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In Fragments of a Decent Man, Christopher Parent delivers 18 sharply observed, darkly funny, and emotionally resonant essays about trying-and often failing-to be a good man in a world that rarely rewards vulnerability. With deep dives into the absurdities of ordinary life-parenting, marriage, ambition, failure-this collection peers into the quiet corners of manhood where decency lives and struggles to survive. Parent explores the loss of his father, the impact of being fired from a job, the sadness of seeing his daughter rejected from college, the complications of marriage, and lessons from running a Marathon and visiting a Belgian Trappist monastery. It's one author's take on how accepting life's overtures, which can be offered under the guise of roadblocks and challenges, shaped the portrait of a man who met decent people along the way. The essays move through fatherhood, friendship, and grief with a voice that is open-hearted, self-aware, and frequently dry-witted. With moments of nostalgia and grit that echo The Tender Bar, it carries a consistent thread throughout: how do we live as whole men without apology or disguise?

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Fragments of a Decent Man is, ultimately, more than a memoir or a series of essays, it is a reminder that the examined life is not found, but forged from the lessons we take from both the scars we carry and the love we carry forward. - Dr. Yohuru Williams, Historian, Author As you begin to read Fragments of a Decent Man, you will understand quickly that Chris Parent is good company. As you continue to read, you will realize that the title of the book underscores Parent's humility, perhaps at the cost of underselling the wisdom with which he examines his life. - Ivan Maisel, Author, American Coach Chris Parent delivers a great book! We're talkin' laugh-out-loud funny, heartfelt, and right from the soul. These essays show that decency isn't about perfection, it's about showing up. It's Awesome, Baby! With a Capital A! - Dick Vitale, ESPN Sportscaster

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