For anyone now put off the great books David has edited, 'Having a Great Birth In Australia' and 'Men at Birth' the books aren't actually written by him, he has collected and published real-life stories from real-life men and women and there are forwards by others in the industry (Steve Biddulph). Its not personal opinion. They are both excellent books and written for the Maternity Coalition. I strongly recommend them if you want some inspiration for birth and I know they come highly recommended by others on the forum who have read it.