| Summary |
"Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is honestly overwhelmed. So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother--and Patrick's brother has a health crisis of his own--Patrick suddenly finds himself taking on the role of primary guardian. Despite having a set of 'Guncle Rules' ready to go, Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled acting career, and a life that's not so suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. Quickly realizing that parenting--even temporary--isn't solved with treats and jokes, Patrick opens his eyes to a new sense of responsibility and the realization that sometimes even being larger than life means you're unfailingly human. With humor and heart, The Guncle is a moving tribute to the power of love, patience, and family even in the most trying of times"-- Dust jacket. |
| Other edition |
Online version: Rowley, Steven, The guncle New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2021. 9780525542292 |
| Subject |
Uncles -- Fiction.
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Gay men -- Fiction.
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Nieces -- Fiction.
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Nephews -- Fiction.
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| Genre |
Domestic fiction.
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| ISBN |
9780525542285
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0525542280
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