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Summary: A definite read for soon to be dads!
Review: As noted in many other reviews, most books on parenting/child birth are from a womans perspective, and do not address the thought/concerns of the father. For those dads that want to engage, this book answers most of your questions and concerns.You will realize in the end that there are a lot of guys out there that want to help, and are concerned, but don't know what to do, or where to ask directions (typical) - this book is a comfort, and a required read.
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Summary: Great but there is one major problem
Review: I picked this book up at the library to see if it would help my husband after seeing it at my relative's homes. I also read it to make sure the author was not coming off half-cocked. The book is great but there is one major problem: most men I know, husband included, HATE to read. No matter how enthusiastic my husband was about the impending birth of our child, there was no way he was going to take the time to read up on the changes in a woman's body, etc. Brothers-in-law and brothers, too. None of them cracked the book open even though they are very much men of the new millenium and have become very hands-on fathers. I resorted to telling my husband stuff that the book said, which worked out fine, but don't expect every man to actually READ the book.
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Summary: The best dad book out there
Review: There are a million books out there for moms to be, but the dearth of books for dads is downright depressing. This book was like a ray of light for me as our child's due date approached. So much common sense information that you're wondering about but don't know where to look for answers. He gives you a great idea of what your wife is going through and what's happening with the baby. And, most importantly, he talks about what YOU are likely to be feeling and thinking. I found myself nodding along so many times as I read this book. It was invaluable and I can't recommend it highly enough. We are expecting kid number two and I am re-reading it. It's been a great way to get me back in the mindset of having a new kid in the family. Buy it! Buy it! Buy it!
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Summary: A must have for a first pregnancy!
Review: This is our first baby. I wanted my husband to be equally involved. I saw this book and saw that a man had a hand in writing it so I thought that my husband would be more apt to reading it. Since he has been reading this book, he has gotten more excited about the pregnancy and I have noticed a sort of change in him; he is more understanding and receptive to my needs and what I have been going through which has made my first pregnancy a more enjoyable experience. He has also been known to say "Honey, guess what I read about..." I am very grateful for this book! I have read most of the comments here and believe that if the negative comment writers could have seen the change in my husband that they would change their minds about this book!
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Summary: Good balance of perspective and information
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It's not too clinical, though it does have sections in each chapter for what's going on with the mother, the baby, and you. The writer isn't afraid to reveal the worries and concerns he had through his wife's pregnancies, and he takes the time to speak to adoptive fathers and those whose pregnancies end in miscarriage. So he doesn't try too hard to write a "guy" book, and at the same time isn't overly sensitive and touchy-feely. It's a nice balance of a human voice while still being informative. I'm really glad I bought it, and it's definitely recommended reading for other men who are new to the whole process. In fact, it might even be useful for those who have gone through it before, but I'm not sure, not having been there yet myself.
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Summary: A stereotypical view of men and fathers.
Review: Nothing new in this book. It's the same old stereotype of men and fathers. Sexist and way behind the times.
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Summary: My Book About Me
Review: A quick Amazon search reveals 3,523 pregnancy books on the market. How many of these are written for the mother? About 3,510. A dozen others use sarcasm and exaggerated humor -- often at the expense of the pregnant mother -- rather than useful information to draw the heathen male into the future world of parenting. There has got to be a better way for a father-to-be to learn what he has gotten himself into. Fortunately there is. The Expectant Father is that 3,523rd book. It is a well-written, month-by-month explanation of what is going on both emotionally and physically with the mother, the baby, and you the father. At 250 pages plus references, it is packed with information while still being portable. It doesn't necessarily go into a great amount of detail on each subject, but it mentions most important things at least in passing, and you can always refer to the Internet or What to Expect... (which your partner will undoubtedly have on her nightstand) for more details. Be forewarned: this book is slightly new-agey at points. But hey, Brott is just offering suggestions that the reader is free to ignore. Overall this is a useful reference written with the father-to-be in mind as a principal reader, not an afterthought.
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Summary: Funny, accurate and understandable
Review: This is a great book for an expectant father (and mother). My wife even felt it did a better job of explaining things than the bevy of books she bought. It's level-headed, straight-forward, yet humorous and approachable. I looked forward to reading each chapter (divided by months). I even re-read some chapters, they were so good. Oftentimes, I would read the chapter aloud and my wife would say, "I didn't read anything about that in MY books!" Buy it, read it, pass it on!
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Summary: Not as informative as wife's books, not as funny as men's
Review: For actual info on what's happening in there, wife's books were much better. For laughs (which is what I really wanted), I preferred "Breathe! A Guy's guide to Pregnancy" or "My Boys Can Swim." But some guys will like this. Just seemed a little milquetoast for me. Is that how you spell Milquetoast? What is milquetoast? Hmm... Anyhow - those are my thoughts.
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Summary: Good For both Moms and Dads
Review: I bought this for my soon to be dad but I ended up reading it as well. I really enjoyed the charts and descriptions of what the new addition will be doing at the different stages of his new life. I also loved how the book gave him my perspective and was letting him in on how I was feeling. But what I really enjoyed was how it gave me insight on how he might be feeling throughout my pregnancy. I think that was vital so we both were able to see how the other one was feeling and how that was perfectly normal, other people go through that too.
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