{"product_id":"mean-dads-for-a-better-america-the-generous-rewards-of-an-old-fashioned-childhood-9780062656186","title":"Mean Dads for a Better America: The Generous Rewards of an Old-Fashioned Childhood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a comedian and conservative thinker\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e whip-smart funny Tom Shillue grounds his ideas about our current culture and political climate in stories from his childhood -- a portrait of growing up in 1970s America.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Growing up as one of five kids in a devout Irish Catholic family in a small town outside of Boston, Tom sincerely believes that the rough-and-tumble, rules-dominated world in which he came of age was a better America--a time and place that made him into the well-adjusted, happy, successful man he is today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMean Dads for a Better America\u003c\/em\u003e, Tom reminisces about his childhood, his family, and the traditional values he cherishes. He takes us back to a time when neighbors disciplined each other's children without fear of being sued, when kids made it to the family table for dinner, when parents' rules were gospel, when the occasional fistfight was considered a fair way to solve a problem, and when children were free to roam, make mistakes, and experience the first tastes of independence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom debates, debunks, and entertains with his hilarious approach to issues of the day, tackling the issues that confound many Americans, like our hypersensitive culture and overzealous parenting. As Tom celebrates the stability of family life and the sanity of days gone by, he encourages us to hold on to our sense of humor and look back at our own lives, as we work towards creating a better future for ourselves and our kids, all while making us laugh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShillue, Tom:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eTom Shillue is a popular host on Fox News Channel. He has appeared in his own \u003cem\u003eComedy Central Special\u003c\/em\u003e, on \u003cem\u003eLate Night with Conan O'Brien\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLast Comic Standing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eComics Unleashed\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBroad City\u003c\/em\u003e, and in the feature film \u003cem\u003eMystery Team\u003c\/em\u003e. Shillue has been featured as part of the barbershop quartet on \u003cem\u003eThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon \u003c\/em\u003ealong with Justin Timberlake, Kevin Spacey, Steve Carrel, and Sting. In 2013 Shillue released twelve consecutive comedy albums as part of his ambitious \"12 in 12\" project. From 2012 to 2015, he toured the U.S.A. with friend and fellow comedian Jim Gaffigan. In 2014 he brought his solo show \"Impossible\" to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in 2016 he headlined at SF Sketchfest in San Francisco. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491469168914,"sku":"9780062656186","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e9f6db4d-384b-4932-8c7f-52fd0823a66a.jpg?v=1730541563","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mean-dads-for-a-better-america-the-generous-rewards-of-an-old-fashioned-childhood-9780062656186","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}