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Kevin J. McGarry and
Margaret Tatich
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
June 1, 2003
Pages
107
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781560233886
ISBN-10
1560233885
Dimensions
0.50 by 6.25 by 8.25 in.
Weight
0.44 lbs.
Original list price
$37.95
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Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Get the inside story on a single gay man's struggle to adopt!
Fatherhood for Gay Men: An Emotional and Practical Guide to Becoming a Gay Dad is the story of one man's journey down the road less traveledâa single gay man adopting and raising his two sons. Author Kevin McGarry recounts his passage into parenthood after years of having his natural fathering instincts stifled by the limitsâreal and perceivedâof being gay. This unique book details the emotional, financial, practical, and social realities of the adoption process for gay men.
From the author: "We take risks by coming out of the closet as gay men and at the end of the day, we are emotionally happier because we took those risks. By coming out, we are being true to who we are. The same goes for anyone, gay or straight, who has gut instincts for parenthood. I knew over the years that I had parenting instincts because I had this incredible envy of other dads. I would watch them with their kids and wish that somehow, I could have that role. It was painful at times because being gay, I didn't think parenting was in my life plan. Had more role models been available to me, the process would have been a little less difficult."
Much more than a âhow-toâ guide to adoption, Fatherhood for Gay Men is the personal account of a single gay man's struggle to become a father despite the real and imagined limitations of being a gay man. The book looks at the adoption process (domestic and international) from the inside, providing unique insight into:
Visit the Author's Web site at http://www.fatherhoodforgaymen.com
Fatherhood for Gay Men: An Emotional and Practical Guide to Becoming a Gay Dad is the story of one man's journey down the road less traveledâa single gay man adopting and raising his two sons. Author Kevin McGarry recounts his passage into parenthood after years of having his natural fathering instincts stifled by the limitsâreal and perceivedâof being gay. This unique book details the emotional, financial, practical, and social realities of the adoption process for gay men.
From the author: "We take risks by coming out of the closet as gay men and at the end of the day, we are emotionally happier because we took those risks. By coming out, we are being true to who we are. The same goes for anyone, gay or straight, who has gut instincts for parenthood. I knew over the years that I had parenting instincts because I had this incredible envy of other dads. I would watch them with their kids and wish that somehow, I could have that role. It was painful at times because being gay, I didn't think parenting was in my life plan. Had more role models been available to me, the process would have been a little less difficult."
Much more than a âhow-toâ guide to adoption, Fatherhood for Gay Men is the personal account of a single gay man's struggle to become a father despite the real and imagined limitations of being a gay man. The book looks at the adoption process (domestic and international) from the inside, providing unique insight into:
- conducting a homestudy
- costs (fees and expenses)
- what countries allow men to adopt
- alternatives to adoption
- life as a new parent
- online resources
- and a state-by-state review of adoption laws, categorized by âCompletely Legal,â âFavorable Climate,â âMixed Success,â and âIllegalâ
Visit the Author's Web site at http://www.fatherhoodforgaymen.com
Editions
Hardcover
from Routledge (July 1, 2003)
9781560233879 | details & prices | 107 pages | 6.25 × 8.75 × 0.50 in. | 0.85 lbs | List price $135.00
About: Get the inside story on a single gay man's struggle to adopt!
About: Get the inside story on a single gay man's struggle to adopt!
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
With Margaret Tatich |
from Routledge (June 1, 2003)
9781560233886 | details & prices | 107 pages | 6.25 × 8.25 × 0.50 in. | 0.44 lbs | List price $37.95
About: Get the inside story on a single gay man's struggle to adopt!
About: Get the inside story on a single gay man's struggle to adopt!
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