Confessions of a Learner Parent by Sam Avery is a parenting book that's written with comedy and honesty. I think all parents have at some point experienced the 'laugh or cry' moment. In some cases, many of them, with an alarming frequency. Sam Avery talks about these moments and tells us all about them, from the frustration and the emotion to the hilarity. Sam has the double whammy of having twins, so that's double the fun, double the laughs, and double the trouble!

I actually intended to read this book a long time ago, but things happened and I forgot about it. I wish I had read this book when my son was first born, as it definitely would have been helpful, but it has value whatever age your children are so I'm glad I finally got around to reading it. A very fun read that had me laughing, nodding and groaning along throughout.

Anyone who has children will definitely be able to relate to this book. It was funny (my own kids thought I'd gone mad because I was laughing out loud!) & sad (again can totally relate to the terror of a new born needing a serious op) & everything in between. Absolutely fantastic story, would definitely recommend to anyone

What a fantastically funny book that was to read but equally did pass over a few tips at the same time! I am glad that I was alone reading this book given for the vast majority of it I was literally laughing out loud! Can we get a sequel please!!!

This is an enjoyable journey through the early stages of parenting from comedian Sam Avery. So much of this strikes a chord with anyone who has served their own time on the front line of being a parent, although Sam and wife Rachel experience the double whammy of having twins. Double the sleep deprivation, nappies and bodily functions to deal with...

Sam manages to capture the whole bizarre experience of being a new parent. The love for your children balanced with the desperate need for sleep. The feeling that you are woefully unprepared and unqualified for the job of keeping small people alive. The sudden and worrying development that poo becomes a talking point and main preoccupation in your life.

There's nothing particularly new here, but it is written with wit and warmth. It's enjoyable and fun and it will convince parents everywhere that they are not alone as they negotiate the weird and wonderful experience of parenthood.

The Learner Parent is Sam Avery's comical take on his wife's pregnancy and the first two years of twin boy's life.

This book has a lot going for it. 

First off, the book is hilarious. Really, some of the things Avery goes through are comic gold. His twins really put him and his wife through the ringer as they wade through poopy diapers,  feedings, and tantrums.

Second, the book makes you feel not so alone as a parent. Parenting is tough work! You become more familiar with another person's bodily functions than you ever thought possible. Avery lets you know that you're not alone. Not only are you not alone, but he reminds you that it could be worse (his stories definitely fall into the "worst case" category).

Third, the book reads easily. The humor keeps the book fast-paced, and you can't help but giggle at the escapades. 

So why did I only give it three stars?

While I appreciated the humor, at times it was over the top. I felt as though I was drowning in similes and analogies. It wasn't unusual to have three sentences in a row each with their own unique analogies. It felt like overkill, and it pulled me out the book.

Despite the analogy overload, I still enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others. I would buy this book for expectant parents and hardened parents who have been down in the trenches for years. 

Thank you to NetGalley for providing the Kindle version of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Confessions of a Learner Parent is an autobiography of author's own experience with being a dad. I found the book light and interesting, I believe the author has managed to expose the experience from being non-parent to being a parent - the complete life change and when you are first time parent to two in one go as true to the fact as life is then from his perspective. As a non-parent yet myself, I was glad the way it was told, it was a fast read, a humor here and there from author's perspective.
Maybe I disagreed at some points about childcare/ lifestyle model, but that definitely wasn't anything that would stand in a way of parenting or my judgement about the whole book.

The Confessions of a Learner Parent tells you a journey and let's you understand there's no right or wrong way - each of us has our own ways of understanding and having family models we want to live according to. The reader also learns to smile for ordinary situations if we look at each from side perspective, but most of all - as a new parent one goes through a journey that time flies. As a new parent you learn to completely go zero of "your time", but the moments when your baby smiles is precious, it also tells the audience - don't be fools and don't go for babies if your relationship is rocking, baby won't save it!