Sh*t My Dad Says

Sh*t My Dad Says started as a Twitter account where Justin Halpern posted his father Sam's unfiltered quotes and observations. The account gained millions of followers, leading to this book-length expansion of their relationship story. The memoir follows Justin's experiences growing up with his father in San Diego and later moving back home as an adult. Sam Halpern, a nuclear medicine doctor, delivers straight-talking wisdom and commentary on life through profanity-laden statements that combine harsh truth with unexpected insight. Through stories spanning childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, Justin chronicles his father's unique parenting style and their evolving bond. The book includes both extended narrative sections and collections of memorable quotes. The humor serves as a gateway to deeper themes about father-son relationships, growing up, and the value of brutal honesty delivered with underlying love. Behind the profanity and blunt observations lies a story about learning life lessons from an unconventional but principled parent.

Readers found the book to be a quick, light read filled with laugh-out-loud moments. Many describe it as a collection of one-liners and short anecdotes rather than a cohesive narrative. Liked: - Raw, unfiltered humor that feels authentic - Father's blunt wisdom and no-nonsense approach - Short format makes it easy to pick up and put down - Underlying heart beneath the crude language Disliked: - Too short for the price - Repetitive tone and structure - Some found it less funny than the Twitter feed - Several readers wanted more depth and context Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (76,824 ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (1,102 ratings) "Like having a conversation with your own dad after a few beers," wrote one Amazon reviewer. A Goodreads user noted: "Funny in small doses, but loses steam as a full book." Several readers mentioned they finished it in under two hours and wished for more substantial content.

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📚 The book began as a Twitter account (@shitmydadsays) that gained over 3 million followers in less than three months after Justin Halpern started posting his father's memorable quotes. 🎭 CBS adapted the book into a television sitcom starring William Shatner as Justin's father Sam Halpern, though the show was canceled after one season. 👨‍👦 Sam Halpern, Justin's father and the source of the quotes, is a retired nuclear medicine doctor who was known for his blunt, no-nonsense communication style. 📝 Justin wrote the book while living with his parents at age 28 after moving back home following a break-up and job loss in Los Angeles. 💫 The book spent 11 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list and inspired a follow-up book titled "I Suck at Girls," also based on conversations with his father.