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Say no to silicone: The greatest natural breasts of our times
Some call it the American obsession, but men everywhere recognize the hypnotic allure of a large and shapely breast. In The Big Book of Breasts, Dian Hanson explores the origins of mammary madness through three decades of natural big-breasted nudes. Starting with the World War II Bosom-Mania that spawned Russ Meyer, Howard Hughes's The Outlaw and Frederick's of Hollywood, Dian guides you over, around, and in between the dangerous curves of infamous models including Michelle Angelo, Candy Barr, Virginia Bell, Joan Brinkman, Lorraine Burnett, Lisa De Leeuw, Uschi Digard, Candye Kane, Jennie Lee, Sylvia McFarland, Margaret Middleton, Paula Page, June Palmer, Roberta Pedon, Rosina Revelle, Candy Samples, Tempest Storm, Linda West, June Wilkinson, Julie Wills, and dozens more, including Guinness World Record holder Norma Stitz, possessor of the World's Largest Natural Breasts.
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Big Book of Breasts.......2007-09-07
Quite an interesting book from both a social and historical perspective. The text deals mainly with how and why many of these women became models and the roles they played in creating an image. Many of these models come from the glossy mens magazines of the 1970's and 80's, as well as date back to the 50's and 60's when nude photography was taboo.
The photos are tasteful and the text is interesting and speaks of the models how they conducted themselves, and why they posed.
Worth It.......2007-08-10
Great publication, although it's a bit large for the average coffee table. The photos are high quality and the commentary is interesting and well written. I only wish there was a greater variety of models and more everyday women featured. Certainly a conversation starter!
Better Than I Imagined - Great On Several Levels.......2007-07-16
From the "perv" in me, the focus on breasts, frankly, is right up my alley. :)
The execution of this book, however, is clearly on the art book level. It is a beautiful, large coffee table style book. The large b/w and color photos are extraordinary and beautifully printed. The text gives both context for these photos and offers extensive interviews with various models and people involved in the business. Furthermore, the plastic cover of the book is actually a virtual bra for the woman's torso underneath it. If you look at the cover art on this page, the black bra can be "removed" by removing the plastic dust jacket. Extremely clever. This book would be worth it at its retail price of $50, but at the approximately $33, it's a bargain. Even my wife, who is not particularly interested in women's bodies, found this book fascinating.
Great coffee table book.......2007-07-05
This book had wonderfully entertaining interviews and high quality photographs. I recommend it for the aficionado in your life.
great for the coffe table.......2007-07-05
everyone that has seen this book out has wanted to look at it. its very appealing to the eye and is a great coffe table book for singles.
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All parents want the best for their babies, and there's no doubt about the fact that human milk is the ideal food for human babies. What's the secret of successful breastfeeding? For almost fifty years mothers who have been in touch with La Leche League have found the kind of information and support they needed to breastfeed their babies.
In this newly revised edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, you will learn:
• How human milk offers lifetime benefits for your baby
• How to prepare for breastfeeding during pregnancy
• How to exercise and lose weight safely while nursing
• How to find time for yourself while meeting baby's needs
• How to increase your milk supply by using herbs and medications
• How to be sure your baby is getting enough to eat
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding was the first book of its kind, written for mothers by mothers. Over the years, more than two million mothers have turned to it for information and inspiration.
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Not very helpful for new moms.......2007-09-24
Following the birth of my first child, I had lots of questions about breastfeeding, despite my attendance of a breastfeeding class and appointments with a lactation consultant. This book provides some motivation to breastfeed, but did not answer many of my questions, esp. technical ones regarding supply/demand, latch-on problems, etc.
Instead I recommend the Sears' breastfeeding book or The Nursing Mother's Companion by Huggins.
Every breastfeeding moms bible!.......2007-09-18
I used this book when my 7 yr old was born, actually after reading so many conflicting books, I NEEDED this book. Now my neighbor has a new baby, & I purchased this book for her. You just have to read what you need to know, don't take heart to some of the things the book will advise. La Leche can come on strong, but they have good intentions, and the book is one of them! Definately a good guide for new moms, or neighbors helping new moms! :-)
The Breastfeeding Book Every Woman Needs.......2007-09-16
Trust me, I read them all before my son was born. This is the one that got me through those 2am crises and supported me through our entire breastfeeding experience from birth to child-led weaning. Its solid information with good backing from a variety of professionals.
