Claire Martin, The Denver Post
Funny, and a national service if it prevents more babies from being named Brittany.

Mark Brown, Chicago Sun-Times, July 16, 2001
Why read Narter's handy guide? Because it's funny.

Lisa Friedman Miner, Daily Herald, July 23, 2001
"Don't Name Your Baby" spoofs the whole name-book genre.

Star Publications, July 19, 2001
A funny, funny book, but it certainly should help soon-to-be parents pick a good name.

Book Description
"Don't Name Your Baby" is a humorous look at what's wrong with every baby name in the book. From Amy (that cutesy, juvenile name that assures your daughter won't get promoted past the third grade) to Harold (an almost lock that he'll marry someone named Gladys or remain forever alone), "Don't Name Your Baby" is the perfect gift for anyone who is expecting.

About the Author
DAVID NARTER, the father of two sons and a high school writing instructor, is the author of numerous works, including the essay "My List, My Books" and the screenplay "The Outside Curve." He lives in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Choosing a name is one of the first things expectant parents do. Thus, David Narter has created Don't Name Your Baby: What's Wrong With Every Name in the Book as a help to parents-to-be as they consider a name for their newborn. Here at last is the book that recognizes that choosing what not to name a baby is probably as important as choosing its name.

A name affects who a person will become - a lousy name is almost always the doorway to a lousy childhood. Parents should know their child will be harassed, no matter what name is given, but they must also consider the potential downside of names they are pondering for their child.

As an added benefit, Don't Name Your Baby provides lists of names for ugly babies, babies who will be old before their time, dog names, faddish names, names no one can live up to, names that guarantee your child will get beat up in school, names for jobless babies, scented names, and the ultimate list of steady, reliable names. A wonderful gift for a friend.

Author Biography: David Narter is a high school writing instructor, the father of two boys # and ￯﾿ﾽ, and the author of numerous works, including the essay "My List, My Books" in The Book Group Book and the screenplay The Outside Curve. He lives in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

FROM THE CRITICS

Mark Brown - Chicago Sun-Times

Why read Narter's handy guide? Because it's funny.

Claire Martin - Denver Post

Funny, and a national service if it prevents more babies from being named Brittany.

Lisa Friedman-Miner - Daily Herald