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Baby's First Tattoo: A Memory Book for Modern Parents

Jim Mullen

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THINK CHILDREN ARE THE CUTEST,
CUDDLIEST, MOST WONDERFUL, SAINTLY CREATURES
IN THE ENTIRE WORLD.

THESE PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN.

THEY HAVE NICE THINGS. THEY COLLECT FRAGILE POTTERY. THEY HAVE CANDLELIT DINNERS IN FANCY RESTAURANTS. THEY GO TO MOVIES. THEY HAVE WHITE CARPETS.

PEOPLE WITH SMALL CHILDREN HAVEN'T BEEN TO A RESTAURANT WITHOUT
PLASTIC SILVERWARE IN YEARS. THE LAST MOVIE THEY SAW IN A THEATER IS NOW
ON AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS. THEIR HOUSE LOOKS LIKE IT WAS
DECORATED BY PEE-WEE HERMAN.

BABY'S FIRST TATTOO IS FOR THEM.

For years parents have been buying baby books to document all the precious moments in their new baby's life -- Baby's First Tooth, Baby's First Haircut, Baby's First Step. What have been ignored for too long are those "alternative" precious moments that really should be written down, celebrated, and remembered -- Baby's First Projectile Vomit, Baby's First Tantrum in a Crowded Grocery Store, Baby's 10,000th Dirty Diaper. Otherwise you might forget them and think of becoming parents once again.

why I'm like this: True Stories

Cynthia Kaplan

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Total reviews: 51 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Maybe you have to have been there? 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

A number of negative reviews of this book stem from what appears to be a set up. Cynthia Kaplan didn't compare herself to David Sedaris after all. When I depend on reviewers to choose books for me, I'm most often sorely disappointed. I know what I like and I had only to read the intro line, "The eyes are the windows of the head," to figure I was going to enjoy this one.

Most likely, the reason I laughed out loud as well as felt Kaplan's pain, is because I've been there. So much of what she wrote reminded me of experiences in my younger life and in fact, her book lit a spark in me to do some writing about my own early adventures.

Yes, Kaplan is self-absorbed. This is memoir! It's the self-absorption that makes the book amusing. She's able to poke fun at herself and her own foibles and experiences which is something most people find very difficult to do.

I'm not saying this is the best book ever written, but if you like to laugh, take a day trip into Kaplan's world and see what happens.

Editorial Review:

Cynthia Kaplan takes us on a hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking journey through her unique, uncensored world -- her bungled romantic encounters and unsung theatrical experiences; her gadget-obsessed father and her mother, who, if you should want to know, is fine; her pill-popping therapist, eccentric grandmothers, and fearless husband, whom she engages in an ongoing battle over which of them is the most popular person in their apartment; and, of course, her vengeful, power-hungry, one-year-old son.

Kaplan's voice is a lot like the one in our heads -- the one that most of us are only willing to listen to late at night . . . maybe while locked in a closet. What a relief it is that someone finally admits that she is afraid of nearly everything; that she is jealous even of people whose lives are on the verge of collapse; and that she has, at times, tried to pass for a gentile.

Uncle John's Slightly Irregular Bathroom Reader (Uncle Johns Bathroom Readers)

Bathroom Readers' Institute

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great Book for the Crapper - Buy for Your Crapper Time 5 out of 5 stars.
13 of 22 people found this review helpful.

This is one great book for reading the short thoughtful and sometimes very funny, and perhaps even serious stories while in the bathroom.

I usually read it a story at a time when evacuating myself (if you know what I mean... and NO, you cannot ask for pictures). The stories and text seems to be perfected timed and written to allow for the initial sit down, to push, to rest, to push, to another rest, to the five minute half time, to push, rest, the final push for any remanants, and the final TP cleaning process. Perfect length of the stories timed to your numbers two's. This rates the book five stars all by itself.

Signed,
Erica Phillips
(My septic tank in Decatur is frozen, ask for pictures)

p.s. Some of the topics include:

1. celebrity museums
3. where Hitler's nephew lived in New York
7. how to do an authentic rain dance
19. two time toilet tomeinging
2. pop culture
5. forgotten history
88. really strange butt true lawsuits
20. really weird noises heard where else.. in the bathroom
72. unknown origins of things

I rate this book as FIVE WHOLE COMPLETE STARS and SO WILL YOU.

Goodbye again.