An Absoute Must Have.......2007-09-15
This book is a must have for any woman considering breast feeding her baby or currently breastfeeding her baby. Well written and informative, it provides sound advice and encouragement.
It is a must have for stay at home or working mothers! Makes the perfect shower gift.
Lisa
http://borntobreastfeed.blogspot.com
Good and Bad.......2007-08-23
I've really enjoyed this book. It is very informative and has taught me a lot about breastfeeding without pain. It also was a great motivator and comforter to read the many benefits of breastfeeding. The only thing that I would warn to other readers is that some of the "facts" in the book about how you should be caring for your child (ie: a 'family bed', breastfeeding ONLY, ect.)are very biased toward certain opinions.
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Expanded to two volumes and thoroughly updated, this profusely illustrated text/atlas is the most comprehensive "how-to" reference on surgery of the breast. More than 90 of the world's leading surgeons describe and demonstrate the most advanced and successful techniques for all types of breast surgery—oncologic management of breast disease, breast reconstruction, reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy, and augmentation mammoplasty. The text is illustrated throughout with over 3,700 drawings and full-color preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative photographs.
Emphasis is on how to solve surgical problems and how to perform various techniques. Editorial comments in each chapter provide an alternative perspective and address current controversies.
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The best breast book.......2005-10-22
This is the best book for plastic and oncology surgeons. A "must be" book. Buy it now.
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What is it about breasts—or if, you prefer, bazoombas, melons, Dolly Partons, or breastasauri—that inspires such fascination? No one is even sure why women have breasts when not pregnant or nursing, but start a conversation about them, Susan Seligson discovered, and every woman, man, child, and drag queen has something to say. In Stacked, this intrepid 32DDD writer takes us on a journey through a culture where breasts have come to stand for all that is woman. Seligson introduces us to the proud owners of the world’s largest augmented breasts; crusaders for the right to parade bare-chested in public; and women pining for larger breasts or smaller ones, who may resort to surgery or stranger fixes (breast-enhancing gum? giant suction cups?) to get the breasts of their dreams. She relates the history of the bra and takes us on a quest for the perfect one. She explores the thinking of surgeons who do hundreds of breast implants a year, academics suspicious of our changing standards of femininity, and the editor of Busty Beauties magazine. And she writes throughout with the wisdom and humor of a woman who knows what it is to wield body parts so powerful they can make men crash cars.
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no fear.......2007-07-30
There's no point in repeating the other reviewers' praises. Suffice it to say that they're right. I have just two things to add. First, setting the subject matter aside for a moment, this is a great example of how to construct a series of articulate, graceful, and witty essays. Second, as you read, you'll come to admire how carefully Seligson maintains her tone throughout - she wryly accepts the reality of her own body and the attention it gets; she enjoys (and is sometimes amazed by) the quirks of her fellow human beings, endowed or not; and she centers every observation with cheery humanity. It's never smarmy, never too-cute. Don't be embarrassed to be seen reading it (and laughing) on the subway.
A Knock(er) Out!.......2007-03-18
When I got this book in my grubby little hands I thought, "Great! A book on two of my top five favorite subjects!" I could direct my focus entirely on breasts -- even in a public -- and appear to be improving my mind. The only problem with this plan is that an intellectual with his nose buried in a book rarely laughs out loud, and certainly not as much as I did.
By the end of the section that categorizes all of the slang terms for breasts, you might think Seligson has decided to skip any serious discussion of the topic. But instead she uses her sense of humor to deflate the hype and mystery that accompanies the subject, exposing it in broad daylight for an objective yet sardonic look. Through a series of interviews and anecdotes, I learned more about breasts, and the fascinating people on which they grow or have been installed. In the book, Seligson interviews a long list of unlikely characters -- the 90201 plastic surgeon, a former Hustler editor, the moribund attendees of a stripper's convention, and even a supposedly straight man with implants. These people -- and Seligson's affectionate take on them -- are what stands out when the book is finished. As the title of one of the chapters points out, "The face is up here, pal." If there's a book that can impart this valuable lesson, then "Stacked" is it. At least until the next well-packed blouse comes into view.
Too bad I can't rate this book 6 stars.......2007-03-14
Susan Seligson writes like silk. Smooth.. and funny. There is a serious side to Seligson's book, Sure, she's a first rate journalist, but she's also a top notch humorist and most of the book is laugh outloud funny. Her timing is immaculate.
