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Summary: You'll need Kleenex...and not for the usual reason.
Review: During both of my pregnanices, I read several books on parenting and pregnancy, and this is the only one that made me laugh so hard I ran the risk of snorting pop up my nose.Most of the books pregnant women read contain about seventeen thousand facts. None of these facts are funny, unless you count sentences such as "You need four servings of dairy and an extra serving of protein every day, along with plenty of fruits and vegetables." This is VERY funny when you can't keep anything down besides Idaho Spuds brand mashed potatoes. Martha Brockenbrough gets the joke, and it's that brand of rueful humor that makes this book so delightful. Martha has captured the vernacular of pregnancy, sounding more like a very funny best friend than like your 10th-grade health teacher (the usual tone of pregnancy reference books). The humor is beautifully balanced with touching reminders that parenting is wonderful, mysterious, and a wildly unpredictable experience that will change you forever. Buy this one, but keep a Kleenex handy--you don't want to get diet Coke all over your nice new book.
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Summary: A nice surprise
Review: Honestly, I only read the book after my wife sat up in bed all night giggling over it. Then it was the same for me. I read it in one sitting. Our daughter is 3 years old, but reading this book brought it all back. I came on today to buy another copy...I definitely recommend it.
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Summary: Great read - Great gift!
Review: I discovered these short stories on MSN, shortly after my first pregnancy. Some of the stories made me laugh 'til I hurt - others were so right on target they could make you cry. This is a great book to give as a gift to friends who are expecting.
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Summary: If you need a good laugh....
Review: I first discovered Martha on MSN when I was pregnant. She was a few weeks ahead of me, and it was GREAT - I laughed so hard at her take on the whole experience (and cried too - but that's to be expected). If you're pregnant, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this book. And if you can, try to read it slowly - just one story a week. Of course you'll want to be greedy and gobble it all up, but it was (and still is) a treat to get something new to laugh at each week, just when you need it most.
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Summary: Martha is the big sister you wish you had!
Review: I have been reading Martha's columns for years...got hooked on her pregnancy diary through msn.com/women. I love the way she writes, and her views on life, relationships, and family which come through loud and clear! This book will make a WONDERFUL gift for baby showers, and for your newly pg friends and relatives! Big Thumbs UP!
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Summary: Wish this book was around when I was pregnant!!
Review: I have had the experience of reading this book with a nineteen month old in the midst of toddlerhood underfoot. I laughed out loud and wished many times as I was reading that this book was around when I was pregnant!! I could so totally relate to many of the situations that Martha encountered while pregnant and a new mom! This is a must read for any newly pregnant women or any even thinking about getting pregnant! This is going to be my baby shower gift to give at many showers to come!
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Summary: As always, funny, wity, DELIGHTFUL!
Review: I have throughly enjoyed reading Martha's columns for years on Encarta. She is wity and simply a delight to read. When I read she was writing a book I knew it would be great...I wasn't disappointed. Even though I don't have kids, I have many friends that do. If you want a book that will make you laugh at the everyday events in life and remind you that life is simply wonderful. This is the book for you. Single or married. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Wonderful, Warm and Funny!
Review: I loved this book. It is just the perfect guide for anyone who is pregnant, or plans to be, or even someone who has been through the joys of starting a family a long time ago. I found Martha's columns when I was pregnant and I have been a huge fan of her writing ever since! This book also makes a great gift. I have already given three of them to friends and everyone loves it! Bravo, Martha!
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Summary: You need humour when you're feeling like a whale!
Review: I started reading Martha's column on MSN while I was pregnant. You'll think of her as your best girlfriend who shares the unexpected reality of pregnancy and babies. This book is a refreshing change from all the "What to Expect" style books. I bought a copy as soon as it was available (at B&N in Lynnwood), and moved the books to the New Fiction pile. I hope it made a difference. Makes a great gift.
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Summary: You need humour when you're feeling like a whale!
Review: I started reading Martha's column on MSN while I was pregnant. You'll think of her as your best girlfriend who shares the unexpected reality of pregnancy and babies. This book is a refreshing change from all the "What to Expect" style books. I bought a copy as soon as it was available (at B&N in Lynnwood), and moved the books to the New Fiction pile. I hope it made a difference. Makes a great gift.
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