The New Dad's Survival Guide: Man-to-Man Advice for First-Time Fathers

by Scott Mactavish

Book Overview

Fatherhood demystified Finally: a manual for new dads that deciphers the immensely confusing world of fatherhood and gives crucial tips and advice from a man's point of view. No psychobabble, no warm... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316159956
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.7" x 0.7" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

FANTASTIC HELPER FOR DADS

I've gone through a number of these types of books and this one is by far the best one out there. The author keeps it light, at the same time conveying what's really important to the new dad with honesty and a brutal sense of humor. It makes the new dad feel like he has some company in this new and alien experience of having kids. After reading it, I recommended it to all my buddies whoare in the same boat. It truly takes the edge off of first time fatherhood. Nice job!

Great book-but it's humor not a definitive guide

This is a quick funny read; perfect for the new dad with little time. Mr. Mactavish has done an outstanding job of conveying the feelings and fears of new dads from personal experience. The book,however, is meant to 1)reassure the new dad that we've all been there and 2) give insights into certain events that are yet to come (Particularly liked the circumcision description-OUCH!). Take the negative comments about this book with a grain of salt. It's humor, not a guide on new parenting. Highly recommended.

For Men Written by a Man

My wife and I are expecting in 3 months. This book is Outstanding. There are innumerable pregnancy books written by women. The last thing I wanted to read was a book written by a chick telling me I needed to rub my wife's feet every night. This book gives it to you straight and tells you what to expect. It's very informative and I especially appreciate the "Critical Survival Tips." The author mixes in humor to make the book much more interesting. I feel much more prepared and educated than I ever thoughtI would. Now if I can just make it through the birth! A must read for any new dad.

Raised This Way Personally

As the son of a military father (who happens to have the same sense of humor as the author) I was personally raised the way this book describes child rearing. Let's face it not everyone who has children instantly becomes an adult. Just because you have a child doesn't mean you must now handle everything with a serious manner. Your first child is an exciting and often scary event. In most situations similar to this, the human psyche responds with humor or laughter (think about the first time you went on a roller coaster you were scared but couldn't stop smiling). The author captured a feeling that most of us have but rarely talk about. Bravo!

Hilarious book...

First of all, the 'professional' reviewers take Mactavish far too seriously. I caught the guy at a book signing; he's very funny and takes a humorous, light-hearted approach to fatherhood while still making valid points. And for the record, he's a military vet who now works as a filmmaker. Regardless, he wrote a book in 'guy speak' that is anything but boring. I got a copy as a gift when we were pregnant with our first daughter. After I finished, wifey read it and laughed as hard (if not harder) than me.