As silly as many of the real life characters she writes about are, she always gives them her respect to be outrageous as they follow their crazy dreams (like Maxi Mounds, who has the largest breast implants in the world). Because Seligson is self-effacing herself, you love her and her pursuit of everything boob-like.
And when all was said and done, besides being tickled, I learned a lot of stuff about breasts from a woman's point of view. Bravo!
Entertaining and Interesting!.......2007-03-01
Seligson writes in a brisk, clear and often funny style. Her subject matter needs no hype; it hypes itself. Few other body parts, if any, are so politically and sexually charged. So instead of engaging in the kind of lurid, titillating sensationalism that might tempt other authors, she instead approaches her subject with a respectful, matter-of-fact, down-to-earth and often gently self-deprecating tone that allows both the poignancy and the frequent silliness of the topic shine through. She treats the undertaking with loving, brutal frankness. The book covers ambitious ground: gender identity, cultural standards of beauty, the paradox of male and female attitudes towards breasts, the moral, ethical and medical questions swirling around elective cosmetic surgery, equal rights, pornography and of course the tender issue of what comprises a normal healthy self-image. She skims over this familiar territory with surprising neutrality, exploring the characters she meets along the way in much more depth than she explores the underlying puzzles and competing arguments. This is more of the story of a journey than an essay, which is refreshing. It does not attempt to be a comprehensive and scholarly survey of all the areas listed above. It simply relates how one woman has made peace with her body and the love-hate relationship she has with it -- and also what she has learned from the many, many others she has met as she sought out their input on something that we will never, ever get tired of looking at or reading about. She mentions at one point that every man she ever told about this project asked the same question: "will there be pictures?" You are probably wondering the same thing. Answer: yes and no. There is one picture, but it is not in the book. And I'm not talking about the headshot on the hardcover jacket. In order to find this picture, you will have to delve deep into the text. If you read the whole book carefully, you will discover where to find the one image that everyone, male or female, will be curious to see.
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2004 RSNA Bestseller!
Early detection is our most effective means for reducing the number of unnecessary deaths caused by breast cancer; however, the lack of skilled mammographic readings, especially in early stage breast cancer, makes this a less effective tool than it could be. In this book, one of the world's most renowned mammographers shares his decades of experience in the analysis and interpretation of mammographic images.
With Dr. Tabar's clear procedures and expert guidance, you will learn to discern the most subtle of pathologic changes to ensure that patients receive optimal and timely treatment. You will also improve your ability to recognize the full range of normal anatomic variability, avoiding unnecessary additional imaging and interventional procedures.
This book contains more than 1,600 high-definition images, many in full-color, to demonstrate anatomic structures, variations in normal tissue, and difficult-to-identify abnormalities. You will also appreciate clear photographs of pathologic specimens, including subgross 3-D, and large, thin-section histologic sections, correlated with mammographic images.
The result of more than two decades of intensive clinical experience, this is the ultimate mammographic atlas for developing expert interpretive skills. No radiologist or breast imager should be without this highly instructive professional reference.
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Must-have reference.......2005-08-16
I just got back from the course taught by Dr. Tabar and it was phenomenal! If you can't attend his course, then you must have this book. It covers all the material in the course in a clear and concise manner using almost 1600 images. This would also be a great reference for pathologists and surgeons who perform breast surgery, and techs interested in why they do what they do would find this text a great resource. I will use it as an adjunct learning tool after attending the seminar - I would recommend that buyers of this text do the same. Find the time to go to the seminar and then get the book - and good luck in your practice!
A fantastic unique book.......2005-01-16
This book is really fantastic.
The reader has the pleasant sensation to go through the book like he is attending a course of the Author, step by step, with no rush, having really the time to understand every concept of what he is reading.
Even pathological images were handy for me, because i was given the tools to understand them.
The style of the book is very particular as well, because the method is to teach you to understand what you see, explaining accurately what happened to that patient so that you see that image on the mammogram. I think this method is absolutely brilliant.
Furthermore the book is full of high-quality images and the text is not redundant and tiring, but it is focused to allow you to understand the mammograms.
I think every breast radiologist should have this book!
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Big Book of Boobs
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Not bad.......2007-08-14
This book was very good. It has a good variety of photographic stylies. I would disagree with the other review calling some of the pictures out right "porno"; I would call them more fetish and others are trying to make an artistic point. But I guess you can take the pictures the way you want to. At any rate this book is no dissapointment.
