My Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dad Paperback – February 12, 2026

HE WAS A GHOST IN THE LIVING ROOM. I DECIDED TO BECOME THE MAN HE WASN’T.What do you do when the man who gave you life tries to cancel your existence before it even begins?In this raw and unflinching memoir, the 2025 "Mailbox Incident" serves as the final breaking point in a journey defined by defiance. From the silent, empty visitation weekends of the nineties to the cutthroat political arenas of the 2000's, this is a story of a son who learned to lead by studying what was missing.Inside this book, you will discover:The Hero Code: How a boy raised in emotional vacancy used fictional icons to build a real-world compass for integrity and protection.The Political Frontlines: An insider’s look at the 2016 Presidential Campaign and the 2020 journey to the Iowa caucuses that led to a viral moment with Bernie Sanders and Andrew Yang.A Legacy Reclaimed: The profound transformation from a disillusioned activist to a father who defines his worth by the life he builds for his children, not the shadow cast by his father.Resilience After Loss: Navigating the 2023 death of a mother who carried the world on her shoulders, only to face the ultimate betrayal from a man who waited for her silence to strike.This isn't just a story about a broken family. It’s a manual for anyone who had to build their own soul from scratch. It is a testament to the fact that while we cannot choose our origin, but we can absolutely choose our discipline. Read more