The New One is a book written by comedian Mike Birbiglia and poet Jennifer Hope Stein. It recounts their experiences as new parents and explores the theme of jealousy. In 2016, Birbiglia and Stein attended the Nantucket Film Festival with their 14-month-old daughter, Oona. Upon their arrival, the festival director asked Birbiglia if he would perform at the storytelling night, with the theme of the stories being jealousy.

The book delves into Birbiglia’s journey as a father and his struggles with jealousy towards his daughter. He shares his honest and humorous anecdotes about the challenges of parenthood, including sleep deprivation, changing diapers, and dealing with tantrums. Birbiglia also reflects on his own insecurities and fears of being replaced by his daughter in his wife’s affections.

Throughout the narrative, Birbiglia explores the complexities of jealousy within a family dynamic. He discusses how jealousy can arise from feelings of inadequacy or fear of losing love and attention. Birbiglia’s storytelling is infused with wit and self-deprecating humor, making for an engaging and relatable read.

The New One offers a unique perspective on parenting and the emotions that come with it. It provides insights into the joys and struggles of raising a child while navigating personal insecurities. The book combines Birbiglia’s comedic talent with Stein’s poetic sensibilities, resulting in a heartfelt exploration of love, parenthood, and the human experience.

• The New One

• Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad
• By: Mike Birbiglia; J. Hope Stein
• Narrated by: Mike Birbiglia; J. Hope Stein

In 2016, comedian Mike Birbiglia and poet Jennifer Hope Stein took their 14-month-old daughter Oona to the Nantucket Film Festival. When the festival director picked them up at the airport, she asked Mike if he’d be performing on storytelling night. She said, “The theme of the stories is jealousy.”

Jen quips: “You’re jealous of Oona. You should talk about it.”

And so Mike started sharing some of his funniest and darkest thoughts on his decision to have children. Jen and Mike reveal to each other what happened during Jen’s pregnancy and the first year with their baby. Over the next few years, these stories evolved into a Broadway performance, and the more Mike performed it, the more he heard how resonating it was—not just with parents. mothers but also those who resist all kinds of change.

So he rummaged through his diaries, dug deeper, and created this book: New Book: Heartbreaking True Stories from a Reluctant Father. Along with hilarious and poignant stories he’s never shared before, this audiobook is filled with poetry Jen wrote as she navigated the thorny precipices of new parenthood.

I am grateful to MIke Bribiglia and J. Hope Stein for their vulnerability and willingness to talk about feelings many of us have but are not willing to accept. Thank you so much for your authenticity and humor and for showing us how important it is to be authentic and true to yourself!

Mike is a master storyteller that turns vulnerable moments into hilarious diversions. It is emotional, warm and beautiful heart. But all of that is useless if it’s not funny, but it’s funny. It’s very rare for a comedian to write a book that you don’t get the feeling that they’re just bragging or that someone wrote it for them. But Mike’s humor is unique and suitable for all readers.

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