The Dysfunctional Father's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Babies by XY and illustrated by David Shaw

A self help book that pulls no punches. Written by two anonymous Seattle dads - both Harvard Law School grads -  this is a how-to-book written especially for "Dysfunctional Fathers". Men who do not watch Oprah or Dr. Phil and who know little (and care even less) about the inner workings of the female anatomy or psyche.

The authors tell fathers how to cope with fertility clinics and vasectomies, how to avoid such horrible tasks as sex during pregnancy, changing poopy diapers, getting up at night and why you should never agree to holding a birthday party for one year olds. 

A great gift for about to become fathers, new fathers, old fathers, any male contemplating becoming a father  and their wives and girlfriends if only to confirm just how inept their male partners are.

FROM A BUSY MOMMY BLOG

"Ok folks, I have to tell everyone about this book. One of the funniest reads I've had in a while. I completely enjoyed every moment spent reading The Dysfunctional Father's Guide To Pregnancy, Birth & Babies. " FULL REVIEW

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"Overall, a pretty fun book about the (anti) joys of fatherhood and what you, the dysfunctional dad, can do to make the experience a little more tolerable. It is a little offensive, but the humor doesn't cross the line and most will find it at least a fairly pleasant diversion from the seriousness of everyday life and everyday parenthood.  FULL REVIEW

Michael Dresser on the Dresser After Dark syndicated US radio show stated that:

"the book is one of the most important books on the shelves today for fathers" and Dysfunctional Fathers is  "a wonderful book"          Show broadcast on November 12, 2008

The Dirty Shirt Blog "I don’t think I have ever laughed as hard reading a book on women, birth and babies as I did reading this one. I highly recommend this to every man and woman who is going through the phase of birth and babies. For the women you can get the low down on some of the sneaky things men will do to get out of helping, which of course will land them in the doghouse."  Complete review

From an Amazon review December 8, 2008

Boldly Goes Where No Other Fatherhood Book Has Gone Before!

This book is so hilarious it should come with a warning because you may very well crack your ribs from laughing so hard while reading it. Beyond and beneath the humor, however, lurk incredibly astute insights about becoming a father. This is a perfect funny and functional gift for the men in our lives. 

From another on-line Amazon.com  Review, P. Eaton stated

"I thought this book was hilarious. It confirmed what I always suspected about my husband's views on my pregnancies. I think this is a funny book that would be a perfect gift for any couple who is expecting a baby and want to maintain a sense of humor about the whole experience."

From Laurence in Melbourne Australia:

"This book is a breath of fresh air! It is funny, informative and enjoyable to read. The wonderful thing about it is that I realise that I am not alone - there are other fathers like me who are real people not living up to the perfection portrayed so often."

The Mommy Review - "Women can and should read it, if only to have a reason to smile"  Complete review

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 Now being distributed by Atlas Books/Bookmaster 1-800-266-5564, trade paper, 120 pages, $14.95 US Retail ISBN 978-0-98110037-3-3

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