Dad Is Fat Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Jim Gaffigan
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
1,516

Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan Book Summary

Jim Gaffigan never imagined he would have his own kids.

Though he grew up in a large Irish-Catholic family, Jim was satisfied with the nomadic, nocturnal life of a standup comedian, and was content to be "that weird uncle who lives in an apartment by himself in New York that everyone in the family speculates about." But all that changed when he married and found out his wife, Jeannie "is someone who gets pregnant looking at babies."

Five kids later, the comedian whose riffs on everything from Hot Pockets to Jesus have scored millions of hits on YouTube, started to tweet about the mistakes and victories of his life as a dad. Those tweets struck such a chord that he soon passed the million followers mark. But it turns out 140 characters are not enough to express all the joys and horrors of life with five kids, so he's now sharing it all in Dad Is Fat.

From new parents to empty nesters to Jim's twenty-something fans, everyone will recognize their own families in these hilarious takes on everything from cousins ("celebrities for little kids") to growing up in a big family ("I always assumed my father had six children so he could have a sufficient lawn crew") to changing diapers in the middle of the night ("like The Hurt Locker but much more dangerous") to bedtime (aka "Negotiating with Terrorists").

Dad is Fat is sharply observed, explosively funny, and a cry for help from a man who has realized he and his wife are outnumbered in their own home.

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Book Name Dad Is Fat
Genre Humor
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 13.45 MB

Dad Is Fat (Jim Gaffigan) Book Reviews 2024

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Loved. It.. I literally laughed out loud through every chapter. I love how insightful and hilarious he is about the stuff people say and think about other people with and without kids. I'll admit I'm slightly terrified to have children now... 4 years into marriage. "Why don't you have kids??" We don't believe in procreation. Or...we actually just like each other. Great book!

Fast read, very funny.. The book was the perfect length for a short flight. Leaves you feeling lighthearted.

Dad is Fat and Funny As Hell. I loved this book. I read it over the weekend and laughed out loud. Jim Gaffigan is laugh out loud funny. The sweetest part of his story is that you can tell how much he just loves his wife and those kids. Made me want to have more kids (not really)

Awesome!. Loved the book. Never had so many laugh out loud moments when reading. His humorous look at what we experienced as parents with young children was a great trip down memory lane. My wife couldn't wait for me to finish it so she could read it. Jim is a comic genius.

Hilarious. It takes pieces from his stand up routine....which is fine. Because it is flat out funny.

So funny!. I was that weird person laughing out loud to myself reading this book! Being a new mom, the part on infants was so funny and so true and the rest gave me good insight about what to look forward to:) I love this!

Funny!. Read this book, it's halarious

Dad is funny... And fat. Being a long time fan of Jim Gaffigan, I was excited to finally get a chance to pick up his book, and i'm glad I did. It is an entertaining read for parents and kids who are able to relate themselves to the stories in this book.

Great if its your first Jim experience, good if its not. The only complaint I have about this book is if you've seen the specials, Jim's recycling of some material will make you skip portions. Overall worth the 11 bucks in my mind.

Love it!!. Jim and Jeannie please have more kids so we can read a sequel

great read. I laughed through all of it. Any one with kids or who has spent a lot of time with kids will relate

It'll Make You Pee Out Loud. Jim has an extended way of expressing thought that amazes me. He's the funniest comedian and it translates perfectly within the pages of this book. Please, have more kids!

Too self deprecating.. Great punchline deliveries. Author needs to learn how to be proud of his obvious devotion to loving his family.

That Father Figure. If I had a nickel for every time I read this, I'd be that cool Jim Gaffigan dude. Great work. "Team Dad" all the way!!!

Love this book. Sincerely enjoyed reading this book- highly recommend it to anyone who has children or considering the journey of parenthood. Fantastic read!

Dad is Fat. I've read a lot of books written by comedians and other funny people, but this book made me laugh out loud many, many times. I was so sad for the book to end. Hurry, Jim, with another book. I can't wait!

Dad is Funny. I loved reading this book! Easy, fast, funny, and relatable. Laughed out loud several times and wish it was longer. I hope he writes more (not solely because they need better digs).

Dad is Fat. very funny!

Do not read this book on an airplane. Or any other public setting. You will laugh uncontrollably and everyone will think you're nuts

44 w/ 2 kids. I laughed out loud. This was a nice break from reading work trade journals.

Dad is fat. Easy read, very funny, endearing.

DAD IS FAT. Super enjoyable, irreverant and fun to read!

Marvelous. What a great book. I laughed out loud so many times while reading this. A must for any father. I loved the ability to copy portions to text to my five brothers and two sisters. I think they all ended up buying the book themselves. Thanks Jim for a great read.

...a little too repetitive. The book has some laugh out loud minutes and some touching revelations as well. It also repeats some of the themes in each chapter more than necessary. It is a quick read and generally fun.

Spot On!. Laughed all the way through! Every word rang so true. I will definitely recommend this book to others.

