Although this book is somewhat out-of-date in some areas (1991) given that it is about the changing field of c-sections, I do recommend it simply because there are NO other books out there about preparing to have a c-section if you know you're going to have one ahead of time.
This book gives good information about creating a positive (as possible) birth experience in a situation that many parents find less than positive. Education on anesthesia, what to expect, bonding, and recovery is helpful. Additionally, information and quotes from parents about the psychological effects of c-section are validating for those suffering from anger, anxiety, frustration, helplessness, etc. after a c-section.It also gives good information about VBACs and avoiding c-sections in case
the reader may be preparing for a possibly unnecessary c-section.
Areas that are out-of-date primarily relate to being with baby right after delivery (as opposed to whisking baby off to nursery), breastfeeding baby right after, and rooming-in 24hrs/day with partner present, which are essential in the bonding process particulary after surgical birth. At the
time of writing these practices were not as supported or widespread as they are now.
However, as mentioned above, after looking at 60 books regarding c-sections there appear to be no others about preparing for a positive c-section experience, so I recommend this one -- hopefully the author will come out with a new edition!