Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of All Ages - Hardcover

"The work of a generous, restrained writer whose skill and craft allows small scenes to tell a larger, more profound story."-- Publishers Weekly "This novel simply and powerfully shows how music creates inclusivity, brings out our inherent goodness, and helps us express love."-- Minneapolis Star Tribune "Like Charles Dickens, Edgerton is a comic novelist of serious subjects who floats from character to character."-- Washington Post "Masterful scenes, rendered with the author's trademark poker face and keen ear for dialogue."-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution "When it comes to contemporary fiction, Edgerton is the godfather of soul."-- Richmond Times-Dispatch "The Night Train...evokes Harper Lee's work without in any way imitating it."-- Greensboro News and Record "With a healthy dose of humor, Edgerton covers everything from head lice to -in-laws (not that the two have anything in common)."--"Garden and Gun" "Refreshingly, a parenting advice book worth its salt."-"Kirkus Review" "In addition to practical advice...Edgerton brings a sense of play that is often missing from the genre."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution Praise for Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers: "This one will be a perfect Father's Day present, regardless of Dad's age."--Wilmington StarNews Praise for Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers: "This one will be a perfect Father's Day present, regardless of Dad's age."--Wilmington StarNews PRAISE FOR THE NIGHT TRAIN (L, B 2011): "He masterfully conveys the reality of everyday Southern life in the early '60s."--Kevin O'Kelly, "Boston Globe"

Clyde Edgerton, beloved novelist, turns his attention to fathering a second brood, aged 68.