Description
"An absolute 'must-have' for any LGBT couple engaged in family planning!" -Midwest Book Review
First published in 2016 and winner of four literary awards.* Now updated and packed with valuable information and more powerful stories of same-sex parents achieving and navigating parenthood.
Yes, you do have options. Same-sex couples (gay dads, lesbian moms, or other queer couples) are faced with many different options when choosing to have a family that includes beautiful children. In Journey to Parenthood, author, activist and father Eric Rosswood guides and helps prospective LGBTQIA parents explore adoption, foster care, assisted reproduction, surrogacy and co-parenting.
Create your own happy family unit. Each section includes a description of a specific family-building approach, followed by personal stories from same-sex couples and individuals who have chosen that particular path. Learn strategies for dealing with challenges you will encounter on this parenting journey.
Inside find:
- Strategies for successfully navigating same sex parenthood
- Firsthand accounts combined with critical tips and advice
- Updated information about adoption, foster care, assisted reproduction, surrogacy and co-parenting
If you benefited from Eric Rosswood's bestselling book We Make It Better or his Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads; or have read parenting books like Raised by Unicorns, Raising Good Humans, What to Expect When You're Expecting, or The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, you'll want to read Journey to Parenthood.
* Winner of the 2017 IAN Book of the Year Awards in the Parenting/Family/Relationships category; the 2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in the Parenting category; the 2017 Best Book Awards in the LGBTQ, Non-Fiction category; and finalist in the 2017 International Book Awards.Bestselling author Eric Rosswood is a major influencer on social media with over 98K followers on Twitter alone as well as thousands on other platforms. He is an in-demand authority and commentator on LGBTQ issues including civil rights as well as parenting and marriage and politics. The author has been featured in major media including the Toronto Star, Out Magazine, TimeOut New York, The Bay Area Reporter, Queerty, The Advocate, The Huffington Post, Boston Spirit, and many regional LGBTQIA+ presses.
The first edition of Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood won numerous awards including:
- WINNER of the 2017 IAN Book of the Year Awards in the Parenting/Family/Relationships category.
- WINNER of the 2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in the Parenting category.
- WINNER of the 2017 Best Book Awards in the LGBTQ: Non-Fiction category.
- AWARD-WINNING FINALIST in the 2017 International Book Awards.
About the Author
Eric Rosswood is an author and commentator on LGBTQ issues including civil rights, parenting, marriage, and politics. He has led panels on LGBTQ parenting issues for organizations such as the Family Equality Council and the Modern Family Alliance.
Reviews
"...destined to be the resource book of the decade for LGBTQ couples."
-Gay San Diego
"An absolute 'must-have' for any LGBT couple engaged in family planning!"
-Midwest Book Review
"This is a helpful guide, full of heart-warming stories of modern families."
-Attitude Magazine
"The ultimate family-building road map...the modern day version of What to Expect When You're Expecting for same-sex parents to be."
-TheNextFamily.com
"Supportive and helpful...full of warmth, encouragement, and advice. A good place for prospective parents to start."
-Publishers Weekly
"The Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood will lead you through moments of both laugh-out-loud humor and immense heartache. This book is informative, emotionally compelling, and a must-read for LGBTQ people considering parenthood."
-Zach Wahls, author of the national bestseller My Two Moms
"This book is a valuable resource not only for those couples or individuals that are approaching parenthood, but also for LGBT service providers that want to become more aware of the challenges that same sex couples face when making these decisions. Through real life experiences and passionate stories this book is a true game changer. Once you have read it, I'm sure you'll be recommending it to everyone you know."
-Max Disposti, executive director of the North San Diego County LGBTQ Resource Center
"A collection of informative and inspiring stories about the journey into parenthood by a variety of couples whose riveting experiences will help anyone looking to grow their family!"
-Dan Bucatinsky, Emmy Award-winning actor (Scandal) and author of Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight
"This book is an eye-opener for what same-sex couples really go through when trying to start a family. In my work as a legislator advocating on behalf of our community, I've seen the stumbling blocks many couples face on the path to becoming parents-both in law and in society-and this book is a great resource for couples considering this often difficult process."
-NY State Assembly Member Daniel J. O'Donnell, sponsor of New York's Marriage Equality Act and the state's groundbreaking anti-bullying legislation, the Dignity for All Students Act
Book Information
ISBN 9781684810208
Author Eric Rosswood
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Yellow Pear Press
Publisher Yellow Pear Press
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm
