Review of Diary of a Wimpy Dad
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Review of Diary of a Wimpy Dad
Diary of a Wimpy Dad by David Diebold is a non-fiction book that recounts the author's activities, work, and relationship with his immediate family.
This story interestingly follows David Diebold's family. Diary of a Wimpy Dad takes us to the daily humorous affairs in the author's home. This family of seven comprises his wife, four children (3 hairy teenage boys and a hormonal pre-teen girl), and their dog, Molly. It was an overwhelming experience for David when he left his job and decided to work from home. Becoming a stay-at-home dad exposed how uninterested he was in house chores. David relies on his hardworking wife, who takes the lead on domestic affairs while he tries to adjust. This family is like any other family where holidays are for vacations, sightseeing, and some exposure. And when vacation is over, everyone is trying so hard to adjust again to their routine, which is chaotic mornings where the children struggle to get out of bed and leave early for school, leaving the house all messy. Was David able to conquer these hyperactive teenage boys and the pre-teen girl while working from home? Was staying at home a blessing or terrifying?
This story clearly exposes how dads avoid being in charge of the domestic business. I'm sure that most readers can relate to this fact as well. They would always go to work, make provisions, and that would be it. I like how the author and his wife understand and complement each other. And working independently from home also helped them build a stronger relationship and bond, like having some time out and giving themselves a treat.
What I like most is the unique attribute each of the children possesses. They are so fun and lively. David refers to his children as 'three hormonal and highly territorial teens and one sociopathic eleven-year-old girl.' Funny, right? I fell in love with the girl because she is brave, creative, decisive, and the darling of the house.
I also appreciate that the author was honest about his personality. He didn't paint himself to be the dad of the year. This description about himself cracked me up, "As if I actually spend half my life shuffling around in a dressing gown avoiding all household responsibilities, and the rest of the time wearing old band tour T-shirts, driving the car badly, and harping on about old movies and 1980s music." The author's writing style is explicit, full of humor, and heart-warming. He has a powerful skill in description and narration, which makes understanding the book a smooth sail. Readers would easily picture all events and every member of his family, including the dog.
In all honesty, I enjoyed reading this book. Readers would learn that there is more to family than just snapping and uploading pictures on Facebook. It is a serious business with responsibilities that demand your time, commitment, energy, finance, love, care, and sacrifices.
In conclusion, there's absolutely nothing to dislike about this book. It is easy to comprehend, engaging and relatable. The editing crew did a good job, as I found only one typo. Therefore, I'm glad to rate Diary of a Wimpy Dad four out of four stars. I'd recommend this funny read to grown-ups who enjoy comic relief books about family.
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