The Bastard on the Couch: 27 Men Try Really Hard to Explain Their Feelings About Love, Loss, Fatherhood, and Freedom
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This edition suggests The Bastard on the Couch: 27 Men Try Really Hard to Explain Their Feelings About Love, Loss, Fatherhood, and Freedom by Daniel Jones is a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2005 • Harpercollins • 322 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 2005 • Harpercollins • 322 pages • ISBN 9780060565350.
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