Plt;bPgt;The perfect book for anyone who is about to become a dad: honest, funny and deeply reassuring, Plt;iPgt;Becoming DadPlt;/iPgt; is a companion for the uncertainty, anticipation and unexpected joys of early fatherhood.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;bPgt;P#39;The Pquot;day in the lifePquot; you didnP#8217;t know you needed, this is a book that takes new dads seriously by not taking itself too seriously.P#39; Dr Zac Seidler, MovemberPlt;/bPgt; Written in real time during the first chaotic weeks of his sonP#8217;s life, Zachary Perez captures what becoming a father actually feels like: the love, the panic, the tenderness, the identity shift and the overwhelming sense that no one really prepares you for any of it. From naming debates and nappy disasters to late-night arguments and moments of breathtaking connection, he turns the blur of new parenthood into something moving, relatable and laugh-out-loud funny.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Told in short, accessible entries, Plt;iPgt;Becoming DadPlt;/iPgt; is the kind of book fathers can turn to before the baby arrives and through the overwhelming early weeks that follow. ItP#8217;s for dads trying to find their place in the chaos of new parenthood, and will make them feel prepared, seen, comforted and less alone.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Warm, perceptive and a wonderful gift for any expectant or new father, Plt;iPgt;Becoming DadPlt;/iPgt; is a love letter to early fatherhood and a reminder that becoming a parent happens in the small moments you donP#8217;t realise will stay with you forever.

Details

ISBN13: 9781761625107
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 192
Edition:
Publication Date: 11 Aug 2026
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Publication City, Country: Hawthorn, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 19.6(H)x12.9(L)x1.3(W)150
Weight (gm): 150

Author Biography

Zachary Perez is a screenwriter and first-time author whose work explores modern fatherhood, identity and connection with humour, curiosity and emotional honesty.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; He is the creator of Wednesday Waffle, a social connection concept that has resonated with audiences around the world and led to appearances on Plt;iPgt;TodayPlt;/iPgt; in Australia and Plt;iPgt;NBCPlt;/iPgt; in New York.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; With a background in copywriting and content creation, Zachary has spent over a decade writing and crafting compelling stories across fast-paced and highly competitive industries. He has contributed to Plt;iPgt;The Betoota AdvocatePlt;/iPgt; and, more recently, his writing on parenthood has found a growing audience online as @nonpractisinggenius, where he shares an unfiltered account of the early months of becoming a dad.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; Zachary lives in Melbourne with his partner and their son. Plt;iPgt;Becoming Dad Plt;/iPgt;is his debut book.

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