Publishers Weekly
02/15/2016
With marriage equality now legal throughout the country, a substantial rise in the number of families headed by LGBTQ parents may be expected. Activist and stay-at-home dad Rosswood focuses his book on five options that same-sex couples can consider for growing their families. Short descriptions of each are accompanied by inspiring personal narratives from parents who candidly share their experiences with readers. The five paths described here are open adoption; foster parenting; surrogacy; assisted reproduction, in which one person in a same-sex relationship carries the child to term; and intentional co-parenting, which involves people in platonic relationships. Rosswood succinctly outlines the series of sometimes difficult steps demanded by each choice, and the first-person stories illustrate the emotional commitment necessary, as well as the accompanying interviews, evaluations, costs, and legal requirements. Appendices include a short checklist of legal considerations and some questions to ask of yourself. This supportive and helpful volume is full of warmth, encouragement, and advice, and it’s a good place for prospective parents to start. (Apr.)
From the Publisher
...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
