier book, S__t My Dad Says, will not find this surprising in the least. And fans of this earlier work will not be disappointed with Justin's odyssey.

Unsurprisingly, his father doesn't mince words in the least, and this book is a collection of some of those lessons learned in his quest to learn better in his dealings with the females of the species. And some of these are personal reflections, such as this:

"Eventually, though, I came to the conclusion that I was the male equivalent of a Toyota Camry. You know: No one ever says, `I have to have a Toyota Camry.' But most people who spend some time in a Camry start to like it. `It's pretty reliable,' they think. `It doesn't have a lot of problems, and it's not bad to look at. You know what? I'd probably prefer a nicer car. But I can live with a Camry.'"

Like many, this reader first became aware of the frequently expletive-laden comments issued by Justin's expressive father from his Twitter feed a few years ago. The author had been recording his father's voluble gems there, and in a little over a year he had over two million following those irreverent, other hilarious and sometimes thought-provoking words of his father. This of course resulted in his first book, published in 2010, which hit the New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover nonfiction, enduring at #1 for eleven weeks. It stayed on the bestseller list for almost a year.

This book is filled with similar moments to Halpern's first one, and the descriptions of some of his adventures left me laughing openly. Again no spoilers, but look for the chapter in which he describes in finding a stash of hidden adult magazines, grabbing them and being pursued by "two bearded homeless men, each of whom looked like Nick Nolte rendered in beef jerky." That description was enough to get me laughing, but the narrative of what follows with his father is even better, and it did provoke even more open laughter.

His encounter with Sarah, with the accompaniment of a rented copy of "A Few Good Men" is a classic. It's one that many males can reflectively empathize with, and that chapter alone is worth the price of this book.

The language found in both of Halpern's books might be distasteful to some readers, but in this one there's some real heart in the advice that Justin's father offers his son. It may not be the type of obscenities that many of us would interject our own advice to our kids, but this parent can say that upon occasion I thought of some of them.

As his dad says: "Any idiot can get lucky once. Takes a special idiot to get lucky twice."

There is wisdom in that parental admonition, and that's what makes this 5-star read so good. See for yourself - you won't be disappointed.

5/29/2012
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this
I really enjoyed reading about Justin's childhood & as he ventured into adulthood.. the only thing that I kept thinking however, was "dang.. Read more
Published 12 hours ago by Julia
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny!
This was a funny book, and a quick read. Halpern keeps it interesting and it's great to hear all of the lines said by his dad.
Published 15 hours ago by Nicole Rayman
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud read
Couldn't stop laughing or put the book down. Another great read from Halpern-now go read it or you'll be sorry
Published 3 days ago by Alexa Tidaback
4.0 out of 5 stars He sucks at girls!
This book is a humorous account of the author's struggle with girls, dating, sex, and other issues that young adults may relate to. It's funny and entertaining. Read more
Published 3 days ago by hannah1022
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
Funny enough to occupy your time on a train, like it did for me. Halpern is a good and humurous writer; his stories are more about relating to them than making you laugh because... Read more
Published 7 days ago by JamesBurgh
3.0 out of 5 stars Amused.
But mildly. I admit I read the book, but did wonder a few times if it was going to really "go" anywhere. But, ultimately, it was entertaining enough to read and I was amused. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Heidi Weber
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the better books I've read lately
I read this author's book "S*** My Dad Said" and enjoyed it very much which convinced me to read this one too. Very funny and all too true to some of my experiences growing up.
Published 11 days ago by David M. Carroll
5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny book!
Very funny book about his dating life that had me laughing out loud! My Fifty Online Dates is another funny dating book that I just read that was funny too. Read more
Published 14 days ago by BPW1
4.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't stop laughing
Halpern is the kind of guy I can relate to. There are times in this book when I completely feel for him because I've been in his shoes. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Keith MacFadgen
4.0 out of 5 stars gift
this was a gift for a friend who is unlucky with girls but i hope this book will help him
Published 16 days ago by beteg
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