If you’ve ever had doubts about having children or have decided not to have them, you should see some part of yourself reflected in this novel.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch, “Smart, witty.

“I miss him in so many ways, but right now I miss him in the way you always miss someone when you're single among a room full of couples.”, “You can't quantify love, and if you try, you can end up focusing on misleading factors.

But it is the topic that author, As I've read and enjoyed each of Emily Giffin's other books, I fully expected to enjoy this book. Baby Proof is about a woman named Claudia who has never wanted children, even as a doll playing child.

Wonderful characters and unbeatable prose.” —Oakland Tribune, “What are the nonnegotiable issues in a relationship? Refresh and try again. I wanted more turmoil in her life, there didn't really seem to be much. Giffin's writing style and subject matter was what enticed me to listen to this book on CD. challenging and thought-provoking.” —Pages magazine, “Emily Giffin keeps you in suspense until the last possible moments, which makes for a page-turning read. .

Do you think there is a stigma against women who do not become mothers? If so, how much more damning is it for a woman who chooses not to have children rather than one who is simply unable? . We’d love your help. Baby Proof is complicated and unexpected.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “This take on contemporary relationships asks whether a childless-by-choice marriage is selfish, then moves on to fallout for philandering spouses, infertility, problem parents and the challenge of seemingly irredeemable mistakes.

This may as well have been written by a completely different author...and a far less talented one. Do you think Claudia and Ben will go on to have children? It was definitely not the case.

Usually, I tend to shy away from books in the chick lit genre. If you picked this up because you loved Something Borrowed/Something Blue, don’t bother. . . .

It was definitely not the case. And just as she gives up on finding a man who feels the same way, she meets warm, wonderful Ben. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by Emily Giffin. This woman is me, plain and simple. I loved the first two Emily Griffins I read -- and -- but this is by far my favorite. I was pregnant at the time and wanted a funny and light read.

There's a scene in the novel in which Claudia, Maura, Daphne, and Jess are having lunch, and Claudia observes: "But as I listen to the three women I love most, I can't help but think how crazy it is that we all want something that we can't seem to have. It makes it sound like divorce is a quick,easy answer when you don't get your way. Her disapproval of Jess’s serial dating of married men seems more tempered, even though it could be said that without women like Jess, Scott would have no one to cheat on his wife with.

I think I was having a hard time with the main character. But I was looking for a light pick-me-up last week, found Baby Proof at the library, and after being captivated from the very first page, I finished this book in 2 days flat. http://www.babyshowercakez.com/top-10-baby-shower-games-ideas/, 5/2010: Baby Proof: Chapter 18 - Chapter 21, 5/2010: Baby Proof: Chapter 13 - Chapter 17. Don't waste your time. and then he changes his mind, and the whole drama. I loved her first two books, but really didn't like this one.

I am a book crier, this is true, but when I was tearing up a few chapters in, I thought, "Dang! by St. Martin's Press. This really captures the emotions and desperation of that awkward stage that happens the first time you seriously realize -- as in the first time your p. I loved the first two Emily Griffins I read -- and -- but this is by far my favorite. 2.5/5 This was a quick average read. a baby carriage? I loved Emily's first 2 books, but I had a hard time with this one. Love is seldom-almost never-an even proposition.”. I'm only a few pages in and I'm hooked. Free download or read online Baby Proof pdf (ePUB) book. The subject matter hit a bit closer to home than Giffin's 1'st book.

Another complex, well-characterized novel from Emily Giffin. From the author of the smash hits Something Borrowed and Something Blue comes a novel that explores the question: is there ever a deal-breaker when it comes to true love? . I can relate to it the most. Do you feel it was fair and reasonable for Ben to back out of their agreement to not have children? If so, do you believe that soul mates, by definition, want the same things in life? Do you think women who don't want children are judged more harshly than men who don't? This is one of the WORST books I have ever read.

It really made me appreciate my marriage. Giffin’s novel is funny, smart, and offers a fresh take on what is worth sacrificing for the one you love.” —Knoxville News-Sentinel, “Giffin’s introspective and moving love story is an ode to those who take the road less traveled.” —The Atlantan, “Emily Giffin delivers a warm, witty story about a perfect couple who suddenly finds themselves at odds over the decision to have children. Is this a realistic promise in the first place? Giffin's heroine in Baby Proof, Claudia Parr, is smart, funny, and unapologetic for her desire not to have a baby. I am told constantly by women that I am selfish for this. I'm really hoping the main character doesn't sell out in the end to garner the mass-appeal of chick-lit readers.

