Tell Me About Your Bad Guys

In Tell Me about Your Bad Guys, Michael Dowdy reflects on his experience of fathering through a poetic lens shaped by his anxiety disorder. The essays blend simple moments of presence with complex societal issues, exploring the impact of misogyny, school shootings, and climate change on fatherhood. With a focus on self-reflection and openness, Dowdy challenges traditional narratives of fatherhood and engages with his daughter's probing questions, all while infusing the work with dark humor. The book emphasizes that fathering is not a fixed identity but an evolving process marked by trial and error.