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Okay, I laughed when I saw the cover of Go the Fuck to Sleep and I laughed again at least through the first half of the pdf of the whole book that has been making the rounds.
Yes, I do feel better, thanks for asking.
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Amy
>I think it's hilarious. But like most novelties, it's basically a waste of the Earth's resources. I watched it on YouTube. I laughed (and almost cried, it's so close to home). But why would I buy it?Answer: I wouldn't, except as a gift to friends with a baby. And they would read it once, laugh, and then wonder what to do with it. That paper should've been allowed to remain a tree.
Posted : Jun 27, 2011 09:39
Stephen
>Interesting. It seems quite likely to me that a very large number of the parents who'll end up owning this book (a) will receive it as a gift, not buy it themselves; (b) will appreciate it because it provides ONE BRIEF MOMENT of tension-breaking self-cheerleading amid a life that otherwise is indeed all about putting their child first; and (c) have enthusiastically brought home plenty of real books to read to their children and will continue to do so.But it's nice that you feel better. (That means it all was about you, right?)
Posted : Jun 03, 2011 04:17
erica
>Thanks for this post. I found the title funny, but I think the title is probably the best part of the joke.And just to offer an alternative parenting perspective - the main thing that helps me get through long nights with my toddler is reminding myself it ISN'T all about me. To me bedtime struggles are an annoyance or inconvenience, but to my daughter bedtime is still a Very Big Deal indeed.
Posted : May 24, 2011 08:42
MotherReader
>I liked the idea of the book far more than the book. The one-note joke of the title, more than the existence of a book that people would buy - likely at the expense of buying other books for a parent.Sort of how I almost always prefer the Onion headlines to the articles - the best line has already been played.
I don't get people calling the book clever, because it's just swearing that echoes our sometimes uncomfortable feelings of parents. Yeah, I get it. The concept is done to much more effect and actual cleverness in the picture book, Once Upon a Time... The End, where the classic stories get shorter and shorter as the parents' patience wears thinner. And you can actually read that book with your kid and share a bit in the joke.
Posted : May 22, 2011 07:06
Roger Sutton
>I hear you, 5:05 AM. For some great ideas about REAL baby shower books take a look here and here.Posted : May 22, 2011 12:59