The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley Summary
Overview of The Guncle Abroad
In "The Guncle Abroad," Steven Rowley's award-winning humor returns as Patrick navigates Europe with his niece and nephew. Kirkwood Library's 2025 centerpiece selection balances laughter with tears - what happens when a gay uncle becomes the emotional compass his family desperately needs?
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From Sitcom Star to Reluctant Family Guide
Patrick O'Hara's carefully planned Mediterranean getaway crashes into family obligations when his brother Greg announces a whirlwind engagement to Livia, an Italian marchesa. The wedding at Lake Como is just four weeks away, and Greg needs help with a delicate situation: his teenage children Maisie and Grant are struggling to accept their father's remarriage, still processing their mother's death five years earlier. In a moment of impulsive generosity, Patrick offers to shepherd the kids through Europe before the wedding-a decision that will transform them all. The reunion at Heathrow reveals the depth of the children's resistance. Fifteen-year-old Maisie dismisses the marriage as "a sham" while twelve-year-old Grant retreats into his gaming console. When Grant tearfully admits that Patrick's ex-boyfriend Emory's absence still hurts-"It's like losing another person we loved"-Patrick recognizes their deeper pattern: fear of emotional investment followed by inevitable loss. As they board the Eurostar to Paris, Patrick proposes "The Great European Bargain." He'll share his personally developed "Guncle Love Languages" throughout their journey. If they still have legitimate objections to Livia by Italy, he'll advocate for them with Greg. The children agree, not realizing this bargain marks the beginning of their own journey toward healing.
Love Languages and Parisian Wisdom
Musical Memories in Salzburg
Wedding Weekend Complications
Unexpected Revelations and Reunions
Love's Second Chances
The Circle of Love Completes
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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