I bought this for my husband and I wanted to read a little bit to make sure it was the right book for him and I couldn't put it down. It has some funny stuff in it. He's very honest about things and I thought it would be very appropriate for my husband who's been wanting a baby for a couple years now. Totally funny, recommend it for any man who's about to have a baby or who wants one.

This book was a complete joke to us. My husband probably wasn't the prime target audience for this book - this book seems to be aiming at men who could care less about any aspect of the pregnancy and just want to read something to make their wife happy. Since my husband actually CARES about the pregnancy and wants to know what is going on, this was NOT the book for him.

This book held basically NO real information at all other than the most basic observations (maternity clothes cost a lot, you will be spending a lot of money, never tell your wife she looks fat, your wife may be gassy, don't pick a name that causes teasing). Seriously? This is the OFFICAL guide? /rolleyes/ My digital camera manual is more in-depth.

Yes, I get that it's supposed to be humorous - and I did laugh a few times. But it definitely wasn't worth the money. This book was an hour read (at most) and I was left feeling completely ripped off at having spent $10 on it - maybe $3.95 in the bargain bin. It should be called "A Guy's Humorous Pocket Guide to Pregnancy" - I didn't pay attention to the pages or the size (this thing is TINY - it could almost fit in my back pocket!).

This will be the last time I buy a book just by seeing the number of stars and without reading more of the reviews.

I picked up several books for my husband when we were expecting.. and this was the only one he read cover-to-cover (helps that it's super short).. and he loved it. Whenever he hears a friend is expecting he mentions this book to the 'dad-to-be'... we're handing these out to expectant dads this father's day.

a fantastic book to introduce reluctant fathers to the world of parenthood. If you can't get him to a doctors appt or reading "what to expect when youre expecting" this is the book for you.

I bought this book for my husband thinking it would be a cute, funny read for him. It is funny in the beginning but overall ends up sounding sour and rude. The author doesn't seem to be very sensitive toward his own wife or the whole pregnancy experience. I think he tries too hard to be funny and comes off sounding like a jerk who doesn't really care. I have a very high tolerance for stupid humor but this book crosses the line. Save your money and buy something cute for your husband.

I read it in about 2 hours. There is no real clinical information here. It is more of an autobiographical account of this guy having a kid. You can ask any of your friends about their pregnancy and get more insight.

Ian Davis is fantastic! This is the most hilarious pregnancy guide for men (and believe me- my husband has a few of them)- I bought it for him because I thought 'we're on our third-don't want him to adopt the been there, done that attitude' especially as he's one of those very involved men and takes it all so seriously. What a fresh take!! He loves it- we've even purchased them for friends who are expecting as well.
Thanks Ian, it's a great book!!!

If you don't want to understand much about the pregnency, then this is a great book for your. It has very little detail and talks in very very general terms about things. If you like information i would strongly recommend another book that has much more detail.

I was very disapponted and returned it after 1 hour of reading the book.

My husband absolutely loved it! I dunno why exactly, it was kinda short, and I didn't laugh anywhere NEAR as hard as he did, but he loved it. It explains things in a man's perspective I guess. Certain guys will love it, others not so much. My hubby is a bit rough around the edges, so if you have one of those I think he'll like it.

This book is a waste of money! No useful information at all. This book is definitely less than I expected.

For all those people who gave this book a low rating....PLEASE SPEND SOME TIME LOOKING FOR YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR!!! This book is great for men. Women need to remember that men do not go through the pregnancy and will never really know what it feels like to be a woman and frankly I don't want them to. Men can only know how they feel when their partner is knocked up. This book looks at pregnancy from a mans view with a real, light hearted and loving sense of humor. I can tell Mr. Davis really loves his wife. I wish all men could be so honest in their love for their partners. If you want a book that is boring and full of facts that will probably never happen in your life read "what to expect..." this book is full of real life experience made funny by a clever, witty, imaginative and I am sure handsome man!!!!

