Quarterback Dad: A Play by Play Guide to Tackling Your New Baby [Paperback]

Bobby Mercer (Author), Alison D. Schonwald (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008

"Quarterback Dad" is the perfect guide for new dads; or old dads who need a refresher course. It is the first book to provide practical pregnancy and newborn advice using a language that men can understand - football talk. With illustrations of important Playbook pages (emphasises most important features in chapter), Touch-downs (statements that bear repeating), and Fumbles (humorous things that expectant or new fathers should never do), "Quarterback Dad" will be a lifesaver for every football-loving father.It is divided into 4 major sections: Training Camp - the 9 months of pregnancy; Pre-Season - surviving the delivery room; Regular Season - the first year with your new child; and, Superbowl - celebrating all the successes of the first year.

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About the Author

Bobby Mercer has 20 years experience as a high school American football coach and is currently the proud stay-at-home father of a 2-year-old baby girl. He won the Coach of the Year award at Orlando Jones High School where he taught Physics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598695266
• ISBN-13: 978-1598695267
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #897,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Science should be fun! Science should be hands-on! We learn best by doing! Bobby Mercer is a high school Physics teacher with over 20 years experience in Florida and North Carolina. He has always strived to have fun, make people laugh, and help them learn new things. He has written books on daddyhood, inventions for men, and science for young and old.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Dad's to be; or expectant Fathers, May 1, 2010

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Cynthia Shannon "A woman who loves to read" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews
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I read some reviews of new father books and this one had some good reviews so I took a chance and ordered it for my son since I know he loves football. To my happiness he said it was a really great book and not only had humor in it but helped him a lot. He liked the way they put him as the quarterback, the expectant mom as the coach, and the baby as the owner of the team. So I guess I have to agree with other reviews. If your looking for a guys book for guys on becoming a Dad my son and I recommend this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Dads, December 16, 2008

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T. Roman "T-Ro" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quarterback Dad: A Play by Play Guide to Tackling Your New Baby (Paperback)

I've got a bunch of "new dad" books, but this one is soooo funny, yet so very practical too. It's an easy read and you'll laugh all the way through. Perfect for the ESPN-Dad.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for parents, August 6, 2008

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Laxman "Laxman" (CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quarterback Dad: A Play by Play Guide to Tackling Your New Baby (Paperback)

A must read for new parents!

I bought this book for a "new Dad" friend of mine. The book is informative and funny. Written in a straight forward language, it will teach you and make you laugh. I would highly reccommend this book not only for new dads, but also for new moms. Perfect for anybody that enjoys sports. The part about registering for baby stuff is priceless. And I have decided to go with a zone defense for my next holiday party. Definitely five stars! And when your kid gets a little older and inquisitive buy him Mercer's book "Smash It, Crash It, Launch It". I own it and rate it five stars too.