LIVES UP TO ITS NAME.......2006-08-18
Probably the largest variety of photographs, showing the largest variety of breasts of any book I've ever seen. Big ones, small ones, direct porno like photographs, artistic renderings, full-color, black and white, silhouettes, I could go on and on about all the variety of different breast shots that appear in this book.
The book originated in Germany. Half the writing is in German and half is in English. The photography, printing, and presentation are all top notch. This is one of the few female form books that lives up to its title and description.
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Informative but condescending.......2006-06-17
I gave it 4 stars because it is very informative and got me excited about breastfeeding. However, this book is pretty insulting to those of us who have formula fed a baby. My first child was formula-fed, and parts of this book made me pretty angry because there are some very condescending statements. Basically, La Leche League equate mothering with breastfeeding. This book makes it sound like those of us who did not breastfeed are less of a mother somehow. It really doesn't get more insulting than that.
Here is a direct quote from the book: "The sensitivity that helps you do the right thing at the right time comes from knowing your baby. It develops as you spend time with him, but it develops more quickly, and to a greater degree, if you are nursing your baby."
I know there are many benefits of breastfeeding, but this whole "you will have a better bond with your baby if you breastfeed" thing seems to be just a scare tactic. Don't buy into it.
Other than the fact that this book may make you feel like the scum of the earth if you have ever given your baby formula, it's a helpful and informative book.
Great inspiring book by actual breastfeeding mothers!.......2004-12-30
This book is an essential tool for the breastfeeding mother. I bought this book because my aunt bought it a long time ago (in Spanish) and recommended it to me. I read all of the reviews and am surprised to read that some women were not satisfied with this book. If you are looking for a book about the most modern way to breastfeed, go buy yourself a breast pump. If you are interested in a book that touches your heart and lets you view the world of breastfeeding from the actual breast (for a first time mother), than this is the book for you. I've had many books and am a first time mother of a healthy, breastfed 5 month old. I bought this book 2 weeks ago and read it while I feed my son. It has taught me some vital facts about breastfeeding that I had not seen anywhere else.
As for the fact that they use the term "he" to describe the child figure, it is clearly stated on the back of the contents page that it was for clarity purposes. They write "she" for the mother figure, and "he" for the child figure.
The Bible for Breastfeeding, No More Excuses!.......2004-04-27
The Womanly Art has been considered the ultimate guide for the breastfeeding mother since the 1950s. In those days there was little medical research, most data was anecdotal and only a few mothers were really the only ones who knew what breastfeeding was really like. The breastfeeding rates in the USA at that point were abysmal (As was infant health,) and LLL and this book changed all that. Breastfeeding rates rose and continue to rise in the USA and Europe, babies became healthier and breastfeeding became the norm, as it should be, this book and LLL are responsible. If the information in this book wasn't working, breastfeeding wouldn't be as workable as it is for so many women for more than a generation, and have the record numbers of women now doing what is BEST for themselves and their babies. This book WORKS!
This book is comprehensive. It covers most aspects of breastfeeding, BUT it pulls NO punches. Having a baby is in no way a convenience, and caring for that baby properly is not convenient either. Breastfeeding is not always simple, but this book makes it direct, and gives you the power and knowlege on how to be successful. Some may be offended by this book's frankness, it's dedication to the fact that BABIES are what this is all about (not convenience) and some are threatened by the facts which prove the absoluteness that breastfeeding has no peer in infant feeding. But this book is honest, it gives the needed answers and it has thousands of women and babies to vouch for it.
Parenting is not for the weak, the complaining, or the excuse makers. That goes double for breastfeeding parents. Breastfeeding CAN be done, and this book ELIMINATES the excuses and leaves the reader with ONE choice, that breastfeeding can be done and should be done. Through it's gentle manner, interesting case studies and medical fact, excuses why "I couldn't breastfeed...." are explained, dealt with and then eliminated by this book. That might makes it *difficult* for some to read. But that is the reason why it is the BEST book on the market for parents. You can do this, and the Womanly Art will give you the ability to do so, if you are willing.
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." The same can be said for making one feel "Guilty." No one can make an other feel guilty, one can only tell the truth, which is what this book does.
