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Don't Name Your Baby: What's Wrong with Every Name in the Book
 
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June 21, 2001
"Don't Name Your Baby" is a humorous look at what's wrong with every baby name in the book. From Amy (that cutesy, juvenile name that assures your daughter won't get promoted past the third grade) to Harold (an almost lock that he'll marry someone named Gladys or remain forever alone), "Don't Name Your Baby" is the perfect gift for anyone who is expecting.

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"Don't Name Your Baby" spoofs the whole name-book genre. -- Lisa Friedman Miner, Daily Herald, July 23, 2001

A funny, funny book, but it certainly should help soon-to-be parents pick a good name. -- Star Publications, July 19, 2001

Funny, and a national service if it prevents more babies from being named Brittany. -- Claire Martin, The Denver Post

Why read Narter's handy guide? Because it's funny. -- Mark Brown, Chicago Sun-Times, July 16, 2001

About the Author

DAVID NARTER, the father of two sons and a high school writing instructor, is the author of numerous works, including the essay "My List, My Books" and the screenplay "The Outside Curve." He lives in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing (June 21, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581821913
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581821918
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #995,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book!, June 28, 2004
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This book is so funny.I laughed through the whole book.Makes you think twice before naming your kids.Enjoy it but dont take offense to it.If you are about to have a baby or know someone who is then you can't go wrong with this book.This book is an ideal gift for everyone even if you just want to give a funny gift.Your friends and family will love you for this book.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What the world needed to hear, August 21, 2003
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with such horrible names circulating now, this book was able to shine new light on the naming game. this is a fabulous book and to every mother/father it is a must read.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Name Your Baby, August 7, 2001
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This review is from: Don't Name Your Baby: What's Wrong with Every Name in the Book (Paperback)
A very witty book. Makes you laugh when you think of all the problems with naming a baby. Relatively speaking, this book cracks me up. If you get insulted by the comments by your name, they are probably true.

The author even gives his kids great names, pound and pi. That's grand.

No one's safe, so just enjoy.

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