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Out of the Ordinary: Essays on Growing Up with Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Parentsby Dan Savage
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Out of the Ordinary is a truly unique anthology, a groundbreaking collection of essays by the grown children of lesbian, gay, and transgender parents. Ranging from humorous to poignant, the essays touch on some of the most important and complicated issues facing them: dealing with a parent's sexuality while developing an identity of one's own; overcoming homophobia at school and at family or social gatherings; and defining the modern family. In a time when traditional family structure has undergone radical change, Out of the Ordinary is an important look at the meaning of love, family, and relationships, and will speak to anyone who has lived or is interested in non-traditional families.With a foreword by Margarethe Cammermeyer, Ph.D., author of Serving in Silence, and a preface by columnist and author Dan Savage, Out of the Ordinary also includes a resource guide of organizations that offer support for the hundreds of thousands of gay, lesbian, and transgender parents and their children. As the demographic increases, this book becomes an invaluable tool for learning, understanding, and acceptance. Review:Groundbreaking, long overdue, thoughtful and moving-an impressive collection not only of remarkable stories, but of remarkable writing. (Lisa Miya Jervis, editor, Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture) Review:These are voices we have not heard. There is gold in these pages. (Riki Wilchins, author of READ MY LIPS: Sexual Subversion & the End of Gender) Synopsis:"Out of the Ordinary" is a groundbreaking collection of essays by teen and adult children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender parents. The essays range from humorous to poignant and provide insight into numerous topics on dealing with a parent's sexuality while figuring out one's own. 100 photos. About the AuthorNoelle Howey is a freelance editor who has contributed to numerous magazines and web sites, including Ms., Self, Time Out, Mademoiselle, and Mother Jones. She is also the author Dress Codes. Ellen Samuels is an award-winning poet and teacher who lives in Berkeley, California. She holds an M.F.A. in creative writing from Cornell University and has published poetry and articles in numerous literary journals. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface by Dan Savage Foreward by Colonel Margarethe Cammermeyer, Ret., Ph.D., with her son, Tom Hawken Introduction by Noelle Howey & Ellen Samuels, editors NOTHING TO by Sophia Gould MY FATHER'S EYES by Tristan Taormino THE PROMISE OF DESSERT by Julie Diana Rawley SEXUAL HEALING by Noelle Howey ACTING LESSONS by Peter Snow I REMEMBER REACHING FOR MICHAEL'S HAND by Stefan Lynch MY MOTHER AND THE NUN by Kelley Conway MORAL FABRICS by Jennifer Dimarco FREAK by Morgan Green, with Ellen Samuels TRANSLATIONS by Jeffrey Wright, with Christopher Healy SMILE AND SAY NOTHING by Ian Wheeler-Healy FATHER'S DAY by Maria De La O THE PLAIN TRUTH by Meema Spadola SHE'LL ALWAYS BE MY DADDY by Laurie Cicotello TAMBOURINE DANCER by Rivka Solomon CHARLOTTE by Meagan Rosser GETTING CLOSER by Laura Zee TURNING INWARD by Kris Giesing HOME MOVIE by Becky Parker RITES OF PASSAGE by Daniel Belasco THE PERILS OF KNOWING by Alysia Abbott Contributors About the Editors Resources What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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