It's always good to know you're not alone in questioning the main stream expectations that society imposes. Thought-provoking . Mkay. Please do not torture yourself. . Do you think that most people would see a partner who doesn't want children as a deal-breaker? Though Baby Proof entertains with its relationship drama, it also digs deep into the more serious issue of exactly what it means to choose not to have children. That’s the compelling topic that Emily Giffin explores wonderfully. Baby Proof is the third book I’ve read by Emily Giffin (the first two were Something Borrowed and Something Blue), and I liked this one the least of the three novels.Of course, I read the first books on vacation, so that may have something to do with it . Discuss the ending of Baby Proof in relation to O. Henry’s classic tale “The Gift of the Magi.” Do you feel that the ending was satisfying? If so, how much more damning is it for a woman who chooses not to have children rather than one who is simply unable? !” argument- regardless of how the end turned out- was pretty much a see-red dealbreaker for me. Then comes . Do you view Claudia as a selfish person? This woman is me, plain and simple. Emily Giffin has the literary capacity to create the most aggravating, unlikable characters in all of chick-lit that I positively can't. Do you feel that our love for our friends frequently allows us to give them a pass for bad behavior? Out of all the books Emily Giffin has written this one is my favorite. Through the characters of Daphne, Maura, and Jess, Baby Proof examines ways in which motherhood impacts relationships and vice versa. Welcome to the official website of Emily Giffin, the #1 New York Times best selling author, with info about her books, movies and life. The only vaguely compelling charac. You can count on absolutely nothing but the unexpected. How does the issue of motherhood in Baby Proof tap into more universal themes of unexpected outcomes and unfulfilled desires? She's good!" It raises important questions about how we, as women, define ourselves. “Emily Giffin has proven herself as a master storyteller and writer. Most of Giffin's characters are smart, educated, professional women; they are also strong - in that they don't necessarily fall full-force into a stereotypical "I'll compromise my goals and ideals in order to keep a man."

. One of them wants children after all.

Claudia’s disdain for Scott’s infidelity is evident in her comments about him. There is a statement in Baby Proof that reads: “The biggest decision a woman can make in life is not who to marry but who should be the father of her children.” Do you believe that, to most women, the issue of children and motherhood (and who to share that with) supersedes every other decision in their lives? . Is there such thing as a deal-breaker when it comes to true love or does true love conquer all?

Do you think women who don’t want children are judged more harshly than men who don’t want them? The fact that one of her (good) characters references Romeo and Juliet as an example of true love is truly sickening, and yet this is the turning-point argument that makes one of her main characters change their mind on a crucial issue. As gloomy as that sounds, the book is honestly amazing. Then the unexpected occurs: one of them has a change of heart. This book did not disappoint, it exceeded my expectations.

It's very rare that I get this pissed off by a book, especially such random chick lit.

It was nice to peek into someone else's view of the matter, someone as reluctant as myself and my hubby to take the plunge. tags: baby-proof, claudia, emily-giffin, love. I wish someone had told me that BEFORE I got married!" I listened to the audiobook of this one narrated by Cynthia Nixon, which was great. I did not read Giffin's other 2 books. I'm really hoping the main character doesn't sell out in the end to garner the mass-appeal of chick-lit readers. This was paint by the numbers, with dated/occasionally borderline offensive ideas and main characters who don’t seem to care as much as they claim they do. This review contains spoilers, so don't read anymore if you ever plan to read this book. How much do you think she is defined by her decision not to have children? What do you think of Daphne and Tony’s request of Claudia?

Other than that, which for a while seriously made me want to just stop reading since I could see where the story was about to go, the rest of the book is decent for its genre. Start by marking “Baby Proof” as Want to Read: Error rating book. So far, though, she understands me, which lets me know that there are other women out there who feel exactly the way I do about the prospect of having kids...which is (insert obnoxiously loud vomitting noises here). Do you think Claudia and Ben will go on to have children. Do you view Claudia as a selfish person? . I didn't have any empathy for her. Weekly, Copyright © Emily Giffin, All rights reserved.contact info | privacy policy | cookie disclosure policyAuthor photo credit: Emmanuelle Choussy.

More importantly, Giffin’s heartfelt novel forces people to contemplate the reality of making sacrifices for the ones we love most.” —Woodbury magazine, “Bestselling author Emily Giffin is a savant of unsympathetic situations, effortlessly bringing depth and humanity to flawed heroines. .

It's quite a brave topic to tackle - women who don't want children. The One and Only was really good though if you want another good. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Giffin captures the experience of being thirty-something particularly well—as she did with the twenty-somethings of her last two novels.” —Miami Herald, “Baby Proof is by turns a funny and serious exploration of how difficult it can be, even in this age of choice, to choose the childless path.” —Hartford Courant, “By avoiding easy answers, Giffin once again proves she's one of the best in this thoughtful, layered, and wholly original story of a woman facing a major choice in her life.” —Booklist, “Immensely refreshing . Is there such a thing as a deal-breaker when it comes to true love, or does true love conquer all? A must-read for any woman, mother or not.” —Jezebel magazine, “Emily Giffin has proven herself as a master storyteller and writer. Was your first impression of her a favorable one?Did you draw conclusions about her character after the first sentence of the novel? You can't take anything for granted. . The One and Only was really good though if you want another good book by Emily Giffin. Even when I was a little girl, playing dolls with my two sisters, I assumed the role of the good Aunt Claudia.

June 13th 2006



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