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They Lied! True Tales of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding

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You truly can't understand the total experience of pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding without reading this book! Sure, you can go out there and get the lowdown on medical "stuff" but what fun is that? This book is a great diversion from the so-called popular pregnancy books out there that claim to have the answers to everything. You'll feel better just knowing that we've all been there in uncomfortable, hysterical, and embarrassing situations that those "other" books just don't talk about! Besides, after all the uninvited belly rubs, pounds gained, and "leaking" breasts - who couldn't use a laugh?

As an internationally published humor writer, I am proud that I have a personal essay entitled "Call a Pain a Pain" in this hilarious book. Finally - a chance to vent to people other than my children about some of the frustrations I had with childbirth and breastfeeding. Now, after more than two decades, my kids can share their guilt with the world. Plus, "They Lied!" is the ultimate baby shower gift that says, "Hey, congratulations! You look like you need a laugh about now." This book rocks!

As a mother of 2, I'd like to recommend this book as a baby shower gift. Who needs all those pairs of little socks?

What a wonderful book and a pleasure to read. It reminded me of some of the challenges I faced when I was pregnant with my own daughter. A good read for expectant mothers or mothers who already have kids and can relate to these stories.

Yes, I'm a contributor, too, with "This Ain't My First Time Around, Doc". Be forewarned that passing this collection of
pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding around in a roomful of
expectant mothers will have them laughing the newborns right
outta there. Who needs an epidural?

I've been to 3 baby showers this summer and have given copies of the book as a gift for each of them. Everyone just loves this book! The women at the showers who hadn't read it yet, couldn't wait to read it, and those who had were entertaining everyone with stories from the book. It's absolutely hilarious, the perfect gift!

Yes, I am Co-creator of They Lied! True Tales of? Pregnancy Childbirth and Breastfeeding, and proud of it! Full of great true tales from around the world, this book is full of humour and useful information. It beautifully enlightens a topic that sometimes seems overwhelming, and makes you realize that you're not in it alone! A great read, if I do say so myself.

i couldn't breathe i was laughing so hard during a few of these stories. very entertaining light read!

I thought this book was great. Amid the overly-medical 'guidance' books and judgemental, cat-fight inducing blogs, this book was a beacon. There's no 'tone' to deal with or anyone forcing their pregnancy views on you -- just real women having a whole bunch of things go wrong and making the best of it.

It's also nice to read how you can plan all you want, but be prepared for things to go awry. The best part was, I could relate (on some level) to every single story in the book, and just the commiseration aspect of it was theraputic!