Editorial Review:

Where else can people find out about celebrity museums, where Hitler's nephew lived in New York, or how to do an authentic rain dance? In Uncle John's Slightly Irregular Bathroom Reader, of course! Aimed at the legions of literate bathroom lingerers, this toilet tome is filled with pop culture, forgotten history, strange lawsuits, weird news, and unknown origins of all sorts of things from voodoo to anime. Savvy, edifying, intriguing, and irregular trivia — bathroom brains are now occupied. From reality TV shows that almost were (contestants run a cross-country relay race, only they don't hand off a baton — they hand off a monkey!) to kung fu stories (European explorer Ferdinand Magellan died from a head wound after arrogantly drawing his sword on a Filipino man carrying a stick — who happened to be a Kung Fu master!), Uncle John's corners the market on entertainment that's fun and educational for that downtime that would otherwise be wasted.

Making Lite of Myself

John Pinette

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Couldn't stop laughing! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

This is one of the first comedy CD's that is funny all the way through the end. John Pinette had me laughing so much,I was crying. People were staring at me on the freeway wondering what was going on. John uses no profanity nor does he tear down anyone but of course himself. I've been passing this CD on to my family and friends and they love it too!

Wonderful Comedian - Nice Guy 5 out of 5 stars.
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I took my wife to see John, he's the only comedian she likes. Not because of his fat jokes but because he's really funny. He rarely uses profanity and his joke construction is on par with the best in the business. If you are a true fan of comedy and comedians you'll be able to tell the difference between a fat comedian who tells jokes and John who works on his material and changes it up until the final construction is perfected then he records that typically. He does change up the jokes at times pulling unnecessary pieces out but the basic concept is still intact. He's no George Carlin when it comes to volume of work and overall joke construction but look at some of George's early work and it's not too different from John's. A lot of repetion but that is what people want to hear from him. When you go to see Carlin you expect a different show with the occassional old routine thrown in for good measure. When you go to see John you go for the same reason you go to a music concert to hear the things you like. I've bought this CD even though I already own DVD's which contain the same material because I love listening to John in the car on trips. It's relaxing and is a great way to start a vacation.

The Guy's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth and the First Year of Fatherhood

Michael Crider

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

A man's man trades beer bottles for baby bottles and lives to tell the tale

In high school, Michael Crider was the jokester, the drummer in a band, the Howie Mandel impersonator. Fast-forward ten years and the funny man has married and become the family man. The Guy's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the First Year of Fatherhood-Crider's candid, down-to-earth account of his transformation-proves that even without much sleep, he has kept his sense of humor completely intact.

From the moment he hears the unexpected news that the pregnancy test is positive to the end of his son's first year of life, Michael Crider is awed, anxious, and all-too-human. In between these milestones, he endures the aches and pains of his wife's pregnancy (which had a clear impact on his own bodily comfort), swallows his pride when bunny wallpaper replaces his beloved Budweiser mirror, has a short and only partially-appreciated stint as her labor coach on the Big Day, and experiences every one of his son's "firsts" as though they were his own. Honest, informative, hilarious, and heartwarming, The Guy's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the First Year of Fatherhood is a must-read for all new parents.

Keeping the Baby Alive till Your Wife Gets Home

Walter Roark

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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The perfect gift for soon-to-be (or even has-been) dads, Keeping the Baby Alive till Your Wife Gets Home is a tongue-in-cheek peek at modern parenting from a father’s point of view. It’s as funny, page-by-page, as the title promises, and all of the laughter is backed by candid advice. The spoof, clearly targeted at today’s career-minded mom-and-dad team, romps merrily from subtle to slapstick.Yet under the surface Keeping the Baby Alive focuses consistently on the complex feelings new fathers encounter but are reluctant to talk about.

The breezy, irreverent humor escorts dads through basic topics such as home-from-the-hospital adjustments, postpartum do’s and dont’s, diaper-changing, feeding, difficult infant behavior, child care choices, the walking/talking stage, father-baby games and more.

Inspired by Mr. Roark’s first-born, Meghan, the original manuscript was set aside for years. Brought to life now for the first time by Clearing Skies Press, the publication of Keeping the Baby Alive has an unusual twist to it. Now a teenager, Meghan, the book’s original inspiration, actually contributes to the work’s humorous illustrations. It’s a story with a happy ending for a very special father-daughter team.

