Who SH*T In My Pool?
There comes a moment in everyone’s life where you stop, look around, and think, “What the hell happened here?”
This book is about that moment.
It’s not a self-help manual. It’s not a memoir in the traditional sense. It’s a collection of hard truths, dark humor, raw observations, and the kind of reflections that only come after enough time in the deep end—of life, love, loss, and everything in between.
I call it “Who SH*T in My Pool” because that’s exactly what life feels like sometimes. You work hard to build something—relationships, careers, homes, trust—and someone comes along and ruins it with one careless act, one betrayal, one lie, or one tragic turn. And suddenly, the water’s not so clear anymore.
Don’t mistake this for hopelessness. If anything, this book is about survival. About finding the tools to clean the pool, no matter how bad it smells. It’s about owning your story—even the parts you wish had never happened, because somewhere in the mess, there’s clarity. There’s healing. There’s truth.
That’s kind of the point of this book. Life is full of SH*T—yours, mine, and everyone else’s. Some of it we make. Some of it is dumped on us. Sometimes we swim through it. Sometimes we’re the ones doing the dumping (intentionally or not).
And every once in a while, we’re just floating there, asking the question…
Who SH*T in my pool?
So take a deep breath. The water might be murky, but we’re diving in anyway.
Welcome to the pool.
Let’s clean it up.
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About Who SH*T in My Pool?
Who SH*T In My Pool? is written for readers who are tired of sugar-coating life. It speaks to people who’ve been through messy situations—personal, professional, and emotional—and are ready to laugh, reflect, and relate. The tone is irreverent, brutally honest, and deeply human, appealing to those who want storytelling that validates their own experiences without preaching or posturing.
A Journey Through Life
Reflections on Life's Challenges and Healing
Who SH*T in My Pool? is for anyone navigating life’s absurdities with a mix of frustration and humor. Aimed at adults 30+, it speaks to those dealing with aging, toxic workplaces, family drama, and broken systems—healthcare, politics, religion. With sharp wit and raw honesty, it’s perfect for readers who’ve been through some shit and are ready to laugh, relate, and maybe even heal. Think life lessons, and emotional survival—all in one messy swim.
About the Author...
Dan E. Altmanson is a seasoned executive turned author, drawing on decades of hands-on experience in business leadership and personal reinvention. Having spent much of his life leading organizations through crisis—fighting fraud, navigating conflicts, and carrying the weight of “holding it all together”—Dan eventually turned to channeling his insight into writing.
His debut book, Who SH*T in My Pool?, is not a memoir, but part social commentary, and entirely unfiltered. With sharp wit, unflinching honesty, and the kind of wisdom forged in failure, Dan explores the messy realities of modern life—mental health, addiction, financial collapse, religion, family dysfunction, and the crushing expectations placed on those seen as the “pillars.” He doesn’t write from theory—he writes from the trenches.
Dan’s voice is raw, insightful, and deeply human. His stories connect with anyone who’s ever felt broken, burdened, or buried under it all—and who still finds the strength to laugh, fight, and rebuild. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Dan’s journey gives him a rare perspective on what really matters in the end.
Because the truth is, we all have our pool—and sooner or later, someone SH*Ts in it. The real story is what you do next.
Life's Hard Truths
Explore raw observations and dark humor in a collection that reflects on life's complexities.
Raw Life Reflections
Dive into a collection of hard truths and humor that resonate with life's challenges. Life doesn’t come with filters, and sometimes the truth hits like a punch to the gut. These are the moments when the masks fall off, when we stare straight into the mess of our choices, losses, and regrets. Raw life reflections are about owning the scars and the laughter, the late-night doubts, and the stubborn hope that tomorrow might still surprise us. It’s not pretty, but it’s real—and sometimes, real is all we’ve got.
Dark Humor Insights
Discover the blend of humor and reality that captures the essence of life's unpredictable journey. Who SH*T in My Pool? dives into life’s messiest moments with a splash of dark humor. It’s the kind of humor that sneaks in when the situation is so absurd, unfair, or heartbreaking that all you can do is laugh. From family drama and workplace politics to medical mayhem and generational clashes, these stories find the comic relief in the chaos—reminding us that sometimes, the best way to survive life’s “pool accidents” is to laugh before you dive back in.
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Real Insights & Reviews
Discover the raw truths and humor that life presents us.
“This book hit me like a slap and a hug at the same time. It doesn’t sugarcoat anything—every chapter made me feel like I was having a brutally honest conversation with a friend who’s been through it all. It’s smart, sharp, and strangely comforting.”
Jordan Smith
New York
“I laughed, cringed, nodded, and even teared up reading Who SHIT in My Pool? It’s the most relatable, painfully funny reflection on modern chaos I’ve ever read—like someone finally said out loud all the things we’re too polite to admit. Dan E. Altmanson pulls no punches, but somehow still leaves room for hope. Raw, real, and ridiculously good.”
Jen Jones
Detroit
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