A collection of flash fiction (Tanzer), bookend short stories
(Williams), a novella (Housley), and poetry written from father to
daughter (Pawelek), Four Fathers is a hard-hitting definitive work
that seeks to uncover what it takes to be a parent. These subjects
are not easy, and through these introspective fathers, often
agonized by the daily tensions of care-taking, we come to
appreciate our own experiences more fully, or, at least prepare
ourselves for what may lie ahead. Four Fathers, and each of its
authors, delivers fatherhood in a multitude of thought-provoking,
heartfelt ways: from Tom Williams' pair of long short stories which
define a man by who he is as a son in relation to his father, and
who he is as a father in relation to his son; to BL Pawelek's
poetry, dedicated to his daughter, Abbey Road. Then you have Ben
Tanzer's flash fiction pieces, which all seem to reflect up on the
idea of "I'm a dad...what the heck do I do now?" and Dave Housley's
novella begging the Osbornesque question "What the f*** is a
'Bieber?'" ADVANCE PRAISE: "Nothing can prepare us for the
heart-wrenching mess that being a parent entails, but these stories
and poems about fatherhood make me feel less lonely in the
endeavor. At times gut-busting hilarious, devastating to the point
of tears, and just plain beautiful, I'm so grateful this collection
is in the world." -Paula Bomer, author of NINE MONTHS and INSIDE
MADELEINE "FOUR FATHERS made me want to impregnate my wife all over
again. Becoming a dad wouldn't be half as stressful with these
powerful voices in my ear. From four of the sharpest literary minds
on the planet, FOUR FATHERS is a quadruple helping of the wit,
honesty, fear and beauty of being a dad. I can't wait to help a
father-to-be throw away all the bullshit parenting books in his
stack and replace it with this one amazing collection. I can't wait
to tell him: 'This is what fatherhood really is.'" -Patrick
Wensink, bestselling author of BROKEN PIANO FOR PRESIDENT "What a
remarkable debut from Cobalt Press This impressive collection of
fiction and poetry is as varied in form as it is in content. But no
matter the subject, one thing remains consistent throughout: these
four authors shine a brilliant light onto one of the central
conundrums of contemporary fatherhood, exploring what it means to
be a man who is at once a role model, a law giver, a boo-boo
soother (in short: this huge figure in his child's life) and yet
also struggles to feel like a competent, responsible, stable
grown-up. In language that will have you simultaneously chuckling
and tearing up, Four Fathers gets to the heart of what it means to
be a dad today." -- Brian Gresko, Editor of WHEN I FIRST HELD YOU
"Replete with fathers, sons, daughters, fairy tales, gunfire and
Justin Bieber songs, FOUR FATHERS is a collection that resonates
not just with parents, but with anyone who has ever felt the
burning pull of unconditional love. Far from rehashing familiar
tropes, these authors prefer to examine what makes their subjects
unique. Their focus on memory and moment illuminates the
connections between childhood and parenthood: these are both times
of growth, learning, doubt and, perhaps, the eras in which we make
the most mistakes, and find the most forgiveness." -Aubrey Hirsch,
author of WHY WE NEVER TALK ABOUT SUGAR "The anguish and joys of
modern fatherhood - the shock of seeing your father's face in the
mirror while you're shaving, the horror of watching your son
succumb to Bieber Fever, the embarrassment of knowing the meaning
of the term venti, the suicidal thoughts that follow the crime of
clipping your child's nails too closely, the worrying about how to
provide and protect - they're all here, in this absorbing volume,
rendered in four genres and four unforgettable voices." -Susan
Muaddi Darraj, author of THE INHERITANCE OF EXILE
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