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The New Dad's Survival Guide: Man-to-Man Advice for First-Time Fathers |
Author: Scott Mactavish
Published: 2005-01-06 |
List price: $12.99
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Customer comments on this selection.
 The Father's Role
I find it very heartening that more and more fathers are taking an interest in parenting. When my wife became pregnant in the late 1970's, it was very rare for fathers to be involved and it was discouraged by many obstetricians. I was only allowed into the birth room at the very last moment and kept well away from the "action". My own involvement resulted in doing two books on fathers (long out of print and now irrelevant).
However, it is quite encouraging to see the extent to which men are embracing fatherhood and are becoming so active in the entire process. The more books on the topic the better and this book does fill a need and does so with humor. Some of the advice like how to prepare formula on page 61, however, is pretty standard fare though and the book is limited in only dealing with the period of birth through the first three months.
I personally found the newer book The Dysfunctional Father's Guide to Pregnancy Birth and Babies to be much more amusing and realistic. It deals with the period from planning to get pregnant to the first birthday. I loved the illustrations
Marvin Ross
A Bit Over the Top, It just Didn't work Out
I really wanted to like the book. I think it appeals to a slightly older generation. The book is sort of like a military guide/survivalist guide. There is definitely humor in it, but I didn't find it funny. There are all sorts of survival tips, but it was too demeaning for me to really like it. If you like sort of the macho man, military style, you'll love this book. It just didn't appeal to me.
Review is by Ramiel Nagel Healing Our Children: Because Your New Baby Matters! Sacred Wisdom for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting (ages 0-6) & Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition (First Edition).
 We have a winner!
A very funny and surprisingly helpful book. The survival tips and glossary are great and the clipart is terrific. Not everyone will 'get it'. The author wrote for guys and did a bangup job. I'm sure some super-sensitive types will complain, but so be it. At least us 'guys' have a book written for us!!
Entertaining and informative
It held my husband's attention and he actually took the advice seriously because it was obviously written by a "manly man" as opposed to some of the other books that I had him read. It was very humorous and offered practical advice focusing on after baby arrives. If you're looking for something to help him understand what you're gong through while you're pregnant, this isn't the book, but once you head to the hospital, this will give him some general direction (it is by no means a thorough instruction guide).
AWESOME
I got this book for my husband and also my best friends husband.. I wanted to read it first and HOLY COW this book was awesome! I loved the way how blunt and straight to the point in man terms this book was written.. HIGHLY recommend!!!!
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