Scott Benner
2013 Mom's Choice AwardsÂ® Winner,MEN: Ever wonder about stay-at-home dads? What in the name of testosterone do they ,DO, all day with those kids? I mean, are they really men at all, or are they some strange, invasive alien species, sent to Earth to defy and destroy all gender stereotypes?,WOMEN: Ever dream about stay-at-home dads? Do they really wash clothes, pick up after themselves, take great care of your kids, and have dinner waiting for you when you get home? There must be horrible, secret downside that they donâ€™t warn you about, right?,Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal, provides a rare glimpse into the natural habitat of this most mysterious and splendid of creatures, the North American Stay-at-Home Father (,Paternus domesticus,). Learn what motivates a man to pursue this noble occupation. Discover the countless joys and periodic sorrows that come with raising a family.,Witness the life and family of Scott Benner, author, activist, humorist, and 12-year stay-at-home dad. When Scottâ€™s daughter, Arden, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of two, his world took a sharp turn, but his positive outlook on life did not waver.,Scottâ€™s colloquial wisdom will warm your heart while it challenges your ideas about parenting and gender roles in todayâ€™s household. Written from a truly unique point of view in a style both poignant and playful,, Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal, is an honest portrait of the modern family.
Parenting,Nonfiction,Autobiography,Memoir,Biography
Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Dad