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The guncle

Rowley, Steven, 1971-2022
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Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them... in small doses, with their parents there to handle the tears and tricky questions. So when tragedy strikes and Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian, he is, honestly, overwhelmed. Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a stalled acting career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to young children. But when he realises that parenting isn't solved with treats and jokes, Patrick's eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility and the realisation that, sometimes, being vulnerable is the only way to heal from grief. Tender, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, The Guncle is a testament to finding happiness and peace in the most trying of times.
Main title:
The guncle / Steven Rowley.
Author:
Imprint:
Cammeray, N.S.W. : Simon and Schuster, 2022.©2021.
Collation:
330 pages ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes discussion guide.
ISBN:
9781761107559 (paperback)
Language:
English
BRN:
440524
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