{"product_id":"what-my-father-and-i-dont-talk-about-sixteen-writers-break-the-silence-hardcover","title":"What My Father and I Don't Talk about: Sixteen Writers Break the Silence - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichele Filgate\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA follow-up to the wildly successful \u003ci\u003eWhat My Mother and I Don't Talk About, \u003c\/i\u003e this collection of essays from sixteen notable writers breaks the silence on the complex--and sometimes contentious--relationships we have with our fathers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat My Mother and I Don't Talk About \u003c\/i\u003ehas become a rare gem in the literary world. Both a viral sensation online and chosen by \u003ci\u003eOprah Daily\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the best nonfiction books of the past two decades, it is an essential collection that dives into the personal and poignant topics we often struggle to discuss with those who are meant to know and love us best. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis captivating follow-up, edited by Michele Filgate, tackles the intricate and challenging relationships we have with our dads, breaking the silence around these vital connections. Andrew Altschul reflects on the life-altering experience of becoming a father and how it reshaped his view of his own dad's parenting. Isle McElroy shares memories of weekends spent tagging along as their father fixed up the homes of their wealthier neighbors. Jaquira D?az delves into her father's history in 1970s Williamsburg, uncovering the roots of their shared restlessness. Tom?s Q. Mor?n paints a raw portrait of an absentee father, while Kelly McMasters portrays a loving and dedicated one. Maurice Carlos Ruffin insightfully captures a father who communicated through his integrity rather than words. Jiordan Castle reveals how we can love our fathers from a distance and Susan Muaddi Darraj explores the particular challenges of \"eldest daughter syndrome\" as a daughter of Palestinian immigrants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith moments that are both humorous and deeply moving, this anthology is the second act that many have been eagerly waiting for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContributions by Michele Filgate, Andrew Altschul, Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Dylan Landis, Jaquira D?az, Kelly McMasters, Isle McElroy, Susan Muaddi Darraj, Tom?s Q. Mor?n, Robin Reif, Heather Sellers, Jiordan Castle, Nayomi Munaweera, Joanna Rakoff, and Julie Buntin.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichele Filgate is the editor of \u003ci\u003eWhat My Mother and I Don't Talk About \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhat My Father and I Don't Talk About. \u003c\/i\u003eHer writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eLongreads\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Poets \u0026amp; Writers, The Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Review Daily\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTin House\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGulf Coast\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOprah Daily\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other publications. She received her MFA in Fiction from NYU, where she was the recipient of the Stein Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.5 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060689957165,"sku":"9781668049655","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/what-my-father-and-i-dont-talk-about-sixteen-writers-break-the-silence-hardcover-8574006.webp?v=1780168085","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/what-my-father-and-i-dont-talk-about-sixteen-writers-break-the-silence-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}