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Title: Not a Must-Have
Review: I am expecting my first baby at the age of 43. Well-meaning friends insisted from the beginning that I MUST have "What To Expect"--"It's the Bible." "It answers all your questions." Even my doctor's office gives out copies.I have found the book less than helpful. I want to know much more about my baby's development and much less about me. I need to know when my child develops toes. I want to know what he/she hears and sees in there. I don't need to know about hair dyes or diets that I will never follow.I also need a lighter approach than is found in "What To Expect." The writing style strikes me as chilly and clinical. This is a joyous and often very humorous life experience. Novice moms-to-be need a laugh along with the facts.In short, "What To Expect" has answered very few of my questions. It's decent reference for the bookshelf, but not my Bible, by any means.
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