# Failure Is Not Not an Option: How the Chubby Gay Son of a Jesus-Obsessed Lesbian Found Love, Family, and Podcast Success . . . and a Bunch of Other St - Hardcover

by **Patrick Hinds** (Author)

**_Wall Street Journal_ Bestseller**

_Publishers Weekly_ Bestseller

Patrick Hinds has failed. A lot. In fact, he's kind of an expert at it--which is why he's uniquely qualified to say that failure is a _good_ thing.

On paper, the chubby, poor, gay son of a lesbian who wrote pornographic letters to Jesus isn't the person that you think of when you hear the word "success." Yet Patrick Hinds has somehow managed to bungle his way through to become the successful co-host of _True Crime Obsessed_\--a podcast with more than 200 million downloads.

Before that, though, he failed at many, many things. Patrick's life is a series of fiascos, missteps, and just plain bad ideas. An eternal optimist, he's always thrown himself into everything he's done, even when he probably shouldn't have. He devoted himself to becoming an actor even though he was terrible, started a daycare even though he hated kids, and somehow had a disastrous time with Bea Arthur . . . even though he couldn't be gayer.

Both heartfelt and hilarious, _Failure Is Not_ Not _an Option_ lets Patrick's signature storytelling style shine--and it's also the _only_ book to bravely and definitively declare:

1: Failing simply means that you tried (and if you try enough, eventually success will be an option, too).  
2: Ted Bundy is. Not. Hot.

By trying, and yes, _failing_ at so many things, Patrick finally found his way--to a great career, a great husband, and a great family. Along the way, there were hurdles to jump, unexpected surprises, and no shortage of laughter. _Failure is Not NOT an Option_ is a fun and outrageous read that will raise you up--and provide a soft landing pad for the next time you fall.

### Author Biography

**Patrick Hinds** is the cocreator and host of _True Crime Obsessed_, one of the most popular true crime podcasts in the world. _True Crime Obsessed_, a true crime/comedy podcast, recaps true crime documentaries with humor, heart, and just the right amount of sass. _TCO_ has been featured in the _New York Times, Vogue, Newsweek_, and _Vulture_. _TCO_ tours live shows internationally and, in April of 2022, became the first podcast to play live on Broadway. With over 200 million downloads and counting, _True Crime Obsessed_ is one of the most recognizable podcasts in any genre.

Building on the success of _True Crime Obsessed_, in 2020, Patrick launched The Obsessed Network with his husband Steve Tipton. Since the creation of the network, Patrick and Steve have overseen the production of several popular original podcasts including _I Think Not!_, _Strange and Unexplained_, _Murder in Alliance_, and _Crimes of the Centuries._ In 2022, the network launched Obsessed Fest, a terribly fun annual convention of podcast enthusiasts and creators. Follow Patrick on Instagram and TikTok: @Patrickhinds\_

**Number of Pages:** 240

**Dimensions:** 0.79 x 9.06 x 5.91 IN

**Publication Date:** September 26, 2023

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