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The five authors of this alternative guide to pregnancy met at ante-natal classes and became friends. Instead of a text-book analysis of what happens during all the stages of pregnancy, this offers a down-to-earth experience from five women's perspectives. The honesty, notably in the chapter on sex, is endearing. The chatty, warm, style is undeniably readable, and bearing in mind how much information overload pregnant women have to handle, this certainly isn't a taxing read. It's a reassuring one.
The amateurish tone and the fact that these are clearly not professional writers is oddly the biggest plus point--and paradoxically the biggest weakness. Cynics will point to the overuse of certain words (namely "well"), the contrived jokes and liberal clichés. This, however, is not the fault of the five intelligent women who consist of a community learning disability nurse, a European Business studies graduate, a research scientist, a police officer and an accountant. While the style and approach would have been ideal for a Web site, many readers will be put off by the unnecessary suburban style (not to mention illustrations). Skilful editing and rewriting on the part of the publishers would have elevated their experiences from what amounts to an extended mass magazine feature, and done them the justice their honesty deserves. --Lorna V
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The fat ladies' club are Sarah, Hilary, Andrea, Lyndsey and Annette. They met at their ante-natal classes and their book will give you a taste of all the emotions and changes, humourous and horrendous, which they experienced through their pregnancies and early months of first-time motherhood. Other books will give you the factual stuff - what changes you can expect to your body, how the foetus develops, well, forget the textbook theory now and settle down for what amounts to an eavesdrop into their girlie chats. There are no facts, no figures - just pure unadulterated detail on all the bits you really wanted to know but were to afraid to ask! What happened to their sex lives? Did "it" feel the same afterwards? When did they first feel like a mum? This alternative guide to the real in and outs of pregnancy gives entertaining anecdotes which women may either learn from, relate to or remember back to their own pregnancies with amusement.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a bit misleading because when you pick it up, you think it's a fictional work. It's actually a warts and all account of what pregnancy and giving birth are like for 5 different women. It covers topics that will interest all first time mums to be, including: what does pregnancy do to your boobs, your tummy and your sex life, and what does it really feel like to go through labour?
It's frank and doesn't mince words; sqeamish readers may wince when they come across such gems as "will I poo myself when the baby comes out?", but, let's be completely honest here - isn't that something you really need to know?!?
The five women narrators are "everywomen" and come across as articulate, accomplished and pleasantly normal. As mentioned in some of the other reviews, there is a sad ending that comes out of the blue and makes the book seem much more poignant than it otherwise would have done.
Overall, an interesting, light and informative read on the subject of pregnancy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book (twice actually) during my pregnancy and used it to keep referring back to points that were pertinent to me at the time!! I found the book to be honest and humourous at the same time and it was refreshing to know that the huge weight gain and stretch marks were all completely normal. I would recommend this book to anyone who is pregnant, thinking of getting pregnant or even if you've already had children as it's easy to identify with the real stories told by the brilliant authors!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a must have for people facing a first pregancy , I laughed so much it is so real makes you understand that you are not alone and that every pregnancy is different. What the text books dont tell you.
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Poor Offering
Horrid book! The women came across as the sort of person I'd avoid like the plague. Fake, bitchy, complaining, pushy and just plain nasty.
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Published on 18 July 2009 by Tearose33
Really enjoyed it!
Although I have not had a baby and I'm not planning on it in the near future (I'm only 20), I found it really funny. It was such an enjoyable read. Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by C. Rucroft
The best book you will read
I got this book when i was having my first baby, i was so nice to read a down to earth normal book (not that many out there about pregnancy) trust me i read every book going. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2008 by Ms. R. Hall
It made me laugh and it made me cry.
At first I thought 'I have nothing in common with these people, they're on a different planet to me' but reading on I realised that I did have something in common, something very... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2006 by Caroline Jones
So Good I Read It More Than Once!
I first read this book six years ago when I was pregnant with my first baby! At times I laughed so much I had to throw the book out of the bed as I feared going into labour early! Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2006 by S Hoben
Makes you feel like you are not a failure!
Read this book during my 1st pregnancy and laughed out loud many times. The best bits are when they make mistakes because as a new mum you are so scared about doing it all wrong... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2006 by Jo Paine
disappointing
As I am pregnant for the first time, I looked forward to the chance to read about different peoples' experiences, and I thought this book sounded ideal. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2006
Informative but sneery
I am 14.5 weeks pregnant and this has been a useful read, particularly the stuff around birth and coping in the first few days after the child has been born. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2006 by Anna
A fab read pregnant or not!!!
I bought this book months ago and it has been sat on my bookshelf ever since. Having nothing to read a few days ago I picked this up and started to read and wow I so love this book... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2005 by "kellydickinson1"
Too True
What a great way to learn about the not-too-nice aspects of your pregnancy and inevitable birth!! I found this book to be both informative and funny. Read more
Published on 5 July 2004 by Jennifer
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