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 Essential pregnancy book - for men AND women October 1, 2008
Emma Hawes (Oxfordshire, England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having recently discovered I am pregnant with our first baby, I went looking for some books for information. Most seemed dry, full of scary accounts of all the things that could go wrong, and pictures of the developing baby in the womb.
Yes, yes, I thought, but how is this going to affect US?
Well, The bloke's Guide to Pregnancy answers that very question.
Because my husband reads slowly, I read this before him, and found it to be spot on, funny AND useful. Now my husband is working his way thorugh it, and even a few pages in was saying 'ha ha, this bit's so tue'.
It gives guys an insight into how we women will be behaving and feeling, and gives them some tips on how to cope - much more useful than 'the embryo is now the size of a grain of rice' which may be interesting but isn't actually very useful.
If you only buy one pregnancy book, buy this one.
Fantastic Read, a must for all expectant fathers! July 30, 2008
James Degiorgio (Chelmsford, Essex, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Blokes guide books are absolutly fantastic, and a real must for all expectant fathers! The book is written in such a readable non-bulls$%t way, that it cannot fail to make you laugh, cry and think deeply about your forthcoming arrival. Yes it's humours, but it is FULL of useful and CRITICAL info. I read this book prior to attending any anti-natel classes, and found that when we went to the classes, I was actually one of the most knowledgable people in the room (except for the mid-wife!!!) I cannot recommend this book enough, but it, read it, and pass the word on to all your male friends! Lastly good luck with your little one!
 Losers Guide More like it July 16, 2008
Dean (Latvia)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is great if you are an employee, british, and watch too much TV. There is no mention about being your own boss. There is too much indicating that he thinks blokes are fearful of their partners and should try to interpret the situation to prevent being smacked on the head by the woman. Nothing mentioned about blokes also having feelings. I would have to say it must have been written by a woman because it was totally off the mark suggesting that as your partner is pregnant that you will start to see her in the same light as your mother!! oooeee Yuk and sick!
The Bloke's Guide to Pregnancy
 The Descent of Man June 10, 2008
James Gimpeau (Phnom Penh)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A missed opportunity. After a promising, empathetic start, Smith swiftly descends into a conspiratorial blokeishness that does no-one any favours.
The early pages may be useful in assisting the newly-"pregnant" man to get over the shock that can accompany a positive test, and to understand there is nothing out of the ordinary about having misgivings. But there is little here that will help a man to build a bond of understanding with his partner about the process of pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Instead there are sniggering (or sneering) references to female body size, natural birth and the use (or non-use) of drugs in labour. Smith seems more interested in decorating a nursery and getting on with "men's work" than engaging with his partner.
A man seeking a book about pregnancy is, one would suspect, probably thinking beyond those sort of cliches, and will find this "guide" increasingly frustrating the more he reads.
The Bloke's Guide to Pregnancy April 3, 2008
Pantsman
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I ordered this book and then read the negative reviews that it had been given..... I disagree with these - the book is tops! Despite being labelled as "simplistic" and "sexist" - it isn't! I have good medical knowledge, but this book contains the right amount of detail for most, but importantly, explains to men why things are the way they are - you don't get this from the medical books!
If you want something to summarise the progress that your partner is going through in terms of behavioural changes then this hits the nail on the head - it is easy reading, light-hearted, informative and amusing. Sure, it doesn not give you all the preparation you need, but it never claims to!
Enjoy.
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