50 Reasons Not to Have Kids: And What to Do If You Have Them Anyway (Paperback)

~ Joe Sindoni (Author)

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Product Description

50 Reasons Not to Have Kids encourages all of us in the child bearing years to realize that family planning means more than birth control, and spells out, from A to Z, the things to consider before starting a family. Its a voice of reason to those with unreasonable expectations of what being a parent, and raising children, is all about. It discusses a broad range of topics with heart-aching honesty and home-spun humor. Its not simply a snapshot of the surface, its a window into the soul of parenting.

About the Author

Joe Sindoni is a single dad, writer, ocean lifeguard, and stand-up comedian, who discovered that raising healthy children was more time consuming, emotionally draining, and required a lot more skill than most jobs. And that life can be fulfilling, rewarding, and enjoyable without kids. His personal essays have been published in newspapers and magazines, including a contest winning story in Writers Digest. The Philadelphia Inquirer and Baltimore Sun have featured his essays on being a father in todays world. He is currently residing in Springfield, Pennsylvania, when not protecting lives off the South Jersey Shore.

Product Details

• Paperback: 155 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing (March 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0741437945
• ISBN-13: 978-0741437945
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,425,003 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, November 30, 2008

By	LB "LB" (California) - See all my reviews

My Husband and I read this book together. In the midts of reading it we had many discussions/debates as well as laughs. I found this book to be intersting, enlightening and entertaining. It's well writen and commical.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for anyone considering raising a family -or already has one!, August 27, 2007

By	Denise Richardson (Hollywood, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Joe discovered that raising children was more challenging, emotionally draining, and required a lot more skills than most jobs, businesses or careers. During his kids teenage years Joe says he chose stand up comedy (over Prozac) to keep his sanity. This book is a candid, insightful and a fun read. His compelling story should be required reading in school! A must read by anyone who is thinking of starting a family -or already has one. Joe's honesty is refreshing and relatable to those of us parents who know that all too often the long & expensive road from cradle to college, can be filled with surprises...and they are not always pleasant. Buy this book -laugh and learn -you will be glad you did! Give Me Back My Credit!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 50 Reasons, July 16, 2007

By	Margaret A. Wills (Finksburg, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Loved the book and couldn't put it down. Don't let the title fool you--it's full of great advice to prepare you for having kids. Should be required reading for high school kids.