The Confessions of a Daddy
Ellis Parker Butler
Read by Phil Chenevert
The wry humor of Ellis Parker Butler, who gave us the classic Pigs Is Pigs, takes us into his own married life where Marthy and Hiram live quietly in their Colorado town. They don't have trouble with anyone of their neighbors. Why should they, as they don't have any kids that could cause the neighbors trouble? And oh, luckily they don't have kids because how could Hiram otherwise afford to give his wife, Marthy a new silk dress? Really lucky. The neighbors kids are cute and all but ugh, they are much better off without kids and their expenses and sicknesses and trouble. Except that one boy, well, he's cool, Hiram wouldn't mind having him around and teaching him how to fish. Or maybe the neighbors youngest daughter, shes so nice. All of this superiority changes when they expect a child of their own and then the poor little thing is born. Funny, poignant and oh, so true! (summary by Carolin and Phil Chenevert ) (1 hr 0 min)
Chapters
Our Neighbor's Babies | 18:02 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
When She Came | 18:30 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
The Day of the Spank | 23:37 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
Reviews
I could definitely relate to the book.
A LibriVox Listener
Go on a listen to it, you will be happy you did. As always, well read by Phil.
Duaa
Ah what a nice listening experience for a quiet Sunday afternoon. Love the reader and his expressive tone.