Read this book, and perhaps speak with a local La Leche League leader, and you WILL be able to breastfeed. It may take some courage, but that is what parenting is all about.
AWFUL!!.......2003-12-31
This is quite possibly the most frustrating, UNHELPFUL book I have read during my pregnancy and since my baby was born. I am a first-time mother and am committed to breastfeeding, but I want to do so in addition to being myself, so I need practical advice about clothing for nursing, tips for breastfeeding outside of the confines of my home, returing to the workforce, etc. Even the general guidelines that are offered by LLL about these things are overshadowed by qualifiers like "if you must leave your tiny baby for a short time -- and the shorter the time the better..." Obviously, anyone reading this book has already made a committment to breastfeeding, so that LLL only succeeds in CREATING GUILT AND ANXIETY about any minute a woman spends away from her child. Perhaps the most offensive part of this book is its treatment of the father's role in breastfeeding which is summed up by the index entries that refer to the husband's role. One of only two entries listed under "husband" is "uncooperative." The entry for "father" is a little more inclusive of his role, but not nearly enough. I find this book entirely COUNTERPRODUCTIVE and will not give it or recommend it to anyone, particularly a new mother who needs a book that offers both practical, modern advice and encouragement.
Comprehensive BUT..........2002-09-12
This book does contain alot of information for the woman who wants to breastfeed such as I do. However, the thing that bothered me is that it is very one sided. La Leche League seems to push their views as the ONLY way to do things and the ONLY way to be. There is definitely helpful info here if you can weed out their opinions and use your own good judgement. I stopped reading this halfway when a friend recommended The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins. That one is a must have.
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- Cancer Schmancer
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Part inspirational cancer-survival story, part memoir-as-a-laugh-riot, CANCERSCHMANCER picks up where Fran's last book, Enter Whining, left off. After the publication of that book, Fran's life launched into a downward spiral. She separated from a long and complicated relationship, her TV series started to slip in the ratings, and the health of her beloved dog Chester was failing fast. Then came the mysterious symptoms no doctor could explain. With her trademark sense of humor, Fran tells of her long search for answers and the cancer diagnosis that she ultimately beat. But not before a gold mine of insights were revealed to her about the importance of taking charge of your own health and recognizing what's most important in life.
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Part inspirational cancer-survival story, part memoir-as-laugh-riot, Cancer Schmancer picks up where Enter Whining left off. After the publication of the New York Times bestseller, Fran found herself in an intense downward spiral. She was dealing with a separation from a long and complicated relationship; her TV series was facing declining ratings; and even her beloved dog, Chester Drescher, was failing fast! All this, compounded by symptoms no one could adequately explain, began a dark cycle that ironically, yielded a goldmine of humorous insights into what really matters. Today, Fran's got her health and she can say, truthfully, that good came out of the bad. It was a ride she needed to take, and from it, she offers lessons about: * Accepting the hand life deals you * Tests that can save your life * Fears and relationship follies * Turning negatives into positives * Guilt, feh! * Recovery and picking up the pieces And more!
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Cancer Schmancer.......2007-07-27
I had just been diagnosed with endometrial cancer when a friend mentioned that Fran Drescher had a book out about her experience. I'm not a 'celebrity' follower at all but i just wanted to hear a non-medical run through of what to expect. Which was very much in line with what she wrote...the frustration of not being heard when you know something isn't right and trying to find someone who listens and checks it all out just to make sure..and when you finally get the diagnosis....going through what you have to deal with in your own head and everyone elses...she was up front and open about the whole process and very fortunate that it hadn't spread....and that she had the money for good insurance and a good support system....so many in this country don't.
GOOD GOOD BOOK!!.......2007-04-30
It was very interesting, I could not put it down!! I just love Fran! This is an educational and funny read!
Cancer Schmancer a hit.......2007-03-25
Very helpful to women. Whether they have been diagnosed with uterine cancer or not, all women should treat themselves to this book so that should the time come when they experience the symptoms Fran had or know someone who has, they will be educated. And a word of caution: EVEN IF a D & C shows no cancer cells, you STILL can have uterine cancer. I know firsthand of someone who did. The cancer was hidden in the muscle of the uterus, Stage 1-C, undetectable by a D & C. If symptoms persist, a good doctor will recommend a hysterectomy. Don't settle for a "wait & see" attitude. The doc of the person I know said he had not had a case like my friend's in his entire career & made the right decision by recommending a total hysterectomy.
