Being a Dad Is Weird

Lessons in Fatherhood from My Family to Yours

By: Ben Falcone

Narrated by: Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy, Stephen Falcone, Margaret Falcone, Flynn Falcone

Foreword read by Melissa McCarthy and featuring the voices of Stephen, Margaret, and Flynn Falcone.

A funny and intimate look at fatherhood from the actor and writer/director of The Boss and Tammy that combines stories about his own larger-than-life dad and how his experiences raising two daughters with his wife, Melissa McCarthy, who also penned the Foreword, are shaped by his own childhood.

Though he’s best known for his appearances in the movie Enough Said, as well as his hilarious role as Air Marshall Jon in Bridesmaids, Ben Falcone isn’t a big shot movie star director at home. There, he’s just dad. In this winning collection of stories, Ben shares his funny and poignant adventures as the husband of Melissa McCarthy, and the father of their two young daughters. He also shares tales from his own childhood in Southern Illinois, and life with his father—an outspoken, brilliant, but unconventional man with a big heart and a somewhat casual approach to employment named Steve Falcone.

Ben is just an ordinary dad who has his share of fights with other parents blocking his view with their expensive electronic devices at school performances. Navigating the complicated role of being the only male in a house full of women, he finds himself growing more and more concerned as he sounds more and more like his dad. While Steve Falcone may not have been the briefcase and gray flannel suit type, he taught Ben priceless lessons about what matters most in life. A supportive, creative, and downright funny dad, Steve made sure his sons’ lives were never dull—a sense of adventure that carries through this warm, sometimes hilarious, and poignant memoir.

fun book!!

As a new father I will take some of Ben's tips in my new journey.

the narrating was great I love that he used his parents and brother. His wife even made a brief appearance

Keeping it real!

Thank you for sharing your experiences in life with me. I’m a huge fan of both you and your wife. I just love how you both are down to earth and NORMAL people. Thank you for again!
Laurie

Smiles

I smiled a lot while listening, remembering my own childhood! Thank you for sharing your family stories.

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A thoughtful and funny memoir. A love letter to fatherhood. 5/5 word word word word

He’s right….

I loved this book. I even like Ben Falcone as a comedian but to know him in this book on a personal level is great and his father had good advice too!
Just get the book. You’ll laugh out loud. Literally Even in the bathroom of your company when your listening to the book & multi tasking.