Like it claims, this is a book for men. That is, the worst of men. The ones who belittle women, mock foreign accents, make fun of children's names and, generally, are lucky to have gotten a woman in bed at all. If you're buying this to actually learn something, look elsewhere. If you're buying this because you're a guy who needs to look like he's reading a pregnancy book to pacify the little woman, you found it. To be sure, this book is horrifically offensive, extraordinarily self-indulgent and terribly written. A title like, "The Red Neck's Guide to Pregnancy" would be more apt. Fortunately, at one-sixteenth of an inch thick, it'll all be over quickly.

I found this book to be an easy read and take my mind off of a lot of things that were kind of worrying me on my upcoming baby. This is a good gift if you don't want to overwhelm him with the first book and I got me a little more interested, so I went out and stepped it up a notch, got a bigger book with a lot more info.

Based on the comment by the OB, we bought this book. First of all, it is overpriced being that it is TINY. Second of all, it has little or no useful information. If I'm going to get my husband to read only one book, I'd like it to have information he can use.

I bought this book for my husband, as Im 5 1/2 Months pregnant, but I sat down and read the whole thing in about 1/2 hr. And get this, SO DID MY HUSBAND! He has always been interested in my pregnancy and has always read the books, but he loved this one. Not only funny, but gives real true to life info. Word of warning thou to pregnant woman, this book kind of makes the pain and torment sound a lot worse than i believe that it is. But thats okay, great book delivered in an awesome way!

I bought this for my husband, thinking it sounded like a light hearted guide for guys. It's not - it's pretty much one long anecdote about his wife's pregnancy. I can also sum up the whole thing in one sentence: "Your wife will be fat, mean, and blame you for everything so tell her she's pretty and get out of the house." My husband liked some parts, like to stay above the elbow during delivery since blood makes him pass out...but the rest was kind of insulting to both of us. This caters to a LOT of stereotypes that are pretty annoying. It also holds very little in the way of actual descriptions and conditions.

I only read the first few pages and it seemed mostly funny with informative thrown in there. My friend is a first time father and he really like the book. He is done with it, and said that it was great for him, and that all his wife's books are boring. His wife is reading it now, she is enjoying it, but reminds him that there is more to the pregnancy than whats in this book, his response was "but I dont need to know all that other stuff".

My husband got a real kick out of this book... Had some useful tips too

This book is written for a lowbrow audience. I consider myself a typical, caring husband and soon-to-be father and this book was insulting. Unless you are really out in left field regarding the issues of pregnancy, or have a really short attention span (its more pamphlet than book) do not buy this.

I wanted to buy my husband a book to read to understand what my body and my mind was going through during this pregnancy. I bought this book because my husband isn't exactly the avid reader. I was expecting that it would be detailed in what I was going through as well as what he could expect, but we both were less than happy about it. It barely touches the topics of pregnancy, let alone dives into detail. I wouldn't recommend it unless you are looking for a quick read about pregnancy that is otherwise common sense.

As many of the other reviews state, this is a must have for fathers to be. As an expecting father, waiting for my first child, this help me immensely with understanding what my girlfriend was going through, what to expect in the coming months, and how to deal with everything that is/will be happening. Also, I read this book in 2 very short sittings, so this book gets to the point, and fast. Again, highly recommended.

I ordered this for my husband when we found out we were expecting! He enjoyed reading it and always tells other expecting dads about this book.

I thought this book was insulting and uninformative. It not only makes fun of pregnant women, but presumes that the father is a complete idiot. The "Dolly Parton" comparisons in the first part of the book are degrading and sexist.

My husband and I just found our we were expecting our first child, so being super excited I found myself online buying tons of books. I realized I was looking for tons of super detailed information, which would go righ over my husbands head, because he doesn't need to know ALL the details in the begining... So I started looking at it from a mans perspective, and after receiving this book I knew I made the right choice. It is written by a man and takes pregnancy from a differant direction, great book, great laughs... I highly recommend this book, enjoy....

My husband used to read books all the time. But now only has time for things about the length of a newspaper or magazine article. This book is really short and funny. So it keeps his attention enough to actually be informed as to what is going on. He reads a little at a time while things progress. And has laughed out-loud on a couple of occasions.

