Fowl Language: The Struggle Is Real (Volume 2)
“This Guy’s Comics Hilariously Sum Up the Truth About Being a Parent.” —Buzzfeed
He's back, and he's totally got parenting figured out this time. KIDDING. It's another collection of Fowl Language comics, ripped from the headlines of this author's actual friggin' life. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll swear. It's almost exactly like a day of parenting, except without the annoying little people.
Reviews (105)
Brilliant and True
This second book of Fowl Language is even better than the first. It should be required reading for all parents and patents to be. It describes in true yet hilarious ways the struggles and joys of parenthood. And besides the humor, you sense throughout that Brian Gordon loves children and the whole crazyness of parents trying to influence them into becoming well adjusted, sensible and smart adults. He pokes right through that and describes it as it is: As a new parent you strap yourself in tight, and brace for an 18 year rollercoaster ride with all the ups and downs and topsy turviness you can stomach (and often more). Eh yes, there will be occasional puking , even those less pleasant aspects are not omitted in these cartoons. In closing, really great and fun read. Give this to all expecting parents. It will give them a fun dose of "what really to expect " beforehand— and much needed comic relief once the little ones are there. I love being a father, and Fowl Language makes me appreciate all of it, even (or especially) when things are crazy and you feel like the lunatics (a.k.a. your children) are running the asylum (formerly known as your home). Ten Stars, and please write more!!!
Must have for quirky parents with equally quirky kids
Stumbled across this author and I’m glad I did. I originally purchased one of his Fowl Language books as a goof for my wife, and we both had a good chuckle on hoe relatable the jokes were to our own situation. I like the books so much, that I purchased a set of them for a co-worker’s baby shower. He and wife loved the book, and also found it quite relatable to their situation. I will definitely be keeping Brian Gordon’s books on the short list as add-on items to baby shower gifts I might give out in the future.
The bird is the word!
There are ups, and there are downs, to parenting. Brian Gordon continues to celebrate both in this laugh out loud followup (or would that be, fowlowup?) To his 2016 book Fowl Language: Welcome to Parenting. Following the style of his online comic, Mr. Gordon has his main comic accompanied by a bonus panel. You may find yourself chuckling along, then checking your house for hidden cameras as some of the comics seem to illustrate outrageous situations that you would have sworn only happened to you. But, gentle reader, take comfort that we all have experienced this. Welcome to the flock, now jump in the pond along with us other fowl language parents!
A journey deep into the life of a parent
I laughed, I cried, and then I went to sleep happy! Mostly because the tale of parenting told through comics is a little too on-the-nose! I laughed throughout the book, I cried when reading and being interrupted by my own kids, and I went to sleep happy knowing I was not the only parent to suffer! I loved the first book, and this one is just as funnier. My only problem is that it is too short, I just wanted to read more and more! Thanks to the author for making me feel a part of this super secret parent club, where I know I'm not the only one to cuss, get frustrated, laugh, and love my life as a parent. Keep up the good work!
Hilarious!
This book and this artist is FANTASTIC! I follow him on instagram, and his work is just so relatable to anyone who has kids. He has a blended family in real life, and the ducks in his comic portray himself as the dad and of course his adventures with his family. Very cute, funny, and touching. My teen boys have also read this book and they appreciate the humor also.
... I come to my kids' room to say them good night, my daughter asks me if the re ...
Every night I come to my kids' room to say them good night, my daughter asks me if there are a new comic from Fowl Language on Facebook or Instagram. She is 8, but finds it very funny when recognizes herself and older brother in those two ducklings. I like that many of the things that happen to the papa duck have happened to me, and the author found the way to make us laugh so hard))
THE BEST strip about parenting young children since Calvin & Hobbes
Fowl Language is THE BEST strip about parenting young children since Calvin & Hobbes, and it does a lot of things even better than that strip because its focus is on the parents' perspective. The book is a quick read, but it's definitely something you'll flip through again and again. I had already purchased the e-book version for my Kindle, but I bought a paper copy of it as well, just to support Mr. Gordon.
Short but sooo sweet...
Another fun take on modern parenting. Yes, you can see many of these panels online but don’t forget, the man has to buy some Mac and Cheese so the kids have something to eat - help a guy out and buy the book.
Perfect for grown kids or parents.
I hope you all support this artist. His work is hilarious and relatable. I bought his first book for my mother as a Mother's Day gift and she LOVED it and laughed for hours. This is the perfect book to share with siblings as you all age and bring up memories of "back in the day." If you need a good laugh I highly recommend picking up this book and enjoying the cute ducks while cracking up.
You'll want to share it with everyone!
I loved this book. Every page had such relatable content that I wanted to share each one with my friend. Eventually I decided to let her borrow and she loved it just as much.
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