Troubled niece goes to live with gay uncle in the West Village for a year. Cute and, at times, moving.

I thought it was a nice read.

Story of a gay uncle in NY who invites his troubled 13 year old niece to live him. Pretty funny at times.

A homosexual living in New York City agrees to take in his problem 16 year old niece and tries to properly raise her. It's really lovely....and frustrating and funny and sweet!

I really liked this, but the beginning is bit slow. Besides that, I think it's very well written and very well illustrates the life of a new father/guardian. The characters are extremely addictive, I wish I knew about this book sooner.

This is such a great memoir! It was recommended to me by my mom and my uncle Kenny. After reading it, I realized that, while I am not rebellious and out-of-control like "Tiffany," this book pretty much sums up my relationship with my Uncle Kenny, which is one reason I think I loved it so much. Uncle Edwin is my uncle in so many ways, especially in the relationship he keeps with his niece. Read it, especially if you are extremely close to your uncle (and even more especially if that uncle is gay).

I couldn't put this memoir down because I found the story intriguing and bittersweet. The synopsis of a gay uncle taking in his troubled teenage niece grabbed my attention. At first, I thought I'd be reading a novel, but felt delighted when I noticed I was reading a memoir--true story with real people.

I don't think I will forget Uncle Eddy and Tiffany anytime soon. They grew on me like friends.

i picked this up at a library book sale ...

I bought this because I wanted to read more about queer families. I found it unsatisfying and never truly got interested in the story. I'm not sure the rich-people's-memoirs genre is really my thing.

I wrote the damned thing. I'd better love it!

Loved it and think it should be on the High school required reading list. I finished it a long time ago - just for got to update!

1 1/2 stars. The story of a gay man in NYC taking in his troubled 13-year-old niece is obviously far from my own experience. That would have been OK. I was even prepared to read things that would try my patience with the girl's behavior, but I hadn't been prepared to so dislike the uncle. At it's core, this is a parenting book, and it does reflect that journey. However, the writer seems too pleased with himself throughout, and the end is unsatisfyingly abrupt.