Review of The First Time Father

[Krishi Shah]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The First Time Father" by Thomas Alfie.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The First Time Father by Thomas Alfie is a mentor and friend to all men who are worried about becoming a father. Hundreds of books about motherhood can be found in the market, but the same cannot be said about books on fatherhood. Of course, motherhood is immensely challenging as it brings with it many physical and emotional changes, which is why it is more focused upon. Still, the road to fatherhood can feel isolating for anxious men who just want to fulfill their upcoming role to the best of their ability.

This book is genuinely here to guide you from the very beginning to the very end. The author starts his novel with experiences he had before he ever even contemplated starting a family, then progresses to meeting his wife and understanding what it truly takes to raise another human being. He has checklists for every possible situation- what to keep in hospital bags, which medical tests to ask about, which practices husbands should follow while helping their wives through labor, etc. It is deeply heartwarming to see the author’s approach to this topic. Through every word in this book, you can tell that after feeling isolated and anxious due to not receiving substantial help when it came to fatherhood, he wrote this detailed guide to make sure that no one else had to go through the same thing.

The writing style was friendly and easy to follow. I think that the helpful, sometimes funny, and informal tone that the author had can initiate some meaningful conversations and discussions about fatherhood among men. This will help reduce the anxiety that a role as serious as that of a father brings while giving them information on how to be the best partner and father they can be. The author covers everything, ranging from explanations about the strains of pregnancy to the importance of financial plans to parenting styles.

This book is well-structured, and I did not find anything negative about this book at all. While I definitely found quite a handful of typos and grammatical errors, it did not damage my reading experience or the impact of this book at all. It is delightful and informative to read, and that is why I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

I would definitely recommend this book to those thinking about becoming fathers, expectant fathers, or perhaps even those individuals who want to understand the ins and outs of becoming a parent from a male perspective.

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The First Time Father
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