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The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be
Armin A. Brott, Armin A. Brott
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Rank: 353
Superior, although not sufficient
(Falls Church, VA USA) December 3, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars
This is a great book, just don't let it be the ONLY book you read while
preparing for your new arrival. And don't just just "read what your wife
reads" but make sure she's getting a balanced perspective, not just the
mainstream stuff.
The best thing about this book is the format, which
gives you different areas to focus on each month so that you do not become
overwhelmed trying to do too many things at once, nor do you underestimate
the consistant progress you need to be making.Since many have already
written about what is good in this book, I would like to adress some of the
critics.
A larger share of the negative reviews seem to come from women.
Their husband wouldn't read it or it was not a complete as "What to
Expect..." I can only guess, but it may be that some of them have
problematic relationships to begin with.
Many detractors don't like the
"tone" of the book. I did not find it patronizing, condescending or
insulting in any way. It's an advice book for crying out loud, naturally
it's going to be somewhat instructional. If you are the type of person
who bristles when anyone tells you how to do anything than you will no
doubt have issues with this book any many other things.
Some found it
"new age-y" well, yes, it talks about feelings and does not offer any
religious content so to some that equates to the 70's and so on. In
response to owensmomma, who says that the section on diapers is pathetic;
I certainly agree that it's not very substantive (we use cloth as well),
but reasonable people can disagree on this.
The idea of this book is not
to present an exhaustive analysis of the pros and cons on various issues,
rather to bring them up and encourage you to do the research on the one's
where you and your partner are on the fence. One reviewer said: "...I
want to know stuff like how to change a diaper... , what I should be
thinking about in terms of saving for college (tax issues, investment
vehicles), whether I can take my wife to a smoke-filled restaurant once or
twice, etc., topics that are glossed over in this book." They are glossed
over because the answers are obvious.
But for that guy, here are the
answers: (1)You can not learn how to change a diaper in a book, the nurse
will show you. (2)Save as much as you possibly can (!) - you may need
half a million dollars to send your kid to 4 years of private school in 18
years, half that for a state school.
If you are looking for one book to
teach you the details of investing you are likely to fail. You either
need a good financial planner or you need to make a major effort to study
the subject.
(3)Finally, you can't allow your pregnant wife to be exposed
to smoke any more than you would bring a newborn into such a place.
Customer Review: 13 of 57
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The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be
Armin A. Brott, Armin A. Brott
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![]() | | 12. | Best Book | | (Sacramento, CA USA) January 8, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars | | When my wife was pregnant with our third child, I thought I knew pretty
much everything there was to know about pregnancy and birth. So I was
pretty skeptical when someone gave me a copy of this book. It answered a
lot... read full review |
![]() | | Current Review | | 13. | Superior, although not sufficient | | (Falls Church, VA USA) December 3, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars | | This is a great book, just don't let it be the ONLY book you read while
preparing for your new arrival. And don't just just "read what your wife
reads" but make sure she's getting a balanced perspective, not just... read full review |
![]() | | 14. | wonderful book -- why all the controversy? | | (herndon, va) November 21, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars | | When my wife got pregnant I actually got three copies of this book--two
from women. They all said that the book was great and I agree. The author
addressed my concerns without making me feel stupid or useless, which... read full review |
Editorials
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The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be
Armin A. Brott, Armin A. Brott
![]() | | | Amazon.com | | An information-packed guide to all the emotional, financial and physical
changes the father-to-be may experience during the course of his
partner's pregnancy. Incorporating the wisdom of top experts in the
field, from ... read full editorial |
![]() | | | From Publishers Weekly | | In an expanded and updated version of Brott's 1995 book, the authors once
again present a month-by-month guide to pregnancy for the father-to-be.
Illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons, the book divides each month... read full editorial |
![]() | | | From Library Journal | | There is plenty of literature available for expectant mothers but
significantly less for fathers-to-be. While both these titles address the
overlooked father, their different approaches complement each other. Brott
and... read full editorial |
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