{"product_id":"9780008603052","title":"Never Had a Dad: Adventures in Fatherlessness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eFatherless, friendly 31yoF looking for intrepid M50s-70s who wants to try being a father figure (not sugar daddy). \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorgie Codd never had a dad. And she didn’t think that would ever change – until a stranger’s practical joke made her wonder if she could find one. So began her quest for a father figure, placing ‘dadverts’ in newspapers, magazines and corners of the internet she thought the fatherly might frequent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with the conversations, meetings and the twists and turns of seeking family relationships with strangers comes a curious look at the societal, cultural and biological functions of fatherhood. What makes someone decide to have or not have a child? What is the experience for single parents, for queer communities, for people rejected by their birth family – or for those who do the rejecting? And why were so many ‘dads’ angling for something other than parenthood?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy turns brilliant and bonkers, hilarious and poignant, this is an unexpected story of the strange, intimate things we mean when we talk about family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this non-fiction autobiography, Codd explores the social customs and traditions of parenting, delving into the science of fatherhood and the impact of societal norms. Her humor-filled journey, documented in her diaries and journals, offers a unique perspective on the topic of family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Samantha Harvey (The Shapeless Unease), Gary Stevenson (The Trading Game), James Mcbride (Kill 'Em and Leave), and Lucy Easthope (When the Dust Settles).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georgie Codd, Read by Georgie Codd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889052405909,"sku":"9780008603052","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008603052.jpg?v=1776888294","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008603052","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}