McCarthy's tales are, for the most part, a hoot, though they may offend more uptight readers. Each brief, chatty chapter focuses on a different-and awful-facet of pregnancy, with McCarthy relating personal anecdotes and usually winding down by reassuring women they're not alone. McCarthy is undeniably crass but funny, and her candor and self-deprecation are refreshing.
If someone gave this book to you as a gift and you've never heard of me, apologies to you!" She goes on to recount the nitty-gritty of pregnancy in all its gory detail, covering morning sickness, hormonal rage, cravings, hemorrhoids, "engorged" breasts, gas, hot flashes, fainting spells, weight gain, acne, water retention and, finally, labor. At the outset, she tells them, "If you bought this book, you are already aware of my frankness when it comes to certain things-anatomy and bodily functions among them.
Her pregnancy wasn't pretty-and she wants to tell readers all about it. McCarthy, 1994 Playmate of the Year, actress ( Scream 3 Baywatch etc.) and former host of MTV's Singled Out, gave birth to her first child in 2002.
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