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Lace up your sneakers for a delightful romp through 32 inspiring essays for grown-up kids from beloved family entertainer and parenting columnist Jim Cosgrove. Tag along as he cuts the grass of a major league All-Star, bakes bread with nuns, shares a beer with a Muslim cab driver, and interacts with real-life angels. ""Everybody Gets Stinky Feet"" takes a peek into Cosgrove's life as the father of daughters who are much more clever than he is and digs deep into his experience as the youngest of eight children in a loud and loving Irish-Catholic family.

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If you dive into this book expecting a good laugh, you'll be amply rewarded. But don't be surprised if you also come away with a few tears and a greater understanding that we all have experiences that unite us. Like stinky feet. -- Missouri Life magazine Jim Cosgrove has come a long way from the young man mowing my yard to an inspiring writer. This book captures a genuine sense of life's important moments and the joys and trials life can throw your way. -- George Brett, National Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Cosgrove is one of those alien beings who just naturally makes others happy. He's a treasure, and his book is pure, concentrated Jim Cosgrove, no additives or preservatives. -- Joe Posnanski, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Paterno and The Soul of Baseball. Wonderful! Jim's book is filled with positive messages that shine in a world longing for some light. His stories will warm your heart. -- Steve Potter, Director and CEO, Mid-Continent Public Libraries Through song and storytelling, Jim Cosgrove has captured the hearts and minds of kids and parents all across the country. Kansas City is lucky to call him one of our own, and I'm so grateful for his work helping kids learn meaningful life lessons in a fun and creative way. -- Mayor Sly James, Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri

""If you dive into this book expecting a good laugh, you'll be amply rewarded. But don't be surprised if you also come away with a few tears and a greater understanding that we all have experiences that unite us. Like stinky feet."" -- Missouri Life magazine ""Jim Cosgrove has come a long way from the young man mowing my yard to an inspiring writer. This book captures a genuine sense of life's important moments and the joys and trials life can throw your way."" -- George Brett, National Baseball Hall of Famer ""Jim Cosgrove is one of those alien beings who just naturally makes others happy. He's a treasure, and his book is pure, concentrated Jim Cosgrove, no additives or preservatives."" -- Joe Posnanski, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Paterno and The Soul of Baseball. ""Wonderful! Jim's book is filled with positive messages that shine in a world longing for some light. His stories will warm your heart."" -- Steve Potter, Director and CEO, Mid-Continent Public Libraries ""Through song and storytelling, Jim Cosgrove has captured the hearts and minds of kids and parents all across the country. Kansas City is lucky to call him one of our own, and I'm so grateful for his work helping kids learn meaningful life lessons in a fun and creative way."" -- Mayor Sly James, Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri

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Award-winning kid rocker Jim ""Mr. Stinky Feet"" Cosgrove has performed thousands of high-energy shows throughout North America and Europe, and twice at The White House. When he isn't singing or writing, Cosgrove shares inspiring messages with adult audiences, reminding them that taking a child-like (not childish) approach to life enhances the wonder of Now. He lives near Kansas City with his wife, their two daughters, and a handsome recued mutt. ""Everybody Gets Stinky Feet"" is his first book.

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