Lesbian and Gay Book of Love and Marriage
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0965635236 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 286 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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While it does not avoid the controversial (Gabriel Rotello's belief that gay marriage can help stop AIDS) or the sentimental (Mubarak S. Spock ("Are Grandma and Grandpa on Board"), Martinac has assembled a collage of expert interviews, statistics, personal opinions, historical anecdotes, intimate photos, and chats that, while covering an enormously wide range of interests and positions, is quite centered and focused. Dahir's mediation on what to call his boyfriend in public), The Lesbian and Gay Book of Love and Marriage manages to be both frank and funny, practical and political. Paula Martinac's The Lesbian and Gay Book of Love and Marriage is a crossbreed of a book that offers knowing, humorous insights on love in the gay lane. --Michael Bronski. Crossing romantic advice à la "Dear Abby" ("Meeting Ms. This is because Martinac understands that there is no one gay or lesbian point o
A Customer said Its about time!. Your local bookseller will have entire sections of books all about heterosexual relationships-- how come it took so long to get a true gay and lesbian relationship book that was this good? The good thing about this book, however, has to do with its sub-title: "Creating the Stories of Our Lives." Whereas other books of its genre seem to rest only on their author's self-proclaimed expertise, Martinac uses the book as a sort of . Wonderful Work!! Paula Martinac and Roberta Achtenberg have done the gay and lesbian community a great service in creating this warm and complete look at the current state of lesbian and gay relationships.I highly recommend it.
Rich with anecdotes, inspiration, and brass-tacks problem solving, The Lesbian and Gay Book of Love and Marriage chronicles the emotional and political heart of gay commitment. Weaving together interviews with lesbian and gay couples and singles with the expert observations and personal testimonies of gay figures such as Candace Gingrich, Craig Lucas, Gabriel Rotello, and Cris Williamson, Paula Martinac takes you on a journey through the milestones and turning points, the joys and the struggles of gay relationships. Meeting Mr. or Ms. Right: The challenges and excitement of searching for--and finding--the "one" Seriouser and Seriouser: Taking your relationship to the next level--living together, popping the question, coming out to friends and coworkers I Do! I Do!: From public ceremonies to private commitments--the many ways same-sex couples take their vows For Better or Worse: The complexity of married life--in-laws, money matters, building a home, divorce, and widowhood The Family Way: Creating your own family without a blueprint--families of choice, blended families, adopting and raising children