Interacting with the bizarre and intense, Allen's heretofore-unchallenged life comes under question, leading him to embark on a journey of self-discovery through issues such as addiction, intolerance, and men and masculinity.
With the help of a therapist and his new collection of friends, Allen struggles to break free from his father and define for himself what it means to be a man.
Funny and touching, the story depicts the process of change as it is, often painful, sometimes humorous, always challenging.