He is also allowed to let a spasm of anguish pass over his face when he hears the agonies of his loved one within. Or they are allowed to fling themselves on any doctor who emerges ex- hausted from the delivery room, covered in blood up to his elbows, and gasp "Any news, Doctor?" To which the doctor might reply "Oh God no, man!-she's only threeĬentimeters dilated." And your man will nod knowingly, while understand- ing nothing other than the fact that there is still a fair bit of pacing to go.
"Well done," (forced smile-is he trying to imply that he's more virile).įeelings do tend to run high around this time.
They are allowed to exchange a few words with any other prospective father pacing alongside them. When they reach this happy position, in- struct them to turn around and return to whence they came.Ĭonversation should be curtailed. Instruct them to pace to the end of the corridor. Give them forty cigarettes and a lighter. Lock them in a corridor outside the delivery room. I subscribed to the classical or, you might say, the traditional role fathers play in the birth of their children. I knew I should have followed my instincts. As he was present at the birth I can only assume the two events weren't entirely unre- lated. It is the day I gave birth to my first child.
Keyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend.February the fifteenth is a very special day for me. But also profound, heartbreaking Nina Stibbe There should be a word to describe the sadness and satisfaction you feel when you read the last page of a Marian Keyes novel: the ending is perfect but you still want more, more, more Liane MoriartyĬharming, funny and poignant. Keyes knows how to make serious issues relatable - and get a few grownup laughs, too Guardian Funny, tender and completely absorbing! Graham Norton Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Messy, tangled complex humans who reminded me that few of us ever really sort out our lives at all Jojo MoyesĪ novel that is warm and witty but never afraid to tackle the big stuff Elizabeth Day, Mail on Sunday
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