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Summary: NOT everything your doctor won't tell
Review: Yes, it was funny, but it could've been more responsible. EVERYTHING your doctor won't tell is quite a claim, and it simply doesn't begin to live up to it. Though it's a good laugh, every book on natural childbirth that I've read has been far more informative.
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Summary: Lots of laughs - enjoy!
Review: I read The Girlfriends' Guide after the birth of my second child and I must agree, Vicki and her friends were right on target with many of their comments and observations. It's not often you find a book that cheerfully discusses the many thoughts, feelings and emotions that one goes through during pregnancy and does so in a manner that is both entertaining and truthful. The girlfriends were a little more sarcastic about the whole pregnancy experience than I would have liked and I strongly disagreed with the comment that "anyone who tells you they love being pregnant is lying" (because I love being pregnant - really!)- but if you can just take the book in the same manner you would a good gab session with your girlfriends, you will get several much needed laughs and a lot of insight into what pregnancy is really all about. I recommend The Pregnancy Book if you want a book that is more traditional and addresses the medical aspects of pregnancy, and We're Pregnant! if you are looking for a couple's view of the whole process of being pregnant, giving birth and becoming new parents.
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Summary: If this is your first pregnancy, you must read this book!
Review: This book is the perfect supplement to books like "What to Expect When Your Expecting." It is not so much a medical approach to pregnancy, but instead a practical approach. I was so glad to learn what I did from this book rather than just find out the hard way. "The Girlfriends" advice is straight forward and understandable. And like the title says, you really will learn things that your doctor won't tell you (nor will other books). Furthermore, the author has a wonderful sense of humor making the book a delightful read. Don't make this the only pregnancy book you read, but do make sure you read it!
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Summary: Very informative and entertaining!
Review: I got this book during my first pregnancy. I wanted something that could explain things to me in more of an informal "layman" sort of way. That's exactly what this book did. Vicki went about explaining pregnancy from her understanding and point of view based on her own experiences and experiences of her close friends. She did a good job with the disclaimer in the beginning, so that I understood that there were alot of her opinions included which were not necessarily fact. I knew how seriously to take the book. I appreciated that the book went into the fears and feelings many pregnant women (and husbands!) have, that a doctor may not address. For instance, she mentioned her dislike of maternity underwear and I could totally relate! This is definitely a companion book to something more technical and backed by facts such as "What to Expect When You're Expecting". This is a great book. The reader just needs to make sure to take it for what the author is offering: her personal view and understanding of pregnancy.
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Summary: Funny, helpful advice
Review: I have already recommended this book to everyone else I know that is pregnant. Since this is my first pregnancy and I don't have the benefit of a mother who is still living, this was the next best thing. I laughed so hard reading this that my husband kept coming in and wanting to know what was so funny. The examples of "girlfriends" pregancy experience were so helpful and it is good to know that I am not losing my mind or doing something wrong--I am just pregnant! I have the books with all the medical facts and details but I just needed a girlfriend to give me the real scoop on this pregnancy thing! Thanks Vickie!
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Summary: In poor taste
Review: I bought this book only to find myself returning it the following day. Although there were some good tips, the author's "potty mouth" took away from anything of great value written here & she definitely did not write this for the average woman in America .If you have any amount of class, not to mention want a more informative medical guide to pregnancy, get a more informative book like "What to expect while your'e expecting"
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Summary: A Must Have
Review: I am expecting for the first time and have been scouring the book stores for informative books about pregnancy. This is the perfect supplement to the more comprehensive pregnancy books available(The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby). Although some of the other books are very informative about the science behind pregnancy and it symptoms and complications, this book is a breath of fresh air. It gives the reader a down to earth, "my best girlfriend" approach to pregnancy, that reasures you that your pregnancy symptoms (physical and emotional) are normal and that you can laugh about them. You have to use your best judgement or other resources for the more complicateted intracacies of pregnancy, but she does a great job of reminding us that throughout pregnancy we are still human, with individual physical changes that may happen, human emotions and imperfections. It's not the end of the world if you don't follow every diet plan, excercise plan, or every inch of advice given by some other comprehensive resources. This book is definate must have for expectant moms.
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Summary: Your New Best Girlfriend
Review: I recently found out I'm pregnant for the first time, and sorting through the piles of pregnancy books and manuals in the bookstore, I came across The Girlfriend's Guide. I was laughing by the time I read the second sentence. Vicki Iovine has provided a candid, hilarious, and informative guide about everything a mother-to-be can expect. She provides stories and examples from her friends' pregnancies, as well as her own, to assure any woman that what she's experiencing is normal. She also lays to rest many of the old wives tales and exaggerated dangers concerning pregnancy. Having read this book, I feel relieved, excited, and much more prepared. I plan on buying this book as a gift for any of my friends when they get pregnant.
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Summary: I Wanted to Throw Away this Book after Reading it Because...
Review: the information in this book doesn't apply to most people as it claims to and made me feel depressed that all I could do while pregnant was eat and get fat. The chapter about exercise is inaccurate and depressing to say the least. If you're a couch potato and plan to stay that way while pregnant than this is the book for you. If you're active and plan to live your life while pregnant DO NOT get this book. As my doctor told me everyone has a bad story about pregnancy and not to listen to them, my advice is the same for this book, it seams to be full of bad stories and experiences and shouldn't be bought.
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Summary: Very funny - not to be taken seriously
Review: I thought the book was very funny. I didn't agree with all her views on natural childbirth, among other things, but it didn't bother me too much because I read it for entertainment value. I did get some good tips here and there. I was annoyed at the endless references to her formerly "skinny self." Well, she is a former Playboy centerfold! Read it for fun, but don't expect to use it as a medical reference!
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