Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Dad - Softcover

Benner paints himself as a bumbling father with self-deprecating stories of being in over his head. However, he loves his children fervently and asserts the secret to happiness is to never stop and never give up...his unabashed "dad humor" brings a distinct charm to his writing without being mawkish or overly sentimental. - Erin Shea, Library Journal "Scott's open and frank discussion about life, love and making the most of every memory is advice of value to all of us. This book should be read by everyone who loves to laugh and values their family. His unique perspective and wonderful humor made this book a pure pleasure to read and a book that must be shared with everyone in your life--young or older." - Barbara Wagstaff, Diabetes Advocacy "Most memoirs are written in the rear-view mirror of events and relationships long past. Scott Benner's first book, "Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Dad," looks through the windshield at a family in progress." - Gwen Shrift, phillyBurbs.com "It's one of the best books I've read in a long, long time. I'm just having so much fun reading [this] book." - Mike Hoskins, DiabetesMine (on Blogging Diabetes with Tony Rose) "Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Dad is by far one of the best books that I have read in a long time." - Chris Stocker, The Life of a Diabetic "I'll spare the hyperbole and elaborate metaphors and simply say it was a joy to read and I would recommend it to anyone." - Christopher Snider, Just Talking Podcast "You don't have to have diabetes. You don't have to be a parent. But I can guarantee you if you read this book you're going to be laughing, and laughing out loud like I was...heavy endorsement by me." - Tony Rose, Blogging Diabetes with Tony Rose "As a pediatrician and a parent myself, I strongly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun but poignant read. Benner takes stay at home parenting, actually just parenting in general, to a whole new level. His anecdotes alternate between hilarious and touching, and the book's conclusion will leave you crying and wanting for more." - Adam Naddelman, MD, President, Princeton Nassau Pediatrics, P.A. "This was a funny look at both fatherhood and parenting and you have to love the author's approach and writing style! Humorous and witty, this book will leaving you laughing in many places and touched in others." - Christopher Lewis, Dad of Divas' Reviews "Indeed, I can't think of many people I wouldn't recommend this book to. It's an honest, sweet, and fun look at parenting that is a love letter to all the mothers and fathers out there, not just the ones who are lucky enough--and brave enough--to stay at home. If you've ever been curious about what can make a man turn to this female-dominated profession, if you've ever wondered what awaits the life of a homemaker, or if you simply can't believe that such a thing as a good stay-at-home dad can exist, Benner's story will enlighten you to no end." - Eric Magill, Open Salon, The Unapologetic Geek "I honestly can't say enough good things about his book...I literally could not put my advanced copy down once I began reading it." - Laura Kolodjeski, Discuss Diabetes "Scott's first book (being such a great writer, I sure hope it's only his first!) is so chock full of moments you cannot avoid but smile at, think through, and cry to, as he describes the innermost details of his life as a stay-at-home dad. He exhibits the courage to bare his soul every bit as much as he makes you crack up with his brilliant humor." - Manny Hernandez, TuDiabetes "If you are young, old, male, female, married, or thinking about someday getting married and maybe, someday, having children, I couldn't recommend a better way to learn about the trouble and joy you're getting yourself into!" - Ginger Vieira, Diabetes Daily "Life is Short, Laundry is Eternal is a fast-paced, witty, and ultimately poignant book that is hard to put down and easy to finish in a couple of days. Filled with great advice, it is a great introduction to at-home parenting suitable for any parent, and a familiar take on a life that more and more dads are leading." - David Ozab, Fatherhood, Etc. "[Benner's] award-winning book, Life is Short, Laundry is Eternal, is giving fellow stay-at-home dads, caregiving parents, and folks who just want to peek into what it's like to be on constant "dad duty" a chance to do just that." - The DX

2013 Mom's Choice Awards(R) Winner MEN: Ever wonder about stay-at-home dads? What in the name of testosterone do they DO all day with those kids? I mean, are they really men at all, or are they some strange, invasive alien species, sent to Earth to defy and destroy all gender stereotypes? WOMEN: Ever dream about stay-at-home dads? Do they really wash clothes, pick up after themselves, take great care of your kids, and have dinner waiting for you when you get home? There must be horrible, secret downside that they don't warn you about, right? Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal provides a rare glimpse into the natural habitat of this most mysterious and splendid of creatures, the North American Stay-at-Home Father (Paternus domesticus). Learn what motivates a man to pursue this noble occupation. Discover the countless joys and periodic sorrows that come with raising a family. Witness the life and family of Scott Benner, author, activist, humorist, and 12-year stay-at-home dad. When Scott's daughter, Arden, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of two, his world took a sharp turn, but his positive outlook on life did not waver. Scott's colloquial wisdom will warm your heart while it challenges your ideas about parenting and gender roles in today's household. Written from a truly unique point of view in a style both poignant and playful, Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal is an honest portrait of the modern family.