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Tue, 4 Aug 1998 21:39:07 -0500
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I just read the bio on this book, and it clearly states that it is depending
on the controversy generated by it's blatantly ___________ (fill in the
blank) POV to sell copies-- in fact, it is challenging BF advocates to
"debate" breast vs bottle, in hopes of drawing media attention to it's
message.
I suggest we ignore this book and its supporters, and let breastfeeding
stand on it's own merits-- focus our energies in more positive directions
and let this one flounder.
JMHO:
Cyndi Koehler, RN

Quote from the bio:
"Because of its controversial thesis, that bottlefeeding is just as good in
many ways as breastfeeding, the book will certainly attract the attention
(and arouse the ire) of organized breastfeeding advocates. It's to be
expected that Bottlefeeding Without Guilt will be sharply attacked in
certain quarters, thus generating much publicity for the book. The author is
willing to go head to head with any breastfeeding leaders in the media in
defense of the choice of the bottle over the breast.

Breastfeeding has become something of a sacred cow (bad pun intended)-and
anytime a sacred cow is gored, people take notice. The subject is one that
the talk shows might very much like to milk (another bad pun intended)."


>I reently came across the web site for the book
>"Bottlefeeding Without Guilt"
>On this page it states the author is willing to go head to head in
>the media on bottle vs breast.
>Does anyone know if this ever happened?
>
>http://www.adlerbooks.com/bottlef.html
>
>-Rob

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