"Sh*t My Dad Says" by Justin Halpern


The internet era has opened up a world of possibilities for normal people who had something to say but weren't known celebrities for whom the world stopped turning. Blogs, social networks and video hosting websites have allowed anyone to gain worldwide-caliber exposition, proving that many seemingly-average Joes out there were indeed wise people with good pieces of advice to share.

Such is the story of Sam Halpern, a man who is described his son as being an angry and vulgar Socrates; for a few years now millions have been following his philosophical thoughts and musings on twitter. When Sam’s son (Justin Halpern) came home after a hard break-up, he decided to record all the things his dad would say to him and wrote a book based on that titled Sh*t My Dad Says.

As you can imagine, this isn’t a very serious book which mostly consists of relatively short thoughts on practically any topic in life, ranging from modern-day hair combing to the worst possible thing a person can be (a Nazi, according to Sam). 

So what makes this read notable? 

Well, the main selling point of this book is that it doesn’t hold back at all… there is zero concern for political correctness or any of that stuff; it’s just a wise and experienced man sharing his thoughts on the world, what he thinks on various issues. 

Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern (Book cover)
Of course, the book isn’t just a collection of vulgar words either as Sam Halpern isn’t the kind of man who talks without saying anything; every quote in the book teaches you a bit about life, and the best part is that Sam manages to do it in a very humorous way.

All in all, this book is a perfect read for literally anyone who is looking to relax a bit, laugh, and learn things about the world from a man who has undoubtedly been alive longer than you.



Justin Halpern (Author)

Justin Halpern


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Justin Halpern is an American author who has recently gained a lot of fame for writing Sh*t My Dad Says and maintaining a blog by the same name. Halpern spent most of his career in the world of writing, trying his success in Hollywood as a screenwriter and a full-time writer for Maxim magazine’s online publication.



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