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Explore the heartfelt journey of fatherhood with this engaging book of correspondence between two authors from different generations. In this thought-provoking read, thirtysomething Charles Demers and 80-year-old George Bowering share their contrasting insights on parenting. As both men anticipate the arrival of their daughters, they dive deep into their personal experiences and challenges related to fatherhood. Charles reflects on his hopes and fears, complicated by his OCD and his father's health struggles, while George shares nostalgic tales from the 1970s, revealing his own anxieties about raising a daughter in a world filled with uncertainty. This unique exchange of letters not only captures the essence of what it means to be a father but also highlights the evolution of parenting through the decades. With humor and sincerity, Demers and Bowering offer a relatable and moving portrait of fatherhood, showcasing its many layers and complexities. Celebrate the joys, burdens, and unique insights of parenting daughters in this captivating read. Perfect for new dads, seasoned parents, and anyone interested in the deep, often funny, dialogue surrounding family life. The book is brand new and published by Arsenal Pulp Press in 2017, with the ISBN 9781551526621. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551526621
Year: 2017
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
In this unique book of correspondence, two men from different generations write to each other about the burdens, anxieties, and singular joys of parenthood. Thirtysomething Charles Demers and 80-year-old George Bowering are both celebrated authors and the best of friends, and soon both will be the fathers of daughters. The letters begin as Charles and his wife discover they will become parents; he expresses his hopes and fears of impending fatherhood, compounded by his OCD and his own father's illness, while George recalls his own experiences raising a daughter in the 1970s and his own anxieties about bringing a child into a troubled world.Together, their thoughtful, funny, candid missives reveal what fathers know (or don't know) about raising daughters, as well as themselves and each other. Their combined observations make for a passionate, funny and moving portrait of fatherhood in all its imperfect, beautiful glory.George Bowering is Canada's first poet laureate and an officer of the Order of Canada. He is the author of more than eighty books, the most recent of which include "The Hockey Scribbler," "Writing the Okanagan," and "Pinboy." He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.Charles Demers is a comedian, performer, and writer. His previous books are "The Horrors "(Douglas & McIntyre) and "Vancouver Special "(Arsenal). He lives in Vancouver, where he teaches writing at the University of British Columbia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551526621
Year: 2017
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
In this unique book of correspondence, two men from different generations write to each other about the burdens, anxieties, and singular joys of parenthood. Thirtysomething Charles Demers and 80-year-old George Bowering are both celebrated authors and the best of friends, and soon both will be the fathers of daughters. The letters begin as Charles and his wife discover they will become parents; he expresses his hopes and fears of impending fatherhood, compounded by his OCD and his own father's illness, while George recalls his own experiences raising a daughter in the 1970s and his own anxieties about bringing a child into a troubled world.Together, their thoughtful, funny, candid missives reveal what fathers know (or don't know) about raising daughters, as well as themselves and each other. Their combined observations make for a passionate, funny and moving portrait of fatherhood in all its imperfect, beautiful glory.George Bowering is Canada's first poet laureate and an officer of the Order of Canada. He is the author of more than eighty books, the most recent of which include "The Hockey Scribbler," "Writing the Okanagan," and "Pinboy." He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.Charles Demers is a comedian, performer, and writer. His previous books are "The Horrors "(Douglas & McIntyre) and "Vancouver Special "(Arsenal). He lives in Vancouver, where he teaches writing at the University of British Columbia.