The Modern Dads Podcast
#11: Go the F*#! to Sleep Author Adam Mansbach
Feb 25, 2014
Adam Mansbach, author of 'Go the F*#! to Sleep' and other works of literary fiction, discusses the book's impact and the challenges of getting it in stores. They also explore the possibility of a sequel or series and delve into perspectives on modern parenthood and fatherhood.
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Quick takeaways
- Adam Mansbach wrote Go The F to Sleep to capture the frustrations and relatable experiences of parents during bedtime routines with their children.
- Go The F to Sleep gained unexpected popularity before its official publication, thanks to a leaked PDF that circulated online, sparking even more interest and climbing the Amazon rankings.
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Inspiration for Go The F to Sleep
Adam Mansback discusses how he was inspired to write his children's book for adults, Go The F to Sleep. He shares that the bedtime routine with his daughter was frustrating, and he wanted to capture the honest and relatable thoughts and feelings of parents trying to put their kids to sleep. He also explains that he wrote the book quickly and initially had no plans to publish it, but after receiving positive responses from friends and acquaintances, he sent it to one publisher.
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