Pregnant Man: How Nature Makes Fathers Out of Men [Paperback]

Gordon Churchwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 2001

Gordon Churchwell's wife is pregnant.  Immediately, she swings into action, buying baby clothes, toys, and supplies, and consulting a never-ending stack of pregnancy books. Gordon?  He's having an out-of-body experience.

Pregnant Man is the hilarious and touching story of Gordon's nine-month evolution from clothes husband to birth partner and coparent.  Along the way, this regular guy stumbles across some amazing discoveries that are important to both sexes.  Starting with hi sown morning sicknesses, Gordon finds out the researchers have long documented that many men have pregnancy symptoms.  The latest scientific findings also reveal a male hormonal response that helps them empathize with their partners and prepare for fatherhood.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Gordon Churchwell writtes for magazines, television, and book publications across a wide range of topics. His piece "Atalanta: The Riddle of Fathers and Daughters" appeared in Room to Grow, a multiauthor collection of essays about parenthood. He recently hosted an hour-long documentary on Pregnant Man for the Discovery Channel. He lives in Cold Spring, New York, with his wife, Julie, and his daughter, Olivia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; First Edition edition (April 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060988398
• ISBN-13: 978-0060988395
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,957,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a keeper, August 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Pregnant Man: How Nature Makes Fathers Out of Men (Paperback)

Does a great job of relating to what the father is going through. Absolutely hysterical and very real. Had both my husband and I laughing every page. Churchwell's research into the role of the father through history and in many cultures provides insight not found in "what to expect" and the rest of that stack. His display of backbone with overbearing hospital staff during labor and delivery is inspiring without being rude. Our copy is getting well-read!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you read one book..., October 19, 2004

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Joshua Gitelson (Eugene, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pregnant Man: How Nature Makes Fathers Out of Men (Paperback)

...read this one. Early in my wife's pregnancy, I bought Pregnant Man used for under a dollar; what a deal! It was the most useful and comforting book I read on impending fatherhood, and I have since sent it to several other pregnant (male) friends. Support the author: buy it new!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A relatively good read, July 26, 2007

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E. Zazueta (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pregnant Man: How Nature Makes Fathers Out of Men (Paperback)

As a new expactant father, this title caught my eye. I really enjoyed many part of this book. On the other hand, I think the author got a bit too technical when documenting some of his research or discussions he had. He lost me a couple of times while there were other parts that held my interest to the point of not wanting to put to the book done. All in all--- a good effort and a relatively good read!