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anneestjean's review against another edition
5.0
Incredibly honest and incredibly beautiful at the same time. I think anyone who wants to be a dad or who doesn't want to be a dad but is one should read this book. Actually, everyone should. And watch the show, too.
plainviewfarmer's review against another edition
5.0
This was soooooo funny. And so relatable, real and raw. I wanted to read so many parts out loud to my husband, my mom, my friends. I want to read it again. J. Hope Stein's poetry had me in tears, specifically the poem about weaning. I can't stop thinking about it. The two of them must be and should be so proud of this beautiful thing they created together.
goodneighborbooks's review against another edition
5.0
An honest, raw look at the uncomfortable transition from being a husband, to being a dad. Birbiglia's comedic timing from stand-up, transitions well through his writing. J. Hope Stein's poetic contributions to, The New One, offer something rarely seen in a memoir; the other story. This "other story" offers more honesty and insight to Birbiglia's voyage.
kstager's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
kvmeehan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
erincataldi's review against another edition
4.0
Comedian Mike Birbiglia, knocks it out of the ballpark with his second collection of humorous essays and insights. Instead of discussing his hilariously terrifying sleepwalking troubles (Sleepwalk with Me: and Other Painfully True Stories) he's graduated on to scarier topics... parenthood. The New One chronicles Mike and his wife, Jennifer's journey from: denial that they'll ever want kids of their own, grim acceptance when his wife decides that she actually does want a baby, to creating an entirely new lifestyle subject to their child Oona's needs. Peppered throughout the book are Jennifer Hope Stein's poetry about their daughter, their marriage, their fears, and their love. The poems go hand in hand with her husband's insights and help balance the story of their forays into parenthood. The stories are poignant, moving, and humorous. Fantastically narrated by both the authors, this is a book that all parents will easily relate to and laugh along with. A great gift for new (and old!) parents as well as comedy fans. A fantastic and engaging listen!
samanthabooks19's review against another edition
4.0
I had high hopes for this book, and I am pleased to say it didn’t disappoint. This was the humorous, laugh-out-loud book that I wanted, but was also very impactful. When this says that this is a book of painfully true stories, it isn’t lying. Some of the truths can be hard to read, but also so relatable to many. This was everything I wanted, with so much more.
I also wanted to give a shout out to the audiobook, which I listened to along with my physical copy. It is narrated by the authors, and it gave such an amazing, personalized touch to the book. It was funny hearing Mike laugh at certain parts and add quick commentary that wasn’t in the written book. It was an experience I would definitely recommend.
I also wanted to give a shout out to the audiobook, which I listened to along with my physical copy. It is narrated by the authors, and it gave such an amazing, personalized touch to the book. It was funny hearing Mike laugh at certain parts and add quick commentary that wasn’t in the written book. It was an experience I would definitely recommend.
amalindley's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
tom15's review against another edition
5.0
Four stars, but the chapter, “slice of life” gets a star if it’s own.