All M.D.'s should read it!.......2007-03-15
A sad commentary on one of the areas of medicine in the United States. It deals with OBGYN and women health. It demonstrated the inadequacy of the OBGYN specialty in dealing with the reproductive-endocrine system of the female. It exemplifies the difficulty for a surgical specialty to deal with a nonsurgical disturbances of an organ systems (reproductive) in the female and the tragedy that results from this inadequacy. The author describes the consequences of almpost "comical proportions" when the various other specialists, outside of OBGYN, attempt to take over and correct the problems. A funy, through tears, look at the the tragedy and the role of the OBGYN specialty in it.
Wonderful Frank Memoir from a Charming TV Star.......2006-12-30
As you'd guess from the title, this 2003 memoir is not as light-hearted as Fran's 1995 book, Enter Whining, and perhaps it whitewashes the reasons for her divorce from her long-time partner. But it's just as good a read and probably more honest. I wish I'd had this book to give my best friend who suffered from a cancer similar to Fran Drescher's uterine cancer. This star is so generous in describing how she discovered and dealt with her serious cancer, it's remarkable. The book is informative, often amusing, always interesting and in the end, poignant. If I met Fran, I'd tell her in person that she probably made the right decision about radiation -- the side effects for treating can be horrific and disabling for a lifetime.
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Introducing the chunky, obsessive book of Breasts.
Using over 600 illustrations and photographs, The Breast Book is about changing social mores and attitudes, from classical Greek statuary to the Victorian corset to Twiggy to Pamela Lee. The Breast Book is about envy and etiquette, differences-why 90 percent of French women do not breastfeed, for example-and adornment, including make-up, tattooing, nipple rings, and more. Breasts is about politics, art, religion, kitsch, and burning the bra. About perceptions-90 percent of men prefer a size C over a D. About high art-whether the humanist breast in Renaissance painting or its feminist send-up by photographer Cindy Sherman-and pop art, from Vargas girls to World War II bomber mascots to Madonna. The Breast Book is about getting them right-falsies, bust improvers, gadgets, pumps, and creams-and showing them off, like Jayne Mansfield's, immortalized in cement in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater.
A work of pop culture in itself, The Breast Book includes recurring visual elements like Time Lines and Great Moments of the Breast, plus Titbits-fascinating trivia running throughout.
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In appreciation of the human body.......2006-03-18
Curiosity killed the cat, so they say, and since such books of anatomical titles rarely appear in local libraries.. I had to order a copy- and why not? The price was right!
Loved it- the breast is a great conversational item, no doubt, and as such, makes a great subject of a book. My only complaint: it is a TINY book, better suited to the coffee table book format, in my opinion- I am over 40, as are my eyes, and the print was laborious to say the least- the pictures deserved to be presented on a larger scale, as well.
I would recommend it to any one, but especially those who have had Lasic or who own grand magnifying glasses!
Too small.......2005-09-08
While I like the contents of this book and its many photos, it should have been the size of a coffee table book. Its cropped nature makes for a less enjoyable read than would a larger lap book. The smallness of it makes the book seem big, because it is extremely thick for any book; about 450 pages. Why not a larger, more readable book of 100 pages? It is a disappointing physical format.
Best Breast Book By Far.......2003-01-21
The Breast Book by Maura Spiegel and Lithe Sebesta is a fascinating and fact-filled compendium about the breast.
The Book is scientific, yet saucy, which it makes it fun to read and filled with solid information.
From the delightful collection of breast photos (both old and new) to the Slang Appendix of Breast synonyms, the Book continually amazes and surprises the reader.
A definite, delightful read sure to please all readers. Don't miss reading this Book!!
LOVE YOUR BREASTS!.......2003-01-04
In our culture of breast implants, sexual focus on breasts, negative views of breastfeeding, the rise of breast cancer, and the sexual and esteem implications that come from it all, this book is sure to TITillate, humor and EMPOWER women!
This book covers the historical views of breasts, as well as the functioning breast (yes, they're actually made to lactate!), the political breast and the sexual breast. I love that it is small, but packed with illustrations and photographs that I had never seen before!
A great little gift for yourself - start appreciating your breasts and they won't let you down!
Mostly sound bytes but great pictures.......2003-01-02
I bought this book after seeing "Cleavage" on A&E a few weeks ago since one of the authors was featured on the show. (Side note: I was quite frankly amazed not to see Marilyn Yalom on this show, but maybe I missed her.) This is a small, cute and flirty book that contains a sort of sound-byte history of the female breast. The pictures are great although far too many are not captioned - if you want to know what you're looking at, you'll need to comb through the credits at the back of the book. A few sections of the text are more or less meaningless (i.e., The Veiled Erotic); others do have lots of genuine facts and insights. In other words, if you want to look at pictures of bosoms without getting too wrapped up in history, politics or other serious issues, this is the book for you. That said, I do think that the book does a good job of looking (very, very briefly) at the breast in its many incarnations: sex object, food, cultural icon, etc. It's a good starting point if you have a serious interest in the history of the breast. I would probably rate this book higher if 1) the book was bigger, 2) and went into more detail. To my mind, if this book is a publishing gimmick (which I believe to be the case), then why not spring for a bit more substance? With all the pictures, I am certain people would be willing to plunk down the cash for it.
I read that the authors put two years of research into this book, and I am pretty perplexed by that. The book came out in 2002, yet a lot of the information could have been directly lifted from Marilyn Yalom's A History of the Breast, which was published in 1995, and which is excellent and far superior (I would recommend it to anyone). Perhaps those two years were spent compiling the very nice collection of photos.
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Here's the 35th-anniversary edition of the big book on breastfeeding, written by the experts at La Leche League International. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding is a comprehensive resource guide providing just about everything you need to know about how--and why--to breastfeed your baby. Latch on to this book for step-by-step guides to early months, common concerns, problems, and weaning. Additional sections on general nutrition, sleep issues, going back to work, discipline, and fathering are useful for all breastfeeding mothers. Unfortunately the black-and-white photos are not always as clear as they should be, and the informative line-drawings are too scarce.
Customer Reviews:
This book has the wrong title.......2007-05-22
As other reviewers have said, this book has the wrong title. It should be 'LLL mothering philosphy, go elsewhere for practical advice'. There are only 3-4 pages on how to breastfeed, and the information on those pages is very basic. There is very little advice on good positioning and good latching, both of which are absolutely vital to breastfeeding. The funny thing is that my mother bought an earlier version of this book in the late 60's. I read it, found it fairly helpful, and decided to order a later version, thinking it would be more up-to-date. However, they seem to have taken out most of the helpful stuff from the earlier version.
Not useful as a guide, unless you're looking for lifestyle advice.......2006-04-24
I am a first-time mom and very committed to breastfeeding. My brother and I were both breastfed and I grew up solidly believing that breastfeeding was the best way to feed a child, and I still believe that.
My mom was active in the La Leche League in the 1970s and so I figured there would be no better book than one from the LLL for breastfeeding advice. Wow, was I wrong. I honestly think the La Leche League would be better off changing its name to the "Promotion of Martyr Mothering League," because based on this book, they're not so much interested in promoting breastfeeding as much as they are interested in promoting a particular way of life as the ONLY one that truly benefits children. And that way of life is one where Mom stays home and breastfeeds on demand until the child is ready to wean, period. Don't work, don't pump so you can feed pumped breastmilk in bottles, don't use pacifiers because they're "mother substitutes," etc. etc. etc. There's no allowance made if you HAVE to work, if you decide to exclusively pump, if you don't want to do extended breastfeeding or indefinite feeding on demand, etc. In with all the judgment and absolutism, there's very little concrete information about HOW to breastfeed or what to do if you're having problems breastfeeding. There are multiple exhortations to find a local LLL meeting that the authors somehow seemed to think would substitute for real content. Sorry, but if the women at LLL meetings are as rigid and judgmental as the authors of this book, I would rather stick my hand in a running garbage disposal than spend any of my free time at a LLL meeting.
What was most disappointing to me wasn't the tone of the book but the complete lack of solid advice. There was also not much in the book that would encourage someone who was in a situation where they had to work, or who was having problems breastfeeding, to keep breastfeeding. I can totally see someone who was having difficulty breastfeeding reading this book and then saying "Well, I can't be this perfect mother the LLL says I need to be, so to heck with it - I'm switching to formula, I can't make breastfeeding work." Maybe the LLL doesn't feel it's their job to encourage people who don't follow their group's values, but come on - would a LITTLE bit of cheerleading/"You can do it!" spirit have been too much to ask? I can't believe people think it is better to be negative and dole out guilt to convince people to do something, rather than being encouraging, empowering and supportive. Isn't it better that a child receive breastmilk, even pumped breastmilk, even from a working mother, than to receive formula? So why not be a little more positive and encouraging towards people who may not be in the "perfect" situation but still want to breastfeed? I just don't get it.
