Go the Fuck to Sleep
"Go the F*** to Sleep" is a humorous yet brutally honest bedtime tale that every exhausted parent can relate to. Through its playful rhymes and relatable frustrations, it captures the universal struggle of putting a restless child to bed. The book mixes tenderness with exasperation, providing a comedic release for those long, sleepless nights. As you follow the journey of a weary parent, you'll find yourself both laughing and empathizing with the absurdity of bedtime rituals. This witty bedtime story is not just for children; it's a candid reminder of the challenges of parenthood that is sure to spark your curiosity and laughter.
By Adam Mansbach
Published: 2011
"You’re not the center of the universe, kid, even though it feels that way. So just go the fuck to sleep!"
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A Reader's Digest "25 Funniest Books of All Time" "Nothing has driven home a certain truth about my generation, which is approaching the apex of its childbearing years, quite like this." --The New Yorker "A parenting zeitgeist" --Washington Post "A hilarious take on that age-old problem: getting the beloved child to go to sleep." --National Public Radio "A new Bible for weary parents" --New York Times "Resonates powerfully with almost everyone" --Boston Globe "Go the F*** to Sleep challenges stereotypes, opens up prototypes, and acknowledges that shared sense of failure that comes to all parents who weary of ever getting their darling(s) to sleep and briefly resuming the illusion of a life of their own." --Midwest Book Review Go the F*** to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, California Book Award-winning author Adam Mansbach's verses perfectly capture the familiar--and unspoken--tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. In the process, they open up a conversation about parenting, granting us permission to admit our frustrations, and laugh at their absurdity. With illustrations by Ricardo Cortes, Go the F*** to Sleep is beautiful, subversive, and pants-wettingly funny--a book for parents new, old, and expectant. You probably should not read it to your children. Seriously, Just Go to Sleep, a children's book inspired by Go the F*** to Sleep and appropriate for kids of all ages, is also available, as well as Seriously, You Have to Eat for finicky ones everywhere
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About the Author
Adam Mansbach
Adam Mansbach is a bestselling author, screenwriter, and cultural critic known for his uniquely humorous and provocative writing style. He gained widespread recognition with his book 'Go the Fk to Sleep,' which became an internet sensation and garnered critical acclaim for its relatable and candid take on parenthood. Mansbach's other notable works include 'You Have to Fking Eat' and 'Dads Are Some MTFs,' as well as novels such as 'The End of the Jews' and 'Angry Black White Boy.' His writing often blends sharp wit with social commentary, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
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- Authors
- Adam Mansbach
- Published
- January 2011
- Publisher
- N/A
- ISBN
- 1617750255
- Language
- English
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- Genres
- ParentingParenting Techniques
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