Topic: The joys and wonders of adoption.
Issues: coping with the “failure” of not being able to get pregnant the natural way; what really makes a family; are we hard-wired to adopt? How and why do we fall in love? International adoption.
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"When I diagnose a pregnancy in one of my patients, I put this book on the must-read list."
--Lissa Rankin, M.D. OB/GYN, physician and author of What's Up Down There? Questions You'd Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend
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--Publishers Weekly
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--John Munder Ross, Ph.D., author of What Men Want and Father and Child
One would be hard put to find a question about having a baby that’s not dealt with here, all from the father’s point of view.
--Library Journal
For fathers soon expecting the ultimate gift—a new member of the family—The Expectant Father is his best friend.
--CNN Interactive
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—Mothering Magazine
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Winner, "Adding Wisdom Award" from Parent-to-Parent
Named one of Child Magazine's Best Parenting Books
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“Brott demystifies child development and offers insight and practical advice on living with a toddler. It's a book that will make fathers understand what’s going on with their children, and enjoy the vital role they play in their kids' lives even more.”
—Pamela Abrams, former Editor-in-Chief, Child magazine
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“Brott discusses the larger experience of being a father, in a well-crafted, sensible manner ... gives contemporary fathers their own comprehensive reference to the challenging and delightful toddler years.”
—Ericka Lutz, Amazon.com
“Another great book in an intelligent series for dads. Armin Brott writes terrific parenting books for dads. They are well researched and the tone is encouraging and friendly.”
—Parentsworld.com
Armin Brott has a way of addressing the concerns of parenting in a humorous, honest, and educated way. More than just a parenting book though, he also discusses the issues within the other relationships in your life and offers great solutions and tips on how to cope.
--Meighan, SC