You Got This, Dad - by Aaron Sharp (Paperback)

About the Book

With honesty, humor, and help from his lovely wife, Elaina, Aaron steers soon-to-be dads through the complex events and emotions surrounding pregnancy. Guys will receive not only practical guidance but also a better appreciation for God's miraculous gift.

Book Synopsis

What to Expect When You're Your Wife Is Expecting

Pregnancy books for couples abound, but You Got This, Dad is just for guys. Aaron Sharp, a dad of four, draws from his experiences to help husbands, especially first-time dads, navigate the amazing, uncertain, and sometimes scary process of pregnancy and childbirth.

With self-deprecating honesty, plenty of humor, and amusing asides from his lovely wife, Elaina, Aaron steers soon-to-be dads through the complex events and emotions surrounding pregnancy. From finding out their spouse is expecting to bringing baby home, husbands will be equipped to handle whatever the next nine months (or their wife) throws at them.

Guys will receive not only practical guidance but also a better appreciation for God's miraculous gift of a new life to care for. When they know what to expect and how to support their wife, new dads will gain confidence and learn to laugh at their foibles.

Give this guide to an expecting father with a reassuring smile and remind him, "You got this."

Review Quotes

"You Got This, Dad is a must-read for any wide-eyed man sailing into the unchartered waters of a wife's pregnancy. My dear friend Aaron draws from years of personal experience to deliver a practical, funny, honest, and encouraging portrayal of the crucial nine months leading to the birth of a couple's baby. Aaron uses wit and humor to paint a realistic picture of what to expect in this season of life. And in case you think it's just a man's opinion, his wonderful wife chimes in with hilarious footnotes throughout to add her viewpoint along the way. This engaging book is chock-full of helpful hints to help any man ease into this daunting assignment in life."
--Afshin Ziafat, lead pastor, Providence Church, Frisco, TX

"I often get annoyed when people are cleverer than I am, but this time I'm good with it. Probably because I'm maturing. Nah, that's not it. You Got This, Dad is more than clever. It's helpful. It's deep. It's practical. It has perspective. Aaron Sharp has given us the whole preggie/parent package, great for anyone in the thick of it as well as those of us who love a host of chucklesome reminders."
--Rhonda Rhea, award-winning humor columnist, TV personality, and author of Fix Her Upper, Messy to Meaningful, Unruffled, and Off-Script & Over-Caffeinated

"If you're a new dad or about to be one--or you know someone who is--buy this book. It's not only a fun and breezy read, it's chock-full of incredibly helpful information."
--Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott, #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

"New Dad Alert: Read this book the moment the pregnancy test comes back positive. You will laugh, laugh, laugh. And (don't be alarmed) you will learn in the process, becoming the husband and father your family needs."
--Jay Payleitner, national speaker and bestselling author of 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad, 52 Ways to Connect as a Couple, and The Jesus Dare

"Thrilled, disoriented, terrified...those are just a few of the emotional states you'll pass through upon hearing you're going to be a father. Don't worry; Aaron Sharp is here to guide you. He's the big brother we all wish we had: honest, hilarious, and wise. His insider tips on fatherhood will make sure you're prepared (well, as much as you can be) when your little one arrives. This father of three highly recommends it!"
--Drew Dyck, author of Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science​

About the Author

Aaron E. Sharp is the author of three books and a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary. His articles have appeared in numerous publications, including the Dallas Morning News and In Touch Magazine. He and his wife, Elaina, live near Dallas, Texas, with a zoologist, a ballerina, a demolitions expert, and a Jedi--their four young children.