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[Following is a volunteer review of "The First Time Father" by Thomas Alfie.]
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Alfie Thomas' book The First Time Father belongs to the non-fiction category. There are numerous obligations that come with raising a family, including material, psychological, and physical ones. So, for young couples who desire to establish one, orientation is typically necessary. We can get a quick introduction to the information that serves as our parenthood manual. Or what it's like to be a father, in the form of a brief guide for fathers. The author also discusses the difficulties, joys, and responsibilities that come with being a parent, as well as his early experiences on the path to becoming a father.

He starts off by delivering an introduction in which he provides us with some background on his life as a bachelor. On one of these occasions, he is perceived as having been happy at the time that he did not have such concerns. Also, we observe how his marriage to Anna alters everything. They eventually decide to have children. He explains to the reader how important it is to establish plans before considering having children. In preparation for the impending arrival, there are also some backup plans in place, such as baby-proofing the home for security, building a nursery, and assembling a labor bag for the family.

Because it was so realistic and useful, I really enjoyed reading this book. The amount of research the author did is clear from reading its pages. I particularly admired the way the author described his experiences. There are highs and lows in parenting; it truly is like riding a roller coaster. The most crucial thing would be to complete each stage as it is presented. One cannot be well-versed in everything; hence, this was highly serious counsel given early in the book. Amazing storytelling skills are used by the author to support his points with concise narratives. I think everybody can grasp this book because he also used straightforward terminology to express his ideas.

I didn't have any complaints about this book. All of the topics discussed were important and could help someone today or in the future. The author's commitment to fatherhood was wonderful. You could tell he was struggling because he made an effort to read books, go with his wife to childbirth classes, baby-proof the house, and even write a book to assist others.

I rate it 4 out of 4 and 5 out of 5 stars based on all that was revealed and stated. Considering that I believe this book's journey of both parents has meaning and purpose, I didn't find any mistakes when reading. From one parent to other fathers who are still unsure of what lies ahead, The First Time Father by Alfie Thomas serves as both a manual and a story. I advise it to parents-to-be who are still learning about raising children, as well as to couples who are new to this. Parenting is important business, and we should always take responsibility for the little ones, so hold on tight even if you're just making plans for a baby.

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When a mother conceives, she has 9 months to prepare and be ready when the baby is born. But some fathers fall on surprised by the new reality when the baby is born. This book is a helpful guide for expectant fathers for their new chapter of life as a father; through this book, they will gain insights on how to take good care a baby with less stress. Your review is wonderful!
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Hazel Mae Bagarinao wrote: 20 Mar 2023, 02:16 When a mother conceives, she has 9 months to prepare and be ready when the baby is born. But some fathers fall on surprised by the new reality when the baby is born. This book is a helpful guide for expectant fathers for their new chapter of life as a father; through this book, they will gain insights on how to take good care a baby with less stress. Your review is wonderful!



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This definitely sounds like a helpful book for expecting fathers. This is an informative review!
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Nice review. I liked this book when I read it too. It's funny and still informative. As an expecting father it's good to remember that you can have doubts and needs as well. Good job!
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Laney K wrote: 28 Mar 2023, 10:22 This definitely sounds like a helpful book for expecting fathers. This is an informative review!

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Carlos Mata Saenz wrote: 28 Mar 2023, 14:51 Nice review. I liked this book when I read it too. It's funny and still informative. As an expecting father it's good to remember that you can have doubts and needs as well. Good job!
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This book sounds very useful for fathers-to-be and new parents. I love the fact that the author uses simple language and discusses their own experiences within the book. As a parent as well, I agree that it's so important to give children our best selves. Thanks for a great review!
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Catalina Aspinall wrote: 02 Apr 2023, 02:52 This book sounds very useful for fathers-to-be and new parents. I love the fact that the author uses simple language and discusses their own experiences within the book. As a parent as well, I agree that it's so important to give children our best selves. Thanks for a great review!
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This sounds like a book that would benefit expectant fathers. Parenthood can catch you by surprise and bring out parts of yourself you were not expecting. Having an idea of what to expect is a great idea. Thank you for the informative review.
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Kelly Tunstall wrote: 03 Apr 2023, 09:24 This sounds like a book that would benefit expectant fathers. Parenthood can catch you by surprise and bring out parts of yourself you were not expecting. Having an idea of what to expect is a great idea. Thank you for the informative review.
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