Dad too. I have one kid (code for NOT catholic-- just kidding). Jim, dude, buy a bigger place. If you can't afford one by now-- check your accountants pockets. We've seen him 3 times live and the man is funny squared. I actually found myself thinking some of the exact same things with my 3 year old boy-- kind of comforting in a sick way that I'm not alone in wanting to scream at times. Good job Jim and Jeannie :)

As always -hysterical. Must read to put u in great mood

Bravo. This book hits in the gut, more than I could of imagined. I fell in love with this family. I laughed, cried and surprisingly related. You two seem to really love each other! There's not a lot of that anymore. The way you talk about your wife is amazing! I was very young when I had both of my boys. I made a permanent decision very young, now I no longer can have kids. After only having two I really regret not having more. Family is the most important fun thing in the world! Thank you Gaffigan family for opening your home for us to look into! Can't wait to hear when #6 is on the way.

Dad Is Fat. This book is very funny and reminds us to please laugh every day about almost everything.

Dad is fat. Jim Gaffigan is the funniest man alive! He is. No, really, he is. He writes a book that is laugh-out-loud funny but never at anyone's expense but his own. Any parent can relate but it's so funny that even if you don't have kids you will enjoy this book and be glad you paid $12.99 for it. Well, maybe you won't be GLAD you paid for it but, in the end you'll think it was worth it, which is more than I can say for most things I buy.

Great read. So funny. Makes you feel not alone in your parenting thoughts. I finished it so fast, I didn't realize I was at the end.

Dad Has 5 Kids in NYC. This is a great, light holiday read, when you are burned out from studying linguistics or neurobiology or whatever -- when your brain needs a vacation and a laugh. A lot of this material will be familiar to fans, especially if you recently binge watched 6 of his comedy specials. That was our New Years Eve. I'm not sure if being or having been a parent is a prerequisite for fully enjoying this book. Maybe being a former child is good enough. If you are considering being a parent, this will help you weighs the pros and cons.

Dad is Fat. This book is very funny and very TRUE. As a mother of 6, I related to so much of Jim's humor.

Had nothing else going on so thought I'd read this. Ah, just kidding. Well sort of. Love this guy when I've seen him on TV and have a CD that I listen to his stand up while I'm in the car driving my two boys around all summer. Interesting, funny and loving. Learned quite a bit, like I'm glad I stopped at two boys. No just kidding again. He is interesting and entertaining and love his crazy family life. Thought it was a very good read. Really enjoyed it and would recommend. Gunna pick up a copy for my sister who is also a fan and mom of twins. Think she will really enjoy.

Dad Is Fat. Made this mom of four laugh after an exhausting day!

Very funny. This book was very funny and gave a hilarious look at what it's really like to have a lot of kids. At times, however, I felt like I just kept reading to finish the book. Nice book though for anyone just looking for an easy read.

Dad Is Fat. Loved it!

Nice book. This is a really great book, I enjoyed reading everything here. Really funny and sometimes I found myself trying to avoid laughing at public places when reading it.

Hilarious!. Absolutely a great read - I laughed from start to finish!

Dad is Fat. Jim Gaffigan is with out a doubt, my favorite comedian. I've never laughed out loud like I do with him. This book has caught me in many of the same situations as a dad of 4 children myself. "Dad is Fat" is a fast and very fun read. Get lost in his world as a dad that many can relate to and laugh along the way.

Dad is Fat. I related to so many situations described in this book-I laughed out loud so often I lost my breath and had to do my panic attack breathing to get by. Funny and true!

Great book. Couldn't stop laughing! Good book! :)

Dad is Fat. I am thrilled to read that parenting is still executed with humor, sass, and love. Thank you Jeff Gaffigan.... I couldn't put it down. Great fun summer read.

Perfect Chaos. If you, too, grew up in a large family, this is a must read! If you plan on having a large family, this is a must read! If you are somewhere in the middle of those two points, this is hilariously funny and true! Thanks for summing up in well chosen words my upbringing, Jim!

Dad Is Fat. Very funny book. An easy read.

Lol. Lol love him

Dad is fat. I loved this book. It is funny and insightful. I'm a mom of 2 living in the country in Maine and so many of his thoughts on parenting rang true with me; even though he is raising 5 kids in NYC. Makes me feel good that we are all facing the same challenges and maybe our kids are normal..... Maybe.

Mom of 3, from Houston, Texas. A little hilarious and also a little boring. Entertaining nonetheless. Fast read.

The new 'What To Expect When You're Expecting'. Seriously. This is my new staple baby shower gift.

A must read for any parent. Jim Gaffigan has out done himself with this book. It is hilarious and a must read for any parent. It is a compilation of short stories about his kids and the trials and tribulations of being a parent. I found myself laughing out loud in almost every chapter. After I read it I bought 3 more copies to give to some friends. Everyone has loved it!!

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Dad Is Fat. Loved it! Jim Gaffigan is one of my favourite comedians and he did not disappoint!

5 stars. Bought the book. Finished the book, which is acknowledgment enough from me, I then rate it 5 stars and now you want me to write a 6000 word essay on the book? Is this school? Will there be punishment if I don't? I'll take my chances.

Pretty funny !. Took me only five months to read this book due to my pretty busy days/ nights ... but in the end this book was pretty funny and I chuckled to myself quite a few times.

It's only funny cause its true.. So hilariously relatable! You can hear his voice while you read and picture how each incident is played out. Jim Gaffigan is every bit as funny on paper as he is in his stand up shows.

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The Dad Is Fat book written by Jim Gaffigan was published on 07 May 2013, Tuesday in the Humor category. A total of 1,516 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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