I was given this book by two different people during my wife's pregnancy. Of all the books stacked on our shelves, I found this one by far the most helpful. It provides both fantastic logistical information - everything from financial to-dos to checklists for the hospital - and emotional/psychological guidance... what to expect for your wife and for yourself. I was relieved to know that I wasn't the first father ever to be experiencing an unbelievable swirl of emotions... We have a wonderful, healthy baby, and we have this book to thank for it.