“Guncle Rule number eight: Live your life to the fullest every single day, because every day is a gift. That’s why people die. To teach us the importance of living.”

Filled with humor, this book will make you laugh and cry.

GUP (AKA gay Uncle Patrick) is full of wit and wisdom as he tries to care for his niece and nephew after they lose their mother who was his sister-in-law and best friend from college. Patrick’s brother Greg is in rehab and their sister is going through a divorce.

This book is about family, love, loss, loyalty and the power of the human spirit. Although it is not all-smooth sailing, it is very enjoyable.