Baby Proof Review

Baby Proof is written by Emily Giffin. The novel has two main characters, Ben and Claudia, who share a similar bond: no children. They fall in love and decide to have a childfree marriage, something most couples find unacceptable. Life moves along happily and smoothly, until one of them has a change of heart about having children. This is the story of a loving couple who realize they want different things. Their lives are then turned upside down, they must decide what is most important to them, and figure out how they will go about achieving ultimate happiness and true love.

Emily Giffin is a New York Times Best-Selling author who lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two sons. The first two novels were written in London, and Baby Proof was written in Atlanta. She has her bachelor's degree and attended law school in Virginia. In 2001, Giffin began writing full time and has published three books.

The story is very well developed, easy to follow, and extremely entertaining. The conversations between characters are similar to that of regular conversations between friends. Each character’s distinctive personality makes them realistic and causes the reader to care about their problems. The issues Ben and Claudia must confront to keep love alive are easy to relate to, believe, and understand. This is a touching story about a couple who find they want different things from a marriage and must figure out what is most important. The book makes one ask, “What would I be willing to give up for love?”

The only criticism about the book is that it starts out very slow. It takes several chapters to become fully engrossed in the story. Once hooked, the novel becomes difficult to put down. One of the characters appears in the author’s previous two books, but Baby Proof can be read out of order and is a story that stands on its own.

Baby Proof is written for mature teenagers and women who want a lighthearted story about love and relationships. This novel is much like the stories written by Sophie Kinsella. Her books have relatable themes for women, and Kinsella focuses on the "shopaholic" as she is the author of the "Shopaholic Series." Emily Giffin offers a compelling read about what is important in life.

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