So when tragedy strikes and Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian, he is, honestly, overwhelmed.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 lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. 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. Editions for The Guncle: 0525542280 (Hardcover published in 2021), (Kindle Edition published in 2021), 0525542302 (Paperback published in 2022), 83823418. A woman discovers that everything she knows about her family is a lie. The Guncle was an NPR Book of the Year and a Goodreads Choice Award finalist.

The book deals with issues of loss, gay love, and the intangible things that bind families together. Book Descriptions: From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves. Read Or Download The Guncle By Steven Rowley Full Pages.Īn NPR Book of the YearFinalist for the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer.Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. Steven Rowley’s novel The Guncle, originally published in 2021, is about overcoming grief with the help of humor.

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