Gay Dads: A Celebration of Fatherhood 
asked by tsu on November 11, 2006 4:05 AM
The first book to feature inspiring portraits of gay men and their families from all across America.
An evolution has quietly been occurring in the world of parenting. Recent surveys reveal that millions of children have found loving homes either by being born to, or being adopted by, gay men. This book is a celebration of all these remarkable new families.
Gay Dads includes twenty-five personal accounts from men describing their unique journeys to fatherhood and the struggles and successes they have experienced as they raise their children. This is the first book to provide such an expansive exploration of this extraordinary new family unit. With beautiful black-and-white photographs of each of the families, Gay Dads is a moving tribute to familial love.
Black and white photographs by Kristen Timken.
An evolution has quietly been occurring in the world of parenting. Recent surveys reveal that millions of children have found loving homes either by being born to, or being adopted by, gay men. This book is a celebration of all these remarkable new families.
Gay Dads includes twenty-five personal accounts from men describing their unique journeys to fatherhood and the struggles and successes they have experienced as they raise their children. This is the first book to provide such an expansive exploration of this extraordinary new family unit. With beautiful black-and-white photographs of each of the families, Gay Dads is a moving tribute to familial love.
Black and white photographs by Kristen Timken.
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I got this book and started reading the book and I could not put it down. When I got half way through the book I noticed that I was half way done with the book and that I did not want it to end. So now I am only reading 1 story per week so I can make the book last. I hope the author will come out ( no pon Intended) with a sequal.
Even if your not a gay male you will find all the stories heart warming. After reading this I hope you will want to support Same-Sex Marriages.
Even if your not a gay male you will find all the stories heart warming. After reading this I hope you will want to support Same-Sex Marriages.
reviewed by carrots on November 23, 2006 1:16 AM
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You can't help but be deeply touched by the stories David Strah so beautifully tells in Gay Dads. This book not only highlights the struggles of creating a family and how different family structures/make up can and do work but more importantly, it demonstrates how love can overcome adversities. Read it and be enlightened.
reviewed by maxwell on November 28, 2006 9:47 AM
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I NEVER buy a book when I can just check it out or read it in the store, but I finally just had to get this one after several of the stories caused me to well up right there in the store. David Strah's masterpiece has been brilliantly crafted, with each story showing how strong love can be. I only wish it came it hardback.
reviewed by carrots on November 28, 2006 1:30 PM
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Like the other reviewers of this book, I also feel it was a page turner and beautifully written. I bought the book based on the reviews I read from this site and am happy to say it was worth every penny! David Straw has a gift for story telling. He shares the tales of 24 families and tells us how they each became a family. The methods range from international adoptions to co-parenting with a lesbian couple. The photographs are brilliant. I had to hold back from choking on tears several times because the pictures were so touching. Straw covers his own family's story in the last chapter. His kids are insanely cute! I guarantee this book is a must-read, something for everyone, gay, straight, married, or single, whatever, you will love it!
reviewed by librarian on November 29, 2006 4:49 AM
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A most remarkable and enjoyable book. I couldn't put it down once I started. A must reading for any gay man and couples thinking about sharing their lives raising a child / children.
The book is well written and has a reference section where the reader can gain more information and assistance in their goals to adapt a child.
One main point that I came away with, after reading Gay Dads is that, if your heart tells you to share your life and love raising a child, don't give up. The rewards are incomprehensible.
Bravo there David Strah, BRAVO
reviewed by vladi on November 29, 2006 6:32 AM