Popular actress and stand-up comedienne Elizabeth Beckwith gives us the parenting guide to end all parenting guides: Raising the Perfect Child through Guilt and Manipulation. A frequent guest on The Late, Late Show and one of seven comics featured in the Time magazine article, “Funny: The Next Generation,” Beckwith now puts forth a hilarious new parenting philosophy that would shock Dr. Spock and traumatize T. Berry Brazelton. Raising the Perfect Child through Guilt and Manipulation is a riotously irreverent take on contemporary child rearing.
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Raising the Perfect Child Through Guilt and Manipulation is not one of those traditional, all-too-earnest parenting guides that, for generations, have sucked all the fun out of child rearing. The foundation of Elizabeth Beckwith's Guilt and Manipulation family philosophy is simple: We do things a certain way, and everyone else is an a**hole.
Is that something you should put on a bumper sticker and slap on your minivan? Of course not—that would be trashy. But in the privacy of your own home, you can employ these essential components of Guilt and Manipulation to mold the little runts ruthlessly yet effectively into children you won't be embarrassed to admit are yours:
- Creating a Team: "Us" vs. "Them"
- How to Scare the Crap Out of Your Child (in a Positive Way)
- Don't Be Afraid to Raise a Nerd
- Mind Control: Why It's a Good Thing
About the Author
Elizabeth Beckwith is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress who lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Patrick, and her children, Michael and Frances.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is hilarious and TRUE, you must do yourself a favor and buy it right now!!!
October 14, 2009
By N. Hawley
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I love this book, Elizabeth's real life stories are so fun to read, they made me laugh out loud and yet, the lessons are so true. Being raised in Las Vegas going to Catholic School and being a Mom, I could totally relate to the "unspoken" parenting philosophy...stop reading reviews and buy the book already!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Becaro
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read this book expecting a spoof, or a parody. What I got was something better, a unique book that is equal parts side-splittingly funny observations on the author's singular upbringing, and practical, sensible parenting advice. Thrown in for the perfect balance was a small dash of sentiment and heart. David Sedaris is the only other humorist I know of that is able to cut ridiculously funny life with just the right amount of real emotion. I desperately hope this is the first in a long line of books by this author.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Patrick
Format:Paperback
I was reading my copy while having a latte at a local coffee shop. I received several stares from other customers as I literally laughed out loud. Elizabeth delivers her advice with great wit and hilarious stories.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
I thought this would be funnier
What else can I say? This came up as a recommendation after I purchased "Three Martini Playdate" which was hysterical. "Raising the Perfect Child...." not so much.
Published 18 days ago by Steen
5.0 out of 5 stars
I read this a few times,so funny!
I really love the way this Author writes.I wish she had more books.It is such a funny book,with personal stories from the author and parenting advice in ways that will make you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amy Ott
5.0 out of 5 stars
So funny!
I recieved this book as a gift from my sister-in-law when I was pregnant. I thought it was hilarious! It takes a lot of real life situations and puts a great funny spin on them. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Candace Corbett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny! Funny!
I gave this as a Christmas gift to my daughter-in-law. No worries. She knows how to take a joke and the book is hysterical. Thanks!
Published 3 months ago by K. McCann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Book came in perfect condition and fast. Best book ever! I laughed until I cried! Elizabeth gives some awesome laughs while giving some great ideas about raising children.
Published 3 months ago by jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for a great laugh
Even if you don't take the "advice" seriously, it's a great read for a good laugh. Some aspects in it make you sit back and think about how you were raised as a child and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars
Laughter for the whole family!
I bought this because of other folks comments and wasn't disappointed. Funny and also eye opening in realizing just how much of child raising actually could be called guilt and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Amia Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
WHAT A RIOT!!!
I have only just read the intro and skimmed it and man, even in the intro it pertainS to something I was going through and I don't even have kids! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Arlene New York City
5.0 out of 5 stars
humorous child raising book
I gave this book to my daughter-in-laws and they love it. It brings humor to the stressful job of raising children, especially with all the other to do books that make parents... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally--guilt put to good use!
I enjoyed this book. Since I've read it, I've been purchasing it as gifts for new Moms and Moms-to-be. Even if you don't wish to use her techniques, you'll enjoy the read. Read more
Published on May 3, 2010 by SteelieD
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