My husband LOVED this book. It's written from a husband's point of view which is hilarious. While it doesn't provide tons of medical info, it gives just enough for my husband to understand some of what I'm going through. Each night he read some of it outloud so we could both enjoy it. The humor in the book was great and it has helped him realize that neither of us is going crazy...all of this is normal. I definitely recommend this book to any dad. They will certainly enjoy it!

My husband enjoyed this book and learning about what to expect. The humor in it is great and the topics are right on target in each trimester. My husband kept telling me what he learned from the book.

This was a totally dumbed down book. My husband actually likes being a father and was insulted by this book. This is for a dad who likes to sit on the couch, drink beers, and not do stuff with his kids. Sorry book.

The author tries to have that cute "Dave Barry" thing but instead just plays on old stereotypes that all guys do is watch football and don't know thing about women's bodies or what happens with a pregnancy. My wife and I are expecting our first child and I was thinking this may be informative. Instead it was a quick, one day read with jokes that wouldn't even be funny enough for Mad Magazine on a bad day. Sorry, but this one wasn't for me and felt like a waste of money.

I found this book to be entertaining and informational. It is great for husbands who are having trouble adjusting to the pregnancy or husbands who just need more informaion to understand what mom is going through. It gives this feeling that you are not alone -- everyone deals with these same problems.

With this book, Ian Davis did a great job of relating material to his target audience with a humorous and informative delivery. It was never boring, and his insights were amusing and insightful.

Bear in mind, this is not a reference book for expecting fathers. If you're looking to this book to thoroughly guide you through the rigors of pregnancy and parenthood, this isn't the right book. You might want to try The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition, which is a good thorough reference guide that helps to prepare you for the realistic responsibilities that lie ahead. Instead, this is a humorous glossy overview of some of the things you might expect over the next 9 months.

My only gripes are that the book is VERY short, and that it's pricey for what it is. I finished the book in one day during my daily commute, which is a 35 minute bus ride each way. And considering it's basically about the size and length of a pocket pamphlet, it's somewhat overpriced at $10.

However, these are the only things holding it back from being a 5-star review. It's a fun read, and it does accomplish what it sets out to do... to give expectant fathers some perspective on the rigors they are about to face during their introduction to fatherhood.

This is not the most informative book for men about the fine details of pregnancy, but it's a great way to help husbands feel involved. I left this book in the bathroom for my husband, and he loved it. He was constantly sharing the cartoons and stories with me (like pointing out that I looked just like the cartoon of the morning-sick wife with disheveled hair). It's very hard to get my husband to read books, so the fact that he actually read this entire book in a week is impressive.

My husband absolutely loved this book. It kept him interested, entertained, and was still informative. He said that he would recommend this book to anyone.

This little ditty is funny - which is good because by now, my partner needs some humor after all the sickness, mood swings, and complaints!!
However, it doesn't have a lot of solid advice. The illustrations are hilarious - but truly - it's my suggestion that if you want a book that has great information for your partner, What to Expect When You're Expecting is the one. Written for women, true, but has nothing that would be offensive to some sensitive men and is just great info.

My husband read it in about 30 minutes, laughing the entire time. I was so curious, I had to read it myself! The comments are stereotypical "guy" comments, which makes it entertaining to both genders. You have to have a light-hearted sense of humor about the entire event in order to appreciate this book.

It is funny if you happen to be a guy's guy and have strict gender roles. The jokes seemed like statements that have all been heard before. However, there was helpful information about the hospital experience and insurance from the Guy's perspective.

The jokes weren't original, and there was a serious lack of informative material in there....

I sent this book to my friend's husband as a gift, and he not only called to say how much he liked it, but he has recommended it to all of his "pregnant" friends. It's the best present you can give to average guy who will read nothing about pregnancy, or who doesn't read much at all! Highly recommend.

I sent this book to my friend's husband as a gift, and he not only called to say how much he liked it, but he has recommended it to all of his "pregnant" friends. It's the best present you can give to average guy who will read nothing about pregnancy, or who doesn't read much at all! Highly recommend.

my wife slipped this book under my pillow and used it to announce the big news. I don't think she ever intended for me to reead it, and frankly I just set it aside with the dozen or so books on pregnancy she had already purchased for herself. As we began to inform friends and family of the pregnancy, I received two more copies of this book in the mail as gifts! I figured that there had to be more to the book than a funny title. So I started to read it. It is actually really funny, especially the illustrations. It's more a collection fo stories about what every day people go through. I now find myself recommending it to others.

