Dan Gets A Minivan: Life At The Intersection Of Dude And Dad (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
This is a really cute and humorous novel, taking a look at the lives of aging hipster parents. New Yorkers to the bone, Dan and his wife never thought they would leave the city. After years of trying to fit their two children into their city sized lives and town home, the are now ready to embrace many of the acts of parenting they once may have found beneath them. I loved the bits about Dan's new empire on wheels, his minivan, and his soliloquies to new Hipster Dads. The family even rents a home in the suburbs during the summer, rather than spend the expense of adding central air to their New York home. I laughed when Dan spoke about his father as a provider and his unique experiences at Cost-Co, and found Dan to be a relatable narrator. This was definitely a good read, even if your not a male or a parent - a funny light read to pass the time. I wasn't sure I was going to read this, but once I picked it up, I read it happily all the way through. Sometimes I think the pieces are a little too long, like he could've hit his point sooner, but for the most part, I really liked the depth he went to in each piece. They seemed heartfelt instead of just going for the laugh. Also, when his kids grow up and read this, they're going to be given a real gift...seeing how much he loves them.
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