Things my son needs to know about the world

Things My Son Needs to Know About the World is a series of tender and funny letters from a new dad to his son about one of life's most stressful experiences: fatherhood.

From the author of the international bestseller A Man Called Ove, which has sold 13 million copies.
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“You can be whatever you want to be, but that's not as important as knowing you can be completely yourself.”

Between sleep lows and oxytocin highs, Backman takes a step back to share his own experience with fatherhood and how he navigates such uncharted territory.

Part memoir, part guide, and part love letter to his son, this book conveys life's big and small lessons.

As he watches his son take his first steps in the world, he teaches him how to navigate both love—and IKEA—and tries to explain why, sometimes, his father can hold his hand a little too tightly. This is an irresistible and profound collection from one of the world's finest storytellers—the bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown.
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Tribute to Fredrik Backman:

"A mature and compassionate novel" Sunday Times

"Woeful, funny, and almost unbearably moving." Daily Mail

"You'll love this wonderful novel." People

"Bachman is a brilliant writer." Kirkus Review