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8th out of 22 books
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Baby Not on Board: A Celebration of Life without Kids
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 bookwi...more
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
July 21st 2005
by Chronicle Books
(first published July 7th 2005)
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Oct 30, 2008
Alison
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone not having children or on the fence about it.
Recommended to Alison by:
found it on amazon
This book is hilarious. Anyone choosing not to have kids will laugh hysterically. It's the book I wanted to write, only 100 times more entertaining than I could have written it. Every page had me saying to my husband: "TOTALLY! Oh my god, this is what we talk about all the time!" I would read him the text, show him the illustration, and we would roll around with tears in our eyes. If you are on the fence about kids, it will put you on the side that says "Thank GOD I don't have them. My life is P...more
A bit of silliness, but a fun one, full of cartoons and charts and quizzes emphasizing the amazing life of wild romance, expensive sushi dinners, hot cars, late sleeps, and world travel just waiting out there for those of us who choose a childfree life. While it’s not a reasoned argument (nor is it meant to be), it’s nice to have even a tiny, frivolous counterweight to the intense social pressure to breed. I admit the subject gets me a little hot under the collar, having lived through years of “...more
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Oh, god, yes. Because babies suck. I've always thought so...I've never wanted one, even though everyone seems to think I have the skills to raise it (eehhhh). But I've never WANTED to get up early EVERY damn day. Never WANTED to sacrifice a day at the spa for a Peg Perego car seat or Eddie Bauer stroller. Never WANTED to trade leaky, saggy tits, droopy ass, and a dew-lap gut for the "joy" of hearing Baby Einstein/Hannah Montana for the 600th time. Holy Christ Jesus. I can do anything I want with...more
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I know this was supposed to be a funny book and not an in-depth look into the child free lifestyle, but I just didn't like it that much. While this had some funny insights into living child free, I found the tone to be a bit too negative. Just because I've chosen to be child free, it doesn't mean I dislike kids or the people who choose to have them, but this book seems to imply that all child free people must have those leanings.
Dec 08, 2008
Kristin
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who is childfree or just on the fence about having kids
This book is awesome! It was a quick read and very funny. It takes a humorous look at life with and without kids, including tips on what to say when people harass you about not having kids and what to do so you will never be asked to babysit again. It even has a great test to help you figure out what kind of child surrogate you should get (ie, cat, dog, lizard, fish, niece/nephew, etc.).
This book asks the big questions like, When is the right time to make "the big announcement" that you are NOT having children? I love the idea of having an unbaby shower. I have 2 new words to add to my childfree vocab-- unparent and nonbreeder. Why are none of those available to be a status on FB?
This book read like a Cosmo article-- in my mind, that's *not* a compliment. It should have been subtitled "How To Be A Self-Involved Whiny Jerk While Being Childfree." I am avowedly childfree, but this left me with a bad taste in my mouth.
I'm surprised this book made it past an editor's desk. It was pointless. It was as if the girls from Sex and the City wrote a book about not having kids; it was that shallow and vapid. I expected some valuable information, some enlightenment, some information that I could grasp to make it worth traveling to the library to get it (thank heavens I didn't BUY it). There isn't any here. My husband and I have come to terms with not having kids. This book is so flip and brainless that I wish I could c...more
Jan 23, 2008
Carrie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who don't want children
Recommended to Carrie by:
Rae and Joshua
this book is hilarious! the writing is witty and easy to read, and the illustrations are a hoot (though my husband says they're grotesque and give him indigestion). includes tips on dealing with other people's kids (OPCs) and responses for when you are asked the all-annoying "so when are you having kids" question. also has amusing comparison charts of you, your body, your house, etc. without children and with children. if you're really serious about having children and just don't understand how...more
This book was hysterical! The illustrations were funny too. I enjoyed the book as a fun, short, satirical read, rather than serious. If readers take this too seriously, then I'm afraid they probably won't enjoy it.
I was looking for a book that seriously took on the idea of not having kids. I was hoping for research and a real person's POV. What I got was a joke - literally the entire book was comedic.
This book was refreshing!
I have not encountered many people who understand this viewpoint; it was interesting to read a book by someone who does. It was also pretty amusing.
I have not encountered many people who understand this viewpoint; it was interesting to read a book by someone who does. It was also pretty amusing.
Cute, funny little book, especially if you find people who are so superior about the fact that they are a "Mom" nauseating. Pretty fluffy, and pretty short though.
I laughed so hard! Full of satire and the drawings are a hoot to boot. I read this book in an hour I could not put it down
highly recommended for anyone considering to/not to have children BEFORE making the decision.
Slightly amusing, but mostly not.
Hilarious with great cartoons :D
Lighthearted book with lots of humor for those who have made the choice not to have children. Enjoyed the illustrations and the celebratory nature of the book. I would recommend it for those who have already made this decision to be Childfree. Those still making a decision whether to have children or not might find the book entertaining but not really that helpful.
It's a must read. I love children, but I'm not sure I'll ever have any of my own. However, I enjoyed this book tremendously, and even if you plan on having children, it'll give you a chuckle. Unless you're just THAT serious.
Don't expect a deep and emotional read, but it's a cute, silly, and light book about the choice not to raise children.
This book was cute and somewhat funny, but didn't really give any practical advice. Still a fun read.
FREAKIN' HILARIOUS! I couldn't have read all the other "parenthood" books without this one.
Aug 24, 2012
Jane
added it
I have a kid, I love my kid, but I still thought this was a (mostly) cute little book.
Jun 29, 2008
Paige
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Childfree
Shelves:
humor,
married-no-kids
Funny, tongue in cheek, but kind of mean in some parts. A light, humorous read though.
As a non-breeder, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Lots of fun!
Loved it! Made me not feel so selfish for my desire to stay child free.
Jun 10, 2013
Rebecca
marked it as to-read
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