A lot of parents try to hide the blunders and lessons from their childhood. A lot of parents also try to make their children live out the dreams they never had a chance to achieve themselves. There are so many people walking around today, their own dreams and beings smothered and stomped out by the expectations of others.

And then there's Peter Dowdy, a millenial parent who candidly and humorously shares all the best and worst aspects of his life in this heartfelt letter to his son, Basquiat. He encourages his son to make mistakes. He tells him that quitting at things in life will happen, sometimes for good reasons, sometimes for no reason, but that it's okay.

He shows Basquiat how to love as a man, as a father, as a friend. He shows him how to take ownership for his mistakes -- and even his farts LOL -- and encourages his son to bravely choose his own passions and path in life, even if it means his dad and mom may not agree.

Peter Dowdy has given his son the most wonderful gift: the courage -- and permission -- to forge his own path. This book isn't just a love letter to his son, it's a guide book to parents everywhere to let your children become who they are meant to be, without the weight of your expectations upon them.

A great read with heart-moving moments and side-splitting laughter. It will leave you feeling full and may even make you a better parent.