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Goodbye, Pert Breasts: the Diary of a Newborn Dad [Kindle Edition]

Ben Wakeling (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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Now on the Kindle, 'Goodbye, Pert Breasts' has longer diary entries than those published online, as well as loads more chapters all giving excellent practical advice for dads in a way that will make you laugh until you cry!

This book is loved by new and experienced parents alike: dads can relate to Ben's hilarious anecdotes and observations on pregnancy, while mums relish the opportunity of reading this window into a man's mind during this life-changing time!

"Funny. . .a no-holds-barred account of what it's REALLY like to be a parent!" - Prima Baby Magazine

"Personal, witty and reassuring." - Pregnancy & Birth Magazine

"Ben’s anecdotes and insights are the stuff of a stand up genius!" - Book Reviews for Mums

"Every prospective dad will love this!" - Fathermag.com

"Ben keeps us laughing…it’s a wonderful take on pregnancy from the eyes of the father and a great read for expectant parents and long-time parents." - The Good Men Project

About the Author

Ben Wakeling is a husband to one and father of two who lives in Warwickshire, England. When he's not writing embarrassing things about his wife and kids, you will probably find him sleeping or thinking about how he should do some exercise.

Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 1113 KB
  • Print Length: 276 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1446171345
  • Publisher: Lulu (29 Jan 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004LGTNZM
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #120,372 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Whether expecting or you've already got kids this book is BRILLIANT! 19 Oct 2010
By RayOfLight
Format:Paperback
I'd just like to point out firstly that I don't know Ben Wakeling the author personally, I've never met him. I stumbled upon his blog thanks to a retweet on Twitter a while ago. I've followed his blog and laughed every week as the week-by-week pregnancy update snippet arrived in my inbox. Then the book got published and I HAD to buy a copy. Well, I bought two actually. And the reason I'm on here now is to buy another copy for another expectant father friend of mine. This is most certainly my 'new dad' pressie. Whilst I was here I thought I'd write a review, because it's nice to support people who you genuinely admire and appreciate.
'Goodbye Pert Breasts' is brilliant. It's so easy to read (mostly because the letters are big and the chapters all short) and I mention this because this is great for most blokey blokes I know who just don't read books. This is a book that they WILL read (especially if you leave it in the bathroom I've noticed... hmmm seems big writing and short chapters are good for toilet reading and my husband says it's much better than reading the back of the shampoo bottles!). Even though I've most certainly not got a penis and it's not primarily aimed at ladies I've thoroughly enjoyed this book. So if you're a lady reading this thinking of getting this book for your other half then I'd recommend it lots because buying this will be like when you go out for a meal and steal chips off their plate, you can steal this after they've read it (or if you're like me, steal it whilst they're in the middle of it, lose their place and then they get really mad at you!) and you will certainly enjoy it too!... Read more ›
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!!!! This is a must buy!!!! 25 Aug 2011
By Dan cole
Format:Paperback
Excellent read, funny, witty and down to earth!

A definate buy for all dads to be! Will be buying the sequel :)

Well done Ben keep up the good work :)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Dads review of Goodbye Pert Breasts 15 Oct 2010
By Book Dads
Format:Paperback
The book takes you through all 40 weeks though not really as the whole process starts with you finding out your pregnant around week 4 and finishes with some pro and cons for a number of hot button decisions that new parents need to make. Drugs vs. natural, cloth vs. paper, bottle vs. breast. Wakeling tackles all of these topics with irreverent humor and surprising detail making this a great book for any dad to be. This is the new What to Expect when Expecting for the men out there that like their facts filtered through a lens of comedy and caring.

While I loved the funny anecdotes and stream of consciousness takes on things like the fetus looking like predator during the early stages, what is really striking about this book is the awareness and sensitivity to what his wife is going through during the process. As fathers to be we all go through our times of self doubt and questioning but even in that process we need to be mindful that there is so much more going on with the moms. Goodbye Pert Breasts does a wonderful job of cluing men into just what their partners are going through and offering timely advice on how to help.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is expecting a baby, male or female and wish that I had read a book this great when we were expecting. This book is just the right combination of comedy, caring, and curiosity and a must read.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've read on this subject! 5 Dec 2012
By Kristin Earhart
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Full of facts about the stages of pregnancy, a look at pregnancy through a man's eyes, and absolutely brilliantly written with hilarious accounts of his experiences as a father and husband. Once my husband and I got this, we literally could not put it down! We sat for almost three hours as I read it aloud and he was nodding in agreement, laughing his head off and generally loving this book from start to finish. highly recommend to man or couple who are preparing for parenthood, this book is funny and witty whilst being very reassuring and rather comforting. It also gives us ladies a glimpse into what our husbands/partners are going through and possibly thinking while we are going through the joys of pregnancy! Very valuable indeed, as it helps us both to understand at least a bit Iof what the other might be going through. Cannot recommend this book enough! Just excellent!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant antidepressant 27 Nov 2012
By Fengirl
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book should be on the NHS and be first port of call for all those of us suffering from the 'winter blues'
It is totally hilarious, TRULY laugh out loud and has cheered me up no end - of course I am neither male nor pregnant. This being the case I was not at the time going through the experience but luckily I was alone at home as I gurgled, spluttered and cackled my way through the tale of Ben and Jess. I'm sure that you'd get locked up for reading this in public!
Oh, no bad language or grammar/spelling bloopers
Enjoy xx
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars im a mum but i loved this book! 18 Aug 2012
By Natox
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I absolutley loved this book and i even laughed out loud! This book is for anyone fathers, mothers or expectant parents its so funny but so true to life. The way its written is brilliant. 100% recommended!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Goodbye, Pert Breasts:The Diary Of A New Born Dad 12 May 2012
By David Hepburn
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I downloaded this book as a spur of the moment thing and I am so glad I did. It is such a funny, laugh out loud, couldn't put it down type of book, that all new Dad's should read. I have two children and whilst I was reading this, it brought back all the great memories of the pregnancies from a Dad's point of view. I would highly recommend getting this book and can't wait to start the next book by Ben, Teething Pains: How to Survive Being a Dad.
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