Rookie Dad: Thoughts on First-Time Fatherhood [Paperback]

David Jacobsen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 13, 2007

When I found out my wife, Christine, was pregnant, I had no idea what I was thinking or feeling, and no clue what I should be thinking or feeling. Christine had daily heart-to-hearts with her girlfriends and a stack of parenting books by her bed. I had lots of questions with no answers. So I started writing. It was either that, or try to ignore the whole thing -- a choice that became increasingly difficult as Christine's belly became increasingly swollen. Rookie Dad is the story of a young husband and father learning how to pay attention to his family's changing size and shape. It's a story filled with hard questions, with laughter and tears, and with the unexpected joy of first-time fatherhood. It's my story -- the story of how I became a dad.

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From the Back Cover

When I found out my wife, Christine, was pregnant, I had no idea what I was thinking or feeling, and no clue what I should be thinking or feeling. Christine had daily heart-to-hearts with her girlfriends and a stack of parenting books by her bed. I had lots of questions with no answers. So I started writing. It was either that, or try to ignore the whole thing -- a choice that became increasingly difficult as Christine's belly became increasingly swollen.<br><br>Rookie Dad is the story of a young husband and father learning how to pay attention to his family's changing size and shape. It's a story filled with hard questions, with laughter and tears, and with the unexpected joy of first-time fatherhood. It's my story -- the story of how I became a dad. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

David Jacobsen holds a BA in English literature and composition and an MCS in Christianity and the arts. He lives with his wife, Christine, and sons in Santa Barbara, California.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (November 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310279216
• ISBN-13: 978-0310279211
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #523,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Read, November 19, 2007

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Anders Nelson "pyrothebear" (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rookie Dad: Thoughts on First-Time Fatherhood (Paperback)

My friend gave me this book since my wife and I are expecting and I found it to be a very good read. Jacobsen gets down the the nitty gritty and truly explores his innermost feelings of being a first time Dad while sprinkling his writing with great humor and wit. He uses appropriate anecdotes, that anyone could relate to, to illustrate the fears, frustrations and feelings he's having throughout the entire pregnancy process. His fresh outlook on the male's side of pregnancy is great for males and females alike who either expect to have a child or have gone through the process many times.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is nothing "Rookie" about it!, November 26, 2007

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Kirsten Westdahl "Kirsti" (Santa Barbara, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rookie Dad: Thoughts on First-Time Fatherhood (Paperback)

I have had a lot of experience working with children and first time parents. This book examines the true emotions a first time parent experiences as well as the adventures a couple goes through in the process. Honestly, I couldn't put it down once I started reading it, and I plan to buy copies for every first time parent, that I know. I am sure they will enjoy it as much as I did! It is amazing!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read, November 19, 2007

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Cleo (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rookie Dad: Thoughts on First-Time Fatherhood (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. Great writing, great insights, and very educational. :) Sometimes it's laugh-out-loud, sometimes thought-provoking... I'd definitely read it again.