Baby Not on Board
by Jennifer L. Shawne
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Author: Jennifer L. ShawneEdition: Paperback
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2005-07-07
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 144
Book Reviews of Baby Not on Board
Book Review: I Found it Hilarious
Summary: 4 Stars
I hoped to order this book online but I could only find the out-of-print editions' pages. I couldn't pass this book up so I went to the bookstore & bought it there. I paid the retail value, but this book is worth it.
I read the negative reviews & I don't understand why people don't look through the book pages available online or read other reviews. This is a humor book. I could understand 2 reviewers' complaints about quality of humor but if you think about it, by not having 2 kids @ $250,000 (not including college) you probably could pay for an Italian villa. Also, "selfish" depends on who's speaking. You can be selfish for having a kid & forcing your dreams & hopes on it because you didn't fulfill them. Selfish can also be not putting up w/a CHOICE. Children are a CHOICE. I like sleeping in on weekends. So, if I don't donate to charity but I have a kid, it's alright because I'm at least "sacrificing" something for someone else?
This book is meant to be funny. I picked out what I liked & I skipped over what didn't amuse me. Even though this isn't meant to be a serious study, it at least gives a voice to the childfree. I'm sorry that it's not longer if only for more comedic "advice."
There are at least 3 Amazon lists for the childfree. If you're looking for a serious book, try & find a copy of CHILDFREE & LOVING IT!, PRIDE & JOY &/or I'M OKAY YOU'RE A BRAT.
Summary of Baby Not on Board
For anyone who's wondered, "Why have kids when I could have fun instead?" here's a warm and hilarious welcome to the wonderful world of unparenting! The childfree life is growing in popularity, and finally here is a book that celebrates the wisdom and wonder of that choice. For those who cherish their white shag carpet and glass coffee table, this highly interactive book with quizzes, sidebars, and handy checklists offers a range of helpful, unparenting information including ways to throw oneself an unbaby shower and strategies for coping with dreaded OPCs (other people's children). Baby Not on Board reminds us all that having a baby is great, but NOT having a baby is really, really great.Book Subjects
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