Dada: A Guy's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the First Year of Fatherhood

Dada: A Guy's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the First Year of Fatherhood is the perfect gift for all new or expectant fathers and mothers alike. Author Michael Crider guides you through a laugh-filled tour of parenthood from a neurotic new father's point of view.

From the trials and tribulations of pregnancy to the end of the first year of fatherhood, Dada pulls no punches. It is an honest, informative, hilarious, yet heartwarming tale. Crider's wit and knack for pointing out the humor in even the most serious of situations makes Dada a must-read for all new parents.

"Expectant fathers, you need this book to understand why we're always right. A witty read full of laughs. A great guide for warning men about the transformation their woman is about to undergo and how to deal with it."—Stacey M. Lane Grosh, Herald-Bulletin, Anderson, IN

“A real guy's take on becoming a new father is found in Dada by Michael Crider. Complete with expletives and real truths, [Dada is] funny, honest and sometimes hard to swallow. Rather like life itself.”—Nashville Parent Magazine

Michael R. Crider lives in Tennessee with his wife, Julie, and their son, Ryan. Crider's syndicated humor column, distributed by Artist Market Syndicates, ran in several publications in 2002-2003. He is also a co-founder, editor and staff writer for moviesthatsuck.com, and has co-written several short films. Assuming he ever has any spare time, he enjoys kayaking, scuba diving, reading, watching movies, and playing with his son.