What would you do if your eighty-year-old father dragged you into his
hell-bent hunt for new love? Bob Morris, a seriously single son, tells
you all about it in this warm, witty, and wacky chronicle of a year of
dating dangerously. A few months after the death of his wife, Joe
Morris, an affable, eccentric, bridge-obsessed octogenarian, starts
flapping about for a replacement. If he can get a new hip, he figures,
why not a new wife? At first, his son Bob is appalled, but suspicion
quickly turns to enthusiasm as he finds himself trolling the
personals, screening prospects, and offering etiquette tips,
chaperoning services, and post-date assessments to his needy father.
Bob hopes that Joe will find a well-heeled lady—or at least one who
is very patient—to get him out of his hair. But soon they discover
that finding a new mate will not be as easy as they think: one date is
too morose, another too liberal; one's a three-timer, another just
needs an escort until Mr. Right comes along. Dad persists and son
assists. Am I pimping for my father? he begins to wonder. Meanwhile,
Bob suffers similar frustrations; trying to find love isn't easy in a
big-city market that has little use for a middle-aged gay man with an
attitude and a paunch. But with the encouragement of his father (his
biggest fan and the world's "most democratic Republican") he prevails.
In the end, this memoir becomes a twin love story and a soulful lesson
about giving and receiving affection with an open heart. With wicked
humor and a dollop of compassion, Bob Morris gleefully explores the
impact of senior parents on their boomer kids and the perils of dating
at any age.
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True Tales of Double Dating with My Dad
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780061863479
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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