It's also pretty funny. It's all written in kind of "prentend-military" jargon, which just makes it more fun reading. Attention! In your hand is an indispensable training manual for new recruits to fatherhood. Written by ex-Commando and dad of three Neil Sinclair, this manual will teach you, in no-nonsense terms, all the practical skills you need to be a top-ranking parent. It's straight to the point. You don't get lost in useless text and reflections. No "comedic" side stories, or anything that will make you lose time. It doesn't pretend to be more than it is. it is a very direct "If you do this, everything should go well" manual. It doesn't pretend to have a philosophical intrigue that will unleash the parenting instinct within you. It's clear "you do this, everything ends up ok".

A lot of it comes down to common sense - the book is very honest about that. A lot also comes from the experience of someone who knows kids. It offers great guidelines, and helps to structure one's way of doing things. Especially during a perhaps stressful period, it offers clear, direct guidelines.Book is read after less than a day and is. Full of helpful easy to read and find information and tips that have helped me understand not only my own role in raising newborns but also mums role too. It's funny with loads of good tips and anecdotes / phrases that make the whole thing seem less daunting. If you are planing on having a few kids, I think buying this book is worth it. I borrowed it from the library, and am considering buying it just because it's quite handy.