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Summary: Not at all what you may think it is
Review: I got this book because I was frantic about my newborn screaming his head off at 3 am and was looking for an antidote to the "What to Expect..." book and was sadly dissapointed. This book offers no advice about taking care of the baby, it really deals with taking care of yourself. That may be fine for some, but I still am up now at 3am with no idea what to do for my son and his crying. I returned it. I think it should be listed as a mother's guide to herself rather than a "baby book" You would be better off with the Dr Sears books instead if you are looking for baby advice.
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Summary: Humorous, but Worthless
Review: The one star is for charity. With its melodramatic, worst case senario approach to birth and motherhood, this book, which should NOT be referred to as a guide, can scare the hell out of new and expecting moms who are looking for clear cut, reassuring straight talk about first year motherhood. This book belongs in the humor section, not the parenting reference section. Vicki Iovine didn't do any of use a favor by writing this book.
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Summary: Vicki's Perspective is hilarious....
Review: I thought that this book was absolutely wonderful. I actually read it a couple of months before the birth of my first child and I cried real tears I laughed so hard! Anyone who has a problem with this book or takes it as a serious parenting guide should really get a grip. If you are the kind of woman that loves to laugh and sees the humor in life, then this book is for you. If not, you'd be better off seeking the advice of your OB/GYN and pediatrican.
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Summary: What a crock!
Review: This book is full of misinformation and personal opinion presented as fact. If she wanted to write a humor book about pregnancy, she should have written one, but she calls this book a "guide," and, god help us, some poor women are probably going to take it that way.
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Summary: A new mom must-have
Review: This book is witty and funny as well as supportive. Most books on motherhood and infant care tell it how it should be in a perfect world and if everything went along like a textbook; this book tells it like it really is, and can save a new mom's sanity. It gave me comic relief and helped me laugh at my sleep deprivation and my new role as mother. I recommend it for mothers who need a good laugh and a shoulder to cry on.
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Summary: Must have for all new moms!
Review: This is an excellent book for all new mothers. It addresses common concerns regarding baby's health and welfare and mom's state of mind with humor and realistic wisdom. This book has none of the preachiness or "Pollyanna"-ness I found in other baby/child development books. The best thing about this book is that it is true to REAL life. I am so glad I gave in and purchased this book, even though I had bought about six baby/child books already!
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Summary: Boring and annoying
Review: I liked the Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy because I thought it was funny, so I got this one, expecting more of the same. I didn't find it very funny at all! Plus, I disagree with many of her negative views on parenting. Heck, I get frustrated at times like everyone else, but parenting has been a wonderful experience overall. I guess I just couldn't relate to her constant whining. I also found the emphasis on weight loss irritating. Interestingly, I disagreed with some of her views in the Pregnancy Guide, too, but I thought that book was entertaining enough to outweigh the annoyance factor. With this book, I was simply annoyed.
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Summary: excellent first book for first mother's to be!
Review: READ THIS FIRST!!!! It will make every other book or article less confusing and scary.
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Summary: Made me laugh through post-partum days
Review: Being a new mom can be a lonely experience! I know that there were times when, after three plus hours of enduring colicy crying, I thought I was the only person to ever feel what I felt. I thought Vicky Iovine's book was reassuring and funny. I have to admit, there were sections that I read and thought "I won't experience this." For example, the chapter about "competitive mommying" -- but now I do see how competitive some moms can be! She does make some generalizations, but each reader just has to take what information/advice that applies to her and her baby. Also, she makes it very clear about what the book is not. It is not a book about baby care; it's a book to help the new mother navigate through new and unknown territory, and to laugh at herself sometimes.
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Summary: Ok book
Review: I like her style of writing...but geez, does she have to make so many generalizations? She states that ALL parents eventually CIO and makes it sound bad if you don't!!! Well, I didn't with either of my kids, thank you very much! In her column in a magazine she talks about letting her kids sleep with her but I don't remember that in the book. It is a fun read, but I wouldn't take too much of it very seriously.
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