About this item
Life is never peaceful in Chris Erskine's house, what with the four kids, 300-pound beagle, chronically leaky roof, and long-suffering wife, Posh. And that's exactly the way he likes it, except when he doesn't. Every week in the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune (and now and then in many other papers) , Erskine distills, mocks, and makes us laugh at the absurdities of suburban fatherhood. And now, he's gathered the very best of these witty and wise essays -- and invited his kids (and maybe even Posh) to annotate them with updated commentary, which they promise won't be too snarky. This handsome book is the perfect gift for the father who would have everything -- if he hadn't already given it all to his kids.
About the Author
Chris Erskine has been a columnist and editor for the Los Angeles Times pretty much since the paper's inception in 1881. That's somewhat of an exaggeration, but only a slight one.He writes about suburban life, travel, entertainment and sports for the paper, and also serves as an editor in its award-winning Features section.Thoreau said: "Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth." Erskine says: "Just give me a funny line. And another beer."He is the author of three books, including "Daditude," a collection of his favorite columns that will be released in mid-April 2018.He grew up in Barrington, Ill., graduated from Drake University, and has also worked at papers in Miami and New Orleans. He has never won any sort of award, and prefers to keep it that way.