This book really reads more like a manifesto of the LLL's beliefs than a breastfeeding advice book, so if you're interested in polemics, go ahead and pick this up.
If you're looking for solid breastfeeding advice, here's what I recommend:
- The American Academy Of Pediatrics book, "Caring for Your Baby and Young Child," actually has some good, commonsense advice in it - nothing very extensive, but a MUCH more comprehensive solutions guide for how to deal with breastfeeding problems.
- I didn't like some parts of the Dr. Sears Breastfeeding Book but it is head and shoulders above this book. Nice pictures, very supportive tone and empowering information.
- Several of my friends swear by "So That's What They're For!" as a guide. I have not read it, but apparently it contains solid advice and much less moralizing about parenting choices.
The LLL is doing women a huge disservice by inserting so much of their own philosophy about parenting into what is ostensibly a breastfeeding guide. They really should publish two books - a REAL guide to breastfeeding with some useful information, and a book titled "How to Be a Good Parent According to La Leche League Standards." As it stands, I think my mom, a former LLL leader, would be very disappointed by this book. She was a working mom in the 1970s and was proud of both her ability to breastfeed her children AND her career. Apparently there's no room to be proud of both in the modern LLL, and in my opinion, that's a real shame.
Working mom who attends LLL.......2005-04-07
I grew up knowing about La Leche League because my mother nursed all five of her children until we were three years old. When I got pregnant I knew I wanted to breastfeed and I got this book. Yes, it does cover the LLL philosophy but if you don't agree with it you can still get some very valuable information from it. The chapter on "The Manly Art of Fathering" is a chapter especially for dads that I am sure most breastfeeding books wouldn't think to include. This book is a great resource because you can take from it what applies to your individual situation. I would love to stay home but I had to go back to work. This book helped me understand that breastfeeding my son was the best thing I could do, especially going back to work. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to breastfeed because it is supportive and informative.
Old fashioned opinionated book insulting to the thinking mom.......2005-02-20
This book is short on practical "how to" advice on breastfeeding, and long on preachy passages that attempt to convenince all moms to stay at home and breastfeed until your child is 8. I'm a working mom of 3 and have extensive experience with breastfeeding. There are about 3-4 pages of this book that actually inform, and the rest is an attempt to pursuade mothers to stay at home and breastfeed the rest of their lives.
good, but needs a practical companion manual.......2004-12-03
As a devout breastfeeder, which I vowed to be during my pregnancy, I was determined that breastfeeding would be a success for my daughter and me. She was then born as a champion nurser, and I left the hospital certain that my brilliant girl and I would spend the next year enjoying this special experience together. Three weeks later, however, when she was on what they termed her second large growth spurt, and ate and cried frequently, leaving me in fairly significant pain and exhausted, I ordered The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. This had been recommended by La Leche League and some friends, so I waited eagerly to see solutions to all of my breastfeeding woes.
What I got was a fairly lengthy tome about the virtues of breastfeeding, staying home with your children, and co-sleeping. Well, I can spout the benefits of breastfeeding with the best of them, and staying home isn't an option for me. I was given a lot of information about how different babies eat different amounts, that it's impossible to determine what schedule will be "normal" for each baby, and basically that direct breastfeeding was better than pumping. There were some helpful hints about dealing with mastitis and plugged ducts, but not many specifics beyond what any mom could suggest. Particularly unhelpful was the section about "choosing" to work, which described how mothers and babies are bonded and the impact on children of being separated from their mothers. As a working mother in a foreign country for my job, working for a company that will sue me if I quit, the word "choice" isn't in my vocabulary, so I didn't really appreciate the litany that nagged even more at my already bruised conscience.
This book does have some helpful guidelines, and can be very encouraging to anyone wanting to breastfeed but unsure of themselves. Since I was already confident and determined to nurse, it wasn't as helpful for me. If there was a companion manual entitled something like "The Practical Science of Breastfeeding," this would be a great counterpart. I just needed more specifics, about everything from pumping to hand expression to sleeping through the night. This was just a little too "everything is different for every family" for me.
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