Being a Dad is Hard as F*ck
by Michael Venutolo-MantovaniBeing a Dad is Hard as F*ck
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About Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Michael is a writer based in Chapel Hill who has contributed to the New York Times, National Geographic, GQ, Wired, and many others. He publishes 'Being a Dad is Hard as F*ck,' which focuses on fostering earnest conversations about fatherhood.
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