The Everything Father-To-Be Book: A Survival Guide for Men (Everything (Parenting)) [Paperback]

Kevin Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Everything (Parenting) | Publication Date: December 1, 2003

If you feel nervous about the prospect of being a dad, or you are confused about your new role, The Everything Father-to-Be Book is for you. Packed with helpful information and experienced advice, this practical guide will help you survive the next nine months and be a better caregiver when your baby arrives. This practical guide shows you how to: - Balance home and work responsibilities; - Maintain an intimate relationship with your partner during pregnancy; - Babyproof your home; - Support and encourage your partner; - Know when to offer help and when to steer clear. Whether this is your first child or your fourth, The Everything Father-to-Be Book contains all you need to be a super dad and the perfect partner.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Kevin Nelson is the author of The Daddy Guide: Real-Life Advice and Tips from over 250 Dads and Other Experts; Pickle, Pepper and Tip-In Too: 275 Sports-Derived Games and Activities for Kids; and Operation Bullpen. He was a regular correspondent for www.dadmag.com and has written articles for the San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Magazine, among others. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.; 1 edition (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580629741
• ISBN-13: 978-1580629744
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #416,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kevin Nelson is an award-winning author, journalist, story consultant for movies, and publisher. Here are a few of his books:

* Wheels of Change: From Zero to 600 MPH, The Amazing Story of California and the Automobile. Acclaimed by automotive critics, it won a 2010 writing award from the Society of Automotive Historians, as well as being a finalist for book of the year from the Los Angeles Motor Press Guild.

* Operation Bullpen: The Inside Story of the Biggest Forgery Scam in American History. This sensational story of a nationwide forgery ring is now being developed into a feature film. Nelson has appeared on ESPN and Tru-TV talking about the book, which is the basis for a planned exhibit on memorabilia fraud at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

* The Runner's Book of Daily Inspiration. Now in its ninth printing, this motivational handbook has become a perennial top seller for runners, inspiring them to achieve their goals in the sport.

* The Golden Game: The Story of California Baseball. Named one of the top ten books of 2004 by the San Francisco Chronicle, National Public Radio, and many others, it was a national finalist for the prestigious Seymour Prize, awarded annually to the best baseball book of the year.

* The Everything Father-to-Be Book: A Survival Guide for Men. Recently updated and published in its second edition, this is a funny and useful primer for expectant fathers.

See more about him at KevinNelsonWriter.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My husband loved this book, April 14, 2005

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C. Shelton-Lopata - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Father-To-Be Book: A Survival Guide for Men (Everything (Parenting)) (Paperback)

I had to write this review as I saw this was being totaly badmouthed by other wives. The book is honest, to the point and easy to understand. My husband does not want to hear all the medical terms but he wanted to know what was normal for him and I to be going through. I agreed with most of his comments and advise.
As far as the negative comment from other reviewers about the dad going home to rest, it is just a suggestion, and not always a bad one. These books open the dialog for the mom and dad to discuss how they want to handel it. I did not feel like the author was insensitive at all. This really helped my husband and it was a quick painless read for him and made him more involved in the process.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read Nearly Cover-to-Cover in One Sitting, September 10, 2005

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Marisa L. Gibler "knitty mama" (Moscow, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Father-To-Be Book: A Survival Guide for Men (Everything (Parenting)) (Paperback)

While recently visiting a first-time-pregnant friend, I picked up this book and couldn't put it down. And now that I'm expecting, it's the first book I thought of to give to my fiance. The advice is practical, the insights honest, and, while the same can hardly be said for most books I've seen that are aimed at MOTHERS-to-be, it never felt judgemental. Feelings are validated, multiple viewpoints are covered, and the author doesn't compell you to buy out a furniture and/or toy store to feel that you will be a successful parent. I highly recommend it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction to the World of Fatherhood, April 18, 2007

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Teresa R. Simpson (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Father-To-Be Book: A Survival Guide for Men (Everything (Parenting)) (Paperback)

Contrary to what some of the other reviewers have written, I did not find this book to be negative at all. For example, one reviewer said, "...the writer suggests that most marriages end in divorce so fathers should bond with the child while they can!"

What the writer actually does is mentions the well-known statistic that half of all marriages end in divorce. He then suggests ways for men to improve their relationships with their wives and ways for them to strengthen their families! This is not a negative book at all. This is an honest look at fatherhood with helpful advice and important information. My husband got a lot out of this book and I recommend it for any fathers-to-be.