The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp M.D. (2003, Paperback, Reprint)

I bought this book when it was recommended by my friend who had a baby a few months before I did. I thought the book gave practical ways to help soothe a crying newborn. It was well-organized, and the information was presented in manageable chapters. I read it before having a baby, and then read parts of it again on a "as needed" basis as a refresher. I didn't have a lot of help around after the birth of my son because we live so far away from our families. This book gave me some confidence in soothing my crying son. The 5 S's in the book are easy for a new parent to try to see what works for their baby. Since all babies are different, not all the ideas presented may work for you, but you will certainly gain some knowledge on effectively dealing with a crying newborn. I would recommend this book to all new parents!