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Summary: Trite
Review: This book was so trite and ridiculous. My husband just roled his eyes the whole time reading it. I feel it truly talked down to Fathers. I finally got my husband to read a book on pregnancy and child rearing only to have him finish it and say, "I told you these books were a waste of time!"
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Summary: All Dads-to-be Should Have This Book
Review: Mr. Brott: Thank you for your wonderful book. I know my wife doesn't fully realize just how much she benefited by having a husband who read and followed the advice within, but your words really did change the course of our home life during a potentially trying time for a new couple. The doctor who delivered my son saw that I held an interest in every single aspect of the fetus' development and the birth process. As such, he (and the nurses in their turns) kept me involved every step of the way. My newfound skills from your book really came into play with the new resident doctor whose people skills dictated that my wife's husband be excluded (by way of ignoring me) from all discussions. This doctor (a female) found out quickly that I was not just along for the ride. Both nurses in the delivery room actually told me that their jobs were made effectively redundant with me there. After 18 hours of watching how I cared for my wife, our charge nurse offered me a job as a nurse! "Could you start tomorrow?" I told her that all the men coming her should be armed with a book by one Armin Brott. Every mother has "What to Expect When Expecting"; there's no reason why every father should not have your books. My first-born is now three days old. As can be expected, I carry my latest purchase, "The New Father" around with me everywhere, reading whenever possible. Thank you again, sir.
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Summary: Great Book for First Time Fathers
Review: As a first time father I found this book easy to read and well laid out. I read a chapter a month and it was very helpful to me. Now that the baby is born I am buying "The New Father: A guide tot eh First Year" today.
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Summary: bad book
Review: As a dad, my wife bought this book when she became pregnant. I read the it and nothing seemed to help me. Then my mom gave me this great book called Pickles and Ice Cream a Father's guide to Pregnancy. This is a brief short book which truly made my wife's pregnancy much easier for me to deal with.
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Summary: the expectant father
Review: THIS BOOK STINKS. THERE IS A SEGMENT ON WHY HUSBANDS HAVE EXTRA-MARITAL AFFAIRS DURING THE LATE STAGES OF THE MOM'S PREGNANCY, AND THAT THERE IS A RATIONAL EXPLANATION FOR THIS, SO I GUESS SUPPORTING THOSE WHO PARTAKE IN INFIDELITY. SEEMS TO ME THIS
HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PREGNANCY, AND EVERYTHING TO DO WITH SUB-STANDARD EXCUSES FOR HUMAN-BEINGS AND THE NEED TO FEEL "O.K." WITH NOT BEING FAITHFUL TO THEIR SPOUSE. PERHAPS THAT SHOULD BE IN A DIFFERENT SECTION OF THE LIBRARY, NOT IN A BOOK WHERE SOMEONE IS TRYING TO LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF THE JOURNEY THAT AWAITS THEM IN THE HAPPIEST TIME OF THEIR LIFE. THIS BOOK IS A POOR
REPRESENTATION OF THE GREAT LITERATURE OUT THERE SOMEWHERE, THAT IS ACTUALLY HELPFUL AND THAT MIRRORS YOUR INTELLIGENCE AND JOY.
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Summary: 5 reasons why I bought this for my husband
Review: 1. to get him involved in my pregnancy right from day one 2. so that he would have his own pregnancy book to read while I was reading mine 3. so that he'd understand what was going on in his head (he's been so worried about me, the baby, money -- everything) 4. to encourage him to talk to me about what he's been thinking (I figured he could just point to a section in the book and say, "read this") 5. because I want him to read parenting books down the road.... As it turned out, my husband really liked this book. He's also really enjoyed the follow-up books by the same author, so if you're looking for some books for the father-to-be in your life, I'd recommend anything by Armin Brott.
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Summary: The book for Dads
Review: The Expectant Father is the best book out there for any man who is about to become a father. It is written with a sense of humor and it tells the expectant father how his life is about to change and why. Contrary to what another reader suggested, "What to Expect" and "Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn" are all wrong for Dads. The Dad-to-be can't get the facts if he fell asleep on page 3!
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Summary: Very very light reading.
Review: My husband made it through about 4 pages of this book before it began to grow mold on his nightstand. It was very light on content and didn't help him feel more prepared or informed. He actually enjoyed real books about pregnancy, like Pregnancy Childbirth & the Newborn and even What to Expect.
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Summary: Wonderful book for you both!!
Review: I bought this book for my husband. We're not yet parents and are wanting to get pregnant by the end of this year. But already he was worring about my health, problems with the baby, money, all the things guys worry about. So I wanted to get a book targeted for exactly what he is and will be feeling.
As soon as I got the book I started to read it and I love it!! It's geared from the man's point of view and gives a very brief monthly overview of what I'll go through, the devlopment of the baby, then details what he'll be thinking and experencing.
It always emphsizes doing things together, and being a good comunacator. It's a good book for couples to go through. You can't forget he's doing this too, his emotional needs are just as important.
Fantastic book for first time parents!!
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Summary: I love this book
Review: I must have bought 20 copies of this book for my expectant sons-in-law and for gifts to sons (and daughters) of my friends.
Some authors of pregnancy/childhood books are so pompous and dry and when they do attempt some humor, it sounds very contrived. I like Brott's book(s) because they are so down to earth and practical AND the guy has a quirky sense of humor. He's the father of three girls and he's in touch with the ups and downs of being a dad. He must be a great researcher because he tucks in a tremendous amount of information in a very concise manner. Brott also deserves a lot of credit for launching books for dads at a time when parenting books were all directed at moms.
Now moms should read Brott's book to get a glimpse into how the daddy feels.
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