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How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man

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Do you find yourself yelling at the TV? Are you incapable of reading instruction manuals? If so, you’re at risk of developing crotchety old man-itis, and this is the book for you.

We all have a crotchety old man in our lives. Maybe he’s your father, your grandfather, your brother, your husband—or, though you’d never admit it, even you! Author Mary McHugh’s 250 hilarious truths, illustrated by Adrienne Hartman, are a lighthearted razz of the grumpy old man prototype. You know the one: he salts everything automatically before tasting it, he thinks he’s the best driver to ever grace pavement, and he still hasn’t learned how to empty the dishwasher. 

Compact in format, big on fun, and filled with hilarious insights,
How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man is a perfect Father’s Day, birthday, stocking stuffer, or holiday gift for any man who wants to ensure he doesn’t slip into the crotchety zone.
 


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mary McHugh is a writer and regular contributor to SeniorWomen.com. She is the author of 15 books, including How Not to Become a Little Old Lady. Mary has written for Good Housekeeping, TheNew York Times, and Family Circle.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted

B.H. · May 4, 2025

The funniest! My 60 year old dad loved it. It was the life of the party reading a lot of the phrases.

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!

L.D. · November 25, 2024

It was a gift for a 80 year old man.

3.0 out of 5 stars Thought it would be funnier

E.A.M. · May 18, 2024

Thought it would be funny to a boomer, but the jokes landed flat after the first 4 pages. Decent price for a few laughs.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cleaver content

N. · October 12, 2025

The book after I ordered it, as promised. It is small in size but had many pages. This was a little gift for my dad who was turning a big number 80 + The content was mostly clever. Dad liked it, but mom was insulted.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious

k.l. · December 14, 2024

Bought as a gift and it didn’t disappoint! So funny

1.0 out of 5 stars What about this book was funny?

S.D. · August 24, 2025

The website implied that this book was charming and funny but I found it misogynistic and inappropriate. I would never recommend this book for anyone.Honestly I love a good laugh but it literally just demeans women in most of its pages. I would be embarrassed to have this on my book shelf.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought this for a crotchety old man

A.H. · March 6, 2023

This book is small, fits in the palm of my hand. However, the contents are composed more of things crotchety old men do, rather than telling someone how to avoid becoming one. I purchased this as a gift for a good friend who everyone calls Pepaw because he said he's looking forward to yelling at young children to get off his lawn. Many if the things in this book, "Pepaw" does. It always gives us a laugh when he pulls the book out!

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected

M. · December 15, 2023

I bought this book for my brother as a joke, but I was not expecting the content to be critic, comment level, boomer slamming. I thought this book was supposed to be funny, but I can't get over the obvious stereotyping, and the critically abusive shots in this book. It reads as if a wife is calling out her partner and not in funny way. There is a way to have fun telling someone they are crotchety without being offensive or cruel. Did not enjoy this, this was an expensive fire starter.

Retiree Loved It

S.B. · February 12, 2024

Bought this for a newly retired family member. He started reading it right away and was laughing with every page.

Brilliant

b. · July 9, 2023

Excellent

Book

M. · September 8, 2023

Book is extremely small - not apparent in advertisement.

Very small.

H.R. · November 15, 2021

It was a complete surprise when I opened the delivery box - the book is just 3" square. I really did expect it to be of a more usual book size. The contents were good though. Just a shame it was so small. It was a gift and looked so insignificant wrapped up.

Funny but really small pulm size book

A. · December 14, 2020

Really small hand palm size but it is funny inside. Expected bigger size and give four stars.

How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man

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How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man

Product ID: U0740781553
Condition: New

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How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man-0
Type: Paperback

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Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

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Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

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Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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Description:

Do you find yourself yelling at the TV? Are you incapable of reading instruction manuals? If so, you’re at risk of developing crotchety old man-itis, and this is the book for you.

We all have a crotchety old man in our lives. Maybe he’s your father, your grandfather, your brother, your husband—or, though you’d never admit it, even you! Author Mary McHugh’s 250 hilarious truths, illustrated by Adrienne Hartman, are a lighthearted razz of the grumpy old man prototype. You know the one: he salts everything automatically before tasting it, he thinks he’s the best driver to ever grace pavement, and he still hasn’t learned how to empty the dishwasher. 

Compact in format, big on fun, and filled with hilarious insights,
How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man is a perfect Father’s Day, birthday, stocking stuffer, or holiday gift for any man who wants to ensure he doesn’t slip into the crotchety zone.
 


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mary McHugh is a writer and regular contributor to SeniorWomen.com. She is the author of 15 books, including How Not to Become a Little Old Lady. Mary has written for Good Housekeeping, TheNew York Times, and Family Circle.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted

B.H. · May 4, 2025

The funniest! My 60 year old dad loved it. It was the life of the party reading a lot of the phrases.

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!

L.D. · November 25, 2024

It was a gift for a 80 year old man.

3.0 out of 5 stars Thought it would be funnier

E.A.M. · May 18, 2024

Thought it would be funny to a boomer, but the jokes landed flat after the first 4 pages. Decent price for a few laughs.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cleaver content

N. · October 12, 2025

The book after I ordered it, as promised. It is small in size but had many pages. This was a little gift for my dad who was turning a big number 80 + The content was mostly clever. Dad liked it, but mom was insulted.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious

k.l. · December 14, 2024

Bought as a gift and it didn’t disappoint! So funny

1.0 out of 5 stars What about this book was funny?

S.D. · August 24, 2025

The website implied that this book was charming and funny but I found it misogynistic and inappropriate. I would never recommend this book for anyone.Honestly I love a good laugh but it literally just demeans women in most of its pages. I would be embarrassed to have this on my book shelf.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought this for a crotchety old man

A.H. · March 6, 2023

This book is small, fits in the palm of my hand. However, the contents are composed more of things crotchety old men do, rather than telling someone how to avoid becoming one. I purchased this as a gift for a good friend who everyone calls Pepaw because he said he's looking forward to yelling at young children to get off his lawn. Many if the things in this book, "Pepaw" does. It always gives us a laugh when he pulls the book out!

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected

M. · December 15, 2023

I bought this book for my brother as a joke, but I was not expecting the content to be critic, comment level, boomer slamming. I thought this book was supposed to be funny, but I can't get over the obvious stereotyping, and the critically abusive shots in this book. It reads as if a wife is calling out her partner and not in funny way. There is a way to have fun telling someone they are crotchety without being offensive or cruel. Did not enjoy this, this was an expensive fire starter.

Retiree Loved It

S.B. · February 12, 2024

Bought this for a newly retired family member. He started reading it right away and was laughing with every page.

Brilliant

b. · July 9, 2023

Excellent

Book

M. · September 8, 2023

Book is extremely small - not apparent in advertisement.

Very small.

H.R. · November 15, 2021

It was a complete surprise when I opened the delivery box - the book is just 3" square. I really did expect it to be of a more usual book size. The contents were good though. Just a shame it was so small. It was a gift and looked so insignificant wrapped up.

Funny but really small pulm size book

A. · December 14, 2020

Really small hand palm size but it is funny inside. Expected bigger size and give four stars.

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