There IS a book out there for a man about pregnancy. My husband received this book as a gift when I got pregnant, and it's hysterical - but still informative. We sat and laughed about the contents, all the while he was learning some very important pregnancy details.

I also recommend another book called the T_r_u_t_h about C_a_f_f_e_i_n_e. It's a shocking look at how destructive the drug can be to one's health.

I bought this book for my husband because that was the exact quote he used when we found out we are expecting, "My boys can swim!" And while he's a HUGE Seinfeld fan, he was still not very amused by the annecdotes in this book. I read it, and found it completely devoid of any useful information for future dads, and couldn't BELIEVE the author was up until 5am writing, as he says at one point in the book. He gives about 2% real advice and 98% stories about his wife and annecdotes from other friends who have had kids, and devotes WAY too much time to telling you what NOT to name your baby, including a chart (a whopping 3 columns and 3 rows) of celebrities and their wacky baby names. Terrible book

Recent reviews have criticized Davis for "ripping off" Seinfeld. But Davis explicitly attributes the book's title to George Costanza at the beginning of the book, signalling the reader that the book's tone and sensibility are Seinfeld-like. That is why the book succeeds: it is a dry, witty and light riff from a slightly befuddled guy, as Seinfeld was. Criticism that the book does not give "useful information" or "real advice" clearly misses the point. Davis did not claim to have written an advice book. Anyone who criticizes the book for failing to give "real life advice" is taking himself a bit too seriously. It is like criticizing Seinfeld for being insensitive: duh. The book was written to be fun and make people laugh and in that it overwhelmingly succeeds.

I bought this book for my husband because that was the exact quote he used when we found out we are expecting, "My boys can swim!" And while he's a HUGE Seinfeld fan, he was still not very amused by the annecdotes in this book. I read it, and found it completely devoid of any useful information for future dads, and couldn't BELIEVE the author was up until 5am writing, as he says at one point in the book. He gives about 2% real advice and 98% stories about his wife and annecdotes from other friends who have had kids, and devotes WAY too much time to telling you what NOT to name your baby, including a chart (a whopping 3 columns and 3 rows) of celebrities and their wacky baby names. Terrible book

Wanted to get my husband a book to read as I was absorbing my own pregnancy books - he was excited to get it - but his enthusiasm immediately waned within the first few pages and the obvious Seinfeld rip-offs. The humor was not very "humorous" - it was pretty painful in fact. He gave up shortly after reading about the author's brilliant term that he invented called "re-gifting" - (anyone else ever heard of that?). Am trying to redeem myself with a more worthy book for him - but this just wasn't it.

This book was a concise and humorous look at how pregnancy works through the male perspective, start to finish. Despite being a guy who is not trying to extend my branch of the family tree any time soon, I still found this book to be an entertaining and worthwhile read. I feel infinitely more prepared for the day that my girlfriend informs me that she secretly stopped taking the pill weeks earlier, and that I'm going to be a daddy. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone thinking about making a daring foray into fatherhood.

This book was a concise and humorous look at how pregnancy works through the male perspective, start to finish. Despite being a guy who is not trying to extend my branch of the family tree any time soon, I still found this book to be an entertaining and worthwhile read. I feel infinitely more prepared for the day that my girlfriend informs me that she secretly stopped taking the pill weeks earlier, and that I'm going to be a daddy. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone thinking about making a daring foray into fatherhood.

This book is full of useless information about the authors own experience, Alot of it has nothing to do with pregnancy. Its a joke it seems as if it was written by Adam Corolla, from "The man show" or Tom Leikas except not as entertaining. I love a good sense of humor and I am a real "guy" thats why I bought it. But I was hoping to learn something and if you are over the age of 14 and not a complete idiot. dont waste your time.

Nice and short and has some cute stories. A quick read for a dad-to-be!

Nice and short and has some cute stories. A quick read for a dad-to-be!