Family
A celebration of five generations bound by unconditional love — the relationships, rituals, and small moments that built one Chicago family.
June 2026 Author of the Month
Joel Dubin
Author of The Norman and Phyllis Show: A Memoir About Crazy Parents
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Biography
A storyteller of family and heritage.
Joel Dubin invites readers into a heartfelt and humorous journey through family life in The Norman and Phyllis Show.
Through unforgettable stories, family history, humor, and genuine emotion, the memoir celebrates five generations of Jewish immigrant heritage, the eccentric personalities of Norman and Phyllis, and the enduring power of unconditional family love.
Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, touching memories, and fascinating stories from Chicago life, the book explores the extraordinary lives of two unforgettable parents whose quirks, generosity, and humanity created memories that will stay with readers forever.
At its heart, this memoir is a celebration of family, resilience, tradition, and the love that binds generations together.
About the Book
The Norman and Phyllis Show
A Memoir About Crazy Parents
Genre
Memoir
Setting
Chicago
Format
Paperback · eBook
A humorous and heartfelt memoir about Joel Dubin's eccentric parents and their remarkable lives in Chicago — five generations of Jewish immigrant history, unforgettable family adventures, hilarious public moments, restaurant stories, neighborhood legends, and a touching portrait of parental love and sacrifice.
Synopsis
Inside the memoir.
Chicago Stories
Restaurants, neighborhoods, and unforgettable public moments — the city itself becomes a character in the lives of Norman and Phyllis.
Humor
Laugh-out-loud anecdotes about eccentric parents whose quirks turned everyday life into something cinematic.
Heritage
A tribute to Jewish immigrant heritage spanning five generations — tradition carried forward through stories, food, and shared memory.
Love
Beneath every laugh is a portrait of parental love: generous, imperfect, and fierce.
Legacy
What two unforgettable parents leave behind — and how a son chooses to remember them on the page.
"They weren't so crazy after all — just loving parents who gave their all."
— Joel Dubin
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Joel's upcoming live event.
Featured Live Event
The Norman and Phyllis Show: A Live Discussion with Joel Dubin
Monday · January 5, 197011:00 AM ESTZoom · link emailed 24h before
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