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October 6, 2009

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

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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.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; 1 Original edition (October 6, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061759570
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061759574
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 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
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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!!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh outloud funny!!!!, October 6, 2009
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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.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tour de Force!, October 12, 2009
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Amidst the hilarious delivery, the reader will encounter logical, sound child-rearing strategies. How much more enjoyable this wonderful book is to read than the usual parenting tome!
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