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Summary: A book to give you nightmares!
Review: This is the most depressing book I've ever had the misfortune to read. That's sad because I loved "29 and Counting." I expected great things from this author, but she really missed the mark.Tilsner's "tongue-in-cheek" style is condescending. She definitely presents a true picture of the trials of parenthood, but they're not balanced with any of the joys. Basically you come away from the book thinking that when your baby comes your life is going to be over and the rest of the world (friends, parents, the author!) are going to be laughing at your naiveté. I'm not blind enough to think that our lives aren't going to change dramatically and in innumerable ways when our child comes, but that's what we signed on for. We're looking forward to the "insanity" because it's all part of what we signed on for. I guess if you weren't planning on having a child or you're so set in your lifestyle that you can't accomodate change, then she's probably right. Everything's going to feel like your world is coming apart and your life is ruined. But I think it's a real disservice to parents-to-be to paint such a bleak picture. Sure, it's done with humor, but to me, that makes it all the more unsettling. What expecting parent wants to feel like they're going to be the butt of some cosmic joke? ...
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