The Good Wife Guide: 19 Rules for Keeping a Happy Husband

Ladies' Homemaker Monthly

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A riot! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This is a laugh out loud walk through the past -- the book is filled with retro photographs of couples from the 1950's. A great book to pull out in a party of married couples. Husbands will run for cover, while the women scream with delight. A great bridal shower gift.

HYSTERICAL!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This is a hilarious gag gift for a bride... Some of the advice is not only soooooo outdated but June Cleaver herself would have gasped! This book is a staple in my bachelorette gifts.

Editorial Review:

A man’s home is his castle, and as such, he should be treated like a king. And this fun, retro volume shows wives how to keep his royal highness happy.
When he returns home from his demanding job, a man rightfully deserves a bit of pampering. A happy smile, a warm kiss, and a pair of cozy slippers are just the start. Here are all the secrets for helping him feel comfortable and content: advice on cooking from scratch, the lowdown on why a clean home makes hubby feel better, and valuable hints on making yourself more attractive to him.
It’s a great and humorous gift for brides-to-be or happily married wives, for Valentine’s Day, and bridal showers and bachelorette parties.

Safe Baby Pregnancy Tips

David Sopp, Kelly Sopp

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Great book for first time parents-to-be 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

My husband bought this for me when I got pregnant and I liked it so much I have another copy laying around just waiting to give to another mom-to-be. We bought the other book by this author (the baby handling tips) for some friends after they had their baby and loved that book too.

The book is really funny, I highly recommend it!

Safe Baby Handling Tips RED BOOK is better... 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Safe Baby Handling Tips RED BOOK is better...this one wasn't that funny. I recommend the other one...(The Red Book is hilarious)

Hilarious! 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Some friends and I found this book over the weekend in a book store and it was really funny! It's a heavy laminated cardboard book with about 15 different funny illustrations of what to do or not do when you're pregnant. My only complaint is that is's a thick and heavy-ish $10 cardboard book. I wish it came in paperback so it would be less expensive and lighter for mailing. It's not offensive or crass and it was so good I will be buying a few copies from Amazon for my pregnant friends. :)

Editorial Review:

Expectant parents are often overwhelmed-and befuddled-when they hear news of baby’s impending arrival. Luckily Safe Baby Pregnancy Tips provides hilarious “do’s and don’ts” on getting through the next nine months.

The Yo Momma Vocabulary Builder

Justin Heimberg, Steve Harwood, Chris Schultz

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great & Clever Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is very clever and will be appealing to Jr. and High School students. They will learn vocabulary in spite of themselves with this!

Editorial Review:

Increasing word power sounds like one of those dreary chores best palmed off on somebody else. The Yo Momma Vocabulary Builder, the first in Fall Media’s series of irreverent, educational books, makes the activity not only endurable but irresistible. The authors use classic dissing and one-upmanship to slyly introduce young readers to a wide range of words. A typical entry, for “emaciated,” first presents the word as a joke (“Yo momma's so emaciated, she can hula hoop in a fruit loop.”). The pronunciation is then given, along with a detailed, humor-inflected definition (“too skinny . . . skeletal”) that invokes pop culture phenomena like supermodels, the Olson twins, Gollum from Lord of the Rings, and Ally McBeal. The book ties neatly into the “Yo Momma” phenomenon seen in recent MTV shows as well as books and games, and is an ideal gift choice for parents and educators looking to give young people a book they’ll enjoy and share.

Things I Learned About My Dad: Humorous and Heartfelt Essays, edited by the creator ofwww.dooce.com

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

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Compiled by Heather B. Armstrong, award-winning publisher and uber-mistress of the phenomenally popular dooce.com®, this hilarious and heartwarming celebration of "everything dad" features original stories from some of the country's most celebrated bloggers, including Alice Bradley (Finslippy) Doug French (Laid Off Dad), Maggie Mason (Mighty Girl), Matthew Baldwin (Defective Yeti), Sarah Brown (Que Sera Sera), and more.

From a new father's comparison of pregnancy to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, to a mother's story of bravely surviving a husband-son infatuation with Star Wars, to the mini triumphs and tragedies of toddlerhood, this book provides a unique, no-holds-barred glimpse into the quirks and candid moments of modern dads.

Whether we relish or fear growing up to be like our fathers...whether we've inherited his nose, sense of humor, or entire value system, our dads loom large in who we are and the choices we make. Things I Learned about my Dad in Therapy touches upon the many joys and discoveries of fatherhood, one essay at a time.