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Bringing Up Baby: The Modern Man's Guide to Fatherhood
An easy-to-use reference for prospective fathers combines practical advice with entertaining information, illustrations, and sidebars as it offers a complete introduction to the art of parenting and covers such topics as common parenting myths, labor and delivery, nappies, and more. Original. 50,000 first printing.
- GenresParenting
144 pages, Paperback
First published May 2, 2006
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February 17, 2013
Written "for men by a man".
A short, somewhat sardonic paternal logistical guide to parenting--from pregnancy on to the first year. The book goes above and beyond the practical 'For Dummies' angle to serve as a sometimes crass, matter-of-fact instruction manual--complete with directions, checklists, tips, and hints for most standard instances a father is likely to encounter.
Generally the writing style is endearing, and the medical information is both accurate and simply explained. The visual aid illustrations and 50's style photos are a quirky touch that makes the whole experience more entertaining and gentler on the eyes.
Favorite Quotes:
*"I could say at this point that it's not your fault, that women's bodies undergo major hormonal shifts as they prepare for motherhood, but I won't lie to you. It's entirely your fault. That's why it's a good idea to arm yourself with knowledge, an extra dose of patience, and perhaps a 12-year-old single malt."
*"As tempting as it might be to dress baby to look like a cherub in a fluffy bunny outfit, try to avoid gimmicky baby clothes. On the other hand, having a good laugh at baby's expense just might help lighten the mood."
*"While the various nuances of baby's diarrhea may be fascinating to you, don't burden friends and relatives with details."
A short, somewhat sardonic paternal logistical guide to parenting--from pregnancy on to the first year. The book goes above and beyond the practical 'For Dummies' angle to serve as a sometimes crass, matter-of-fact instruction manual--complete with directions, checklists, tips, and hints for most standard instances a father is likely to encounter.
Generally the writing style is endearing, and the medical information is both accurate and simply explained. The visual aid illustrations and 50's style photos are a quirky touch that makes the whole experience more entertaining and gentler on the eyes.
Favorite Quotes:
*"I could say at this point that it's not your fault, that women's bodies undergo major hormonal shifts as they prepare for motherhood, but I won't lie to you. It's entirely your fault. That's why it's a good idea to arm yourself with knowledge, an extra dose of patience, and perhaps a 12-year-old single malt."
*"As tempting as it might be to dress baby to look like a cherub in a fluffy bunny outfit, try to avoid gimmicky baby clothes. On the other hand, having a good laugh at baby's expense just might help lighten the mood."
*"While the various nuances of baby's diarrhea may be fascinating to you, don't burden friends and relatives with details."
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