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The 40-Year-Old Version

By: Joel Schwartzberg
Narrated by: Joel Schwartzberg
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Publisher's Summary

In a very funny and endearing collection of personal essays, award-winning and nationally-published writer Joel Schwartzberg shares stories of his ever-evolving, self-defining dadhood. The 40-Year-Old Version is a great read or listen for any parent, particularly dads trying to sharpen their role and looking for insight through hysterical, heartbreaking, and heroic example. The essays are short and sharp, and many have been previously published in major newspapers and magazines including The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, New Jersey Monthly, The New York Post, The Star Ledger, and Babble.com.

©2009 Joel Schwartzberg (P)2013 Joel Schwartzberg

Critic Reviews

"Hilarious, heart-wrenching tales." ( New Jersey Monthly)
"Funny and touching" ( The Star Ledger)
"A great gift to any father." (About.com)

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