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Book Review of Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year

Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year
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Although her literary devices get a bit repetitive with "gulping" reading of this volume, I couldn't help it! Sharp, sweet, perfect commentary on so many things of the wonder of motherhood. Beware of language and sexual discussion, though you should expect the frank anatomical/functional descriptions of pregnancy, birth, recovery, babies, and nursing if you're looking at this one. I enjoyed it but am content to pass it on after recording some of my favorite excerpts.