Friday, July 22, 2011

Go The F**k To Sleep (A Children's Book)

I don't think Baby Week would be complete without a proper book review.  If I am going to review a "children's" book, it is going to be one that is something new and different.  I am pretty sure I have found it here.

First of all, let me say that I actually listened to this as an audiobook.  Samuel L. Jackson was the narrator, and no one in this world can drop an F-bomb like he can.  I don't even think that is debatable.  As you can probably tell, this is actually a child's book for adults, and boy, did it make me giggle.

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If you have a child, or have ever even babysat for one, you know how difficult it can be to get them to stay in bed and go to sleep.  All the excuses, all of the procrastinating, all of the ways they try to pull one over on us to stay up and hang out just a little longer.  This book addresses the situation head on.  In fact, it captures the moment to a T.

I would give this book 5 stars because it made me laugh...hard!  Maybe it was Samuel L. Jackson's delivery.  Maybe it was the pure genius concept of poking fun at every parent's ultra-relatable dilemma. However, if the F-bomb offends you, this book will not be your cup of tea.  If you can look past swear words, it is a cleverly written little book.  Definitely worth the 6 minutes it took to listen to it via audible.com.

23 comments:

Cindy said...

Hahaha oh gosh this is gonna be a must-read in my book! xD great find and review!

colleen said...

i love that they got samuel jackson to narrate it. too funny.

Rachel - Notes from my closet said...

I've heard of this book, SO funny :)

Love, Vanilla

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The Whity Wife said...

I heard Samuel L read it too! It was so fantastic! I agree, 5 stars! and a must share!!

Suz said...

I'm past children's books or children's books for adults. Now I need a book about teenagers.

decor8 said...

I'm gettin' this! Thanks for sharing!

Jane

Bad Joan said...

That sounds hilarious! Samuel Jackson is the perfect narrator for this. Definitely going to check it out.

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joanne hegarty said...

Hi Erin

Thank you very much for your lovely wedding wishes. I am still in Africa and my friend Dimitri has been guest blogging for me for the past couple of weeks. I am back in london on Monday. I like the sound of your book, sounds like an amusing read
Joanne
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Traveling Distances said...

I gotta give this a listen if Samuel's narrating!

Sandra said...

The book seems awesome! :D

Wida said...

It made me laugh too!! I really would like this even though I don't have a child yet! Heh. I listened to the whole thing awhile back. Samuel is perfect for the narration.


Wida
Missing Amsie Blog

Katie said...

haha, sounds great! LOVE that SLJ read the audiobook!

Katie x

Gertrude said...

Haha this sounds so funny!!

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness gracious, a children's book?! Unbelievable. haha

xo
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High Heels & Good Meals! said...

I heard about this book on the Today show when the author was on. He said he's even been offered a movie deal...I have got to check it out! I'm all about a good laugh!!!

Vale ♥ said...

Hi Erin, thank you for your sweet comment on my wedding post :) it made my day ! Kisses

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Michelle's Style File said...

5 stars! That's fantastic.

x
Michelle
www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

sorelle in style said...

OMG absolutely hilarious! I heard Samuel L. Jackson read it, too, and was cracking up! They couldn't have picked a better narrator! ;)

Thanks for visiting us! Your blog is lovely, we're now happily following! :)

-j
sorelle in style

Elle Sees said...

This made me giggle too. And SLJ reading anything is a win.

Anonymous said...

This is so, so awesome. I can just picture Samuel L. Jackson's delivery- hilarious :) I respect the author for addressing one of those difficult things about parenting in a funny and realistic way!

Anonymous said...

haha! i love samuel l. jackson ~ he is hilarious and such a superb actor. i need to send this book along to my sister ~ she has a 1 year old!!
xo ~ kristina

Michelle said...

I just bought this book for my brother! My nephew is so wild at bedtime. My favorite part is when the author just gives up and says that he's a shitty parent. It's sooo funny.

Chelsea said...

Ha ha ha ha ha. I love this. I'm going to have to take a listen. I love Samuel L. Jackson.

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