Bringing up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman

As an expectant mother, I have been getting a few tips on books to read regarding parenting. One of my friends highly suggested Bringing Up Bebe, so it became my first dive into the world of parenting texts.

The author, Pamela Druckerman, was an American journalist before getting married and moving to Paris. When she has her first baby, she realizes how differently the Parisian babies act in comparison to hers. As a journalist, she takes it upon herself to note and research all these differences, and of course try out techniques that might make her child (later children) act like the wonderful children all around them. Sometimes it works, and often it doesn't.

I found it really interesting to read about the very different parenting styles that they have in France. It's also notable that they don't necessarily label their parenting styles like we do in the U.S. There were some takeaways from the book as well, although I feel I'd have to get my whole family and any other caretakers on board for some things, and that probably won't happen.

I'd recommend this book to new parents, and I give it 8/10.