📖 peek insideThe Guncle
by Steven Rowley
Patrick, a once-famous sitcom star living in Palm Springs, suddenly finds himself the primary caregiver for his niece and nephew after a family tragedy. Known as 'Gay Uncle Patrick,' he is ill-equipped for the responsibilities of parenting but approaches the challenge with wit and style. As they navigate grief together, Patrick learns valuable lessons about love, responsibility, and the importance of family. This vibrant, funny, and touching novel is a celebration of unconventional families and finding joy in sorrow.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"Grief orbits the heart. Some days the circle is greater. Those are the good days. You have room to move and dance and breathe. Some days the circle is tighter. Those are the hard ones."
"Guncle Rule number eight: Live your life to the fullest every single day, because every day is a gift. That’s why people die. To teach us the importance of living."
"need you to remember something. We’ll call it Guncle Rule sweet sixteen: I want you to really live. To live is the rarest of things. Most people merely exist."
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