The children are suffering a monumental loss and need guidance and unconditional love – but is Patrick the best person in the extended family to take on this responsibility? The single, gay, out of work actor has suffered detrimental loss in his life as well and while he takes on the challenge to entertain his brother’s kids for a few weeks, he ends up teaching them quite a few things, learning so much about himself as well. Uncle Patrick, the fun uncle who lives across the country in Palm Springs has no experience with children yet he is called upon to take care of his niece and nephew for the summer in his California home. The Guncle by Steven Rowley is a delightful heartfelt story of family and loss the perfect book to kick off the summer, especially during Pride Month.
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