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Baby Not on Board: A Celebration of Life without Kids by Jennifer L. Shawne
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Baby Not on Board: A Celebration of Life without Kids

by Jennifer L. Shawne

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Chronicle Books (2005), Paperback, 144 pages

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This isn't a book for people looking to decide whether or not to have kids - it's a book for people who have already made the decision. It's a humorous book, not meant to be taken seriously.

In all honesty, the decision to not have kids is one not easily accepted by friends, family, or even strangers, and this book allows us to laugh at it a bit - it's just a lighthearted look at a child-free lifestyle.

It's a fun little reminder about the positives of the decision and a offers a bit of encouragement... proud nonparents are often the misunderstood minority, and this book makes us part of its "in" crowd - we finally get the chance to be the ones poking a bit of fun at others.

It's not a laugh-out-loud book; it's a smile-knowingly kind of book. ( )
  LSS312 | Dec 9, 2007 |
This is kind of cute, some of it boring. It's like a cosmo mag on being childfree. It's got quizes and jokes, but no real substance. Not something I'd recommend.

If you plan to purchase a book to help you decide to have kids or not I recomend 'Childfree and loving it' instead.
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  kf4vkp | Apr 4, 2007 |
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0811847977, Paperback)

For anyone who's wondered, "Why have kids when I could have fun instead?" here's a warm and hilarious welcome to the wonderful world of unparenting! The childfree life is growing in popularity, and finally here is a book that celebrates the wisdom and wonder of that choice. For those who cherish their white shag carpet and glass coffee table, this highly interactive book—with quizzes, sidebars, and handy checklists—offers a range of helpful, unparenting information including ways to throw oneself an unbaby shower and strategies for coping with dreaded OPCs (other people's children). Baby Not on Board reminds us all that having a baby is great, but NOT having a baby is really, really great.

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