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Priestdaddy

Patricia Lockwood
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Priestdaddy

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017

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Patricia Lockwood

Priestdaddy

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Kansas City, Missouri • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood is a memoir that weaves together Lockwood's experiences of moving back into her parents' rectory with her husband, Jason, after economic hardship, the history of her father’s unique journey from Lutheran minister to one of the few married Catholic priests, and her challenging exploration of identity, family, and faith, against the backdrop of her complicated childhood. The book discusses sexual abuse.

Humorous

Emotional

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

26,699 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Patricia Lockwood's Priestdaddy offers a unique blend of memoir and humor, detailing her unconventional upbringing with a priest father. Critics praise its witty, poetic prose and sharp observations, though some find its episodic structure uneven. Overall, it's lauded for its originality and emotional depth, capturing both hilarity and poignancy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Priestdaddy?

A reader who enjoys Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood likely appreciates memoirs with sharp wit, irreverent humor, and vivid storytelling. Comparable to Bossypants by Tina Fey or Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson, this reader enjoys introspective yet humorous accounts of unconventional family dynamics and personal growth.

3.9

26,699 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Kansas City, Missouri • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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