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Go the Fuck to Sleep by Adam Mansbach
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it was amazing
bookshelves: comics-graphic-novels, childrens, 2011, humor-and-satire

NEVER MIND THE VERY CATCHY TITLE...and disregard that it is only 32 pages long and designed to emulate those children’s books we parents read ad nauseum to our kids�THIS IS AN ANTHEM TO PARENTS EVERYWHERE, an honest celebration of that all too familiar experience that we have all been through…and I laughed my mental-cursing, temper-losing, patience-exhausted, anger-rising, sleep-deprived ass off the entire time I was reading it.

In addition to being Hangover funny, it is also surprisingly comforting to all of us who have been through this. Every single word of every page screamed “We’ve been there too� and “You’re not alone.� It lets us know that every time we find ourselves alone at night with our too awake, sugar addicted, energizer bunny of a child, that we are part of a great parental circle of life that understands what were going through. It reminds us that millions of others are suffering the same injustice we are at the hands of that lying, evil monster that just an hour ago…AN HOUR AGO…pinky promised us they would go to sleep with no fuss if we would only let them have ice cream after dinner. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, call me a parent because we never learn.

The most brilliant part of this book is that the authors didn’t exaggerate in order to try and sneak in a few extra chuckles, and they didn’t insert any excess crudity to increase the potential shock value. They just allowed the book to mirror the real life experience of every parents and what shines through is the kind of TRUTH that we laugh hardest at because it is just so universal.


Even when the truth is something that we hate to admit, we will still smile when confronted with it because we just know...we just know it's true!!



I will end by saying that this book has ascended to the top spot as our new #1 gift to new parents and I think it will take something pretty special to knock out this champ. HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION!!!
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Reading Progress

June 4, 2011 – Shelved
June 8, 2011 – Started Reading
June 8, 2011 – Finished Reading

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ivana18 Stephen I keep stealing books from your bookshelves, sorry about that ;)

This one was hilarious.


Stephen That's the beauty of this site. I'm glad you found another one you liked. I am hoping to read this later today.


message 3: by karen (new)

karen yeah, i love this book.


Stephen karen wrote: "yeah, i love this book."

It definitely has the potential to reach "classic" status in time.


Petra X Catie -


message 6: by Ben (new) - rated it 3 stars

Ben As a parent of three I hear you. Think I'm gonna buy this right now. Another superb review!


message 7: by Ben (new) - rated it 3 stars

Ben Damn gotta wait till June for Kindle ed, oh well its pre-ordered


message 8: by AH (new)

AH Oh, I remember those days! I had a child that never, ever fell asleep! This book is perfect. What a great idea as a baby shower gift.


message 9: by Brenda (new)

Brenda My husband and I got a good laugh out of this one. Great book!


Danielle sounds funny, i got to check it out! i know i think that shit sometimes: just go the fuck to bed, shit! lol...glad i'm not alone


Stephen Danielle wrote: "sounds funny, i got to check it out! i know i think that shit sometimes: just go the fuck to bed, shit! lol...glad i'm not alone"

We've all been there...many times.


Eva-Marie Nevarez Great review! I found this on the explore page and almost swiped by without even reading! I'm going to order today though - I know I'll love the book just from reading your review! Thanks!! �


Stephen Thanks, Eva. I hope you like it. I think you will.


Stephanie *Eff your feelings* Hey everyone. Audible has this as a free download read by Samuel L. Jackson....that's right!


Stephen No way...The cool must be oozing out of the headphones.


Stephanie *Eff your feelings* Oh yeah....I was so scared though I fell asleep.


Kaethe He is perfect.


Eva-Marie Nevarez Stephen wrote: "No way...The cool must be oozing out of the headphones."

Ha! Awesome comment!


Eva-Marie Nevarez Stephanie wrote: "Hey everyone. Audible has this as a free download read by Samuel L. Jackson....that's right!"

Thanks for the info! I just ordered this but I can't pass up hearing it now if possible! :)


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When I was teaching a little girl got in serious trouble for using this word and had to go to the principle's office often! I don't know if schools have changed but the teachers used to talk about kids who had bad language and they got on a "list". This may not be true in CA but was true in Texas. I wouldn't want my son to slip up due to the fact I had read him a book like this. Just a thought.


message 21: by [deleted user] (new)

Hubby just told me that people are NOT actually reading it to their kids but its just to give them a laugh? was glad to hear that.


Stephen Lady Alice wrote: "When I was teaching a little girl got in serious trouble for using this word and had to go to the principle's office often! I don't know if schools have changed but the teachers used to talk about..."

Alice...DEFINITELY not a book to read to children, but a terrific book for parents.


Stephanie *Eff your feelings* You're welcome Eva.


message 24: by Mark (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark wonderful review thanks. I have no children of my own and most of my nephews and nieces are now beyond this stage but they are beginning to extend the family line now so perhaps i should stock up


Danielle i (finally) read this book. and...LAMO. my son's 3y/o, so i can totallly relate. i just wish i would've thought of it first....


Stephen I feel the same way, Danielle. The ability to completely relate to the story is what makes it so brilliantly funny. As parents, we've all been there.


Danielle aint that the truth!

*please, excuse-the-laughing-of-my-ass-off typo.


message 28: by s.penkevich (new)

s.penkevich I need to get this for those nights my daughter just won't sleep!


Stephen s.penkevich wrote: "I need to get this for those nights my daughter just won't sleep!"

I think you'll love it. The illustrations are perfect.


Stephen Cortney wrote: "Love this review!"

Thanks, Cortney.


Stephen No way. What is the title going to be?


Kaethe I want to read that one, too. Or better yet, have it read to me by Samuel L. Jackson.


Stephen Cortney wrote: "Seriously, Just Go to Sleep"

Thank for the heads up, Cortney. I will have to pick it up.


ßrady and Kaylee's Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ I don't like the title!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


message 35: by Jackass (new) - added it

Jackass Adith Man this book seems to be intresting.. Where dya find the damn book


message 36: by Dylan (new)

Dylan Daddy MY NAME IS JEFF!!!!!!


message 37: by Dylan (new)

Dylan Daddy MY NAME IS JEFF!!


message 38: by Dylan (new)

Dylan Daddy f***?


message 39: by laurence (new)

laurence how do you reveiw


message 40: by Kyla (new) - rated it 5 stars

Kyla Awesome book. really funny and true.


message 41: by Oliver (new)

Oliver Lieser Dylan,MY NAME IS JEFF TOO!!


message 42: by Oliver (new)

Oliver Lieser But,my nickname is Oliver


message 43: by Oliver (new)

Oliver Lieser 😞


message 44: by sabine mcgrievy (new)

sabine mcgrievy i saw the tiltle and was like wow.... i need this.


message 45: by Fay (new)

Fay D'Cruz this book is good for me but not for my children


Mr. cool awsome good lookin' Kai Damn good book "Go the fuck to sleep. shit!!"


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