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  • Paperback: 205 pages
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (1 Sep 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 185302600X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1853026003
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Presenting a collection of personal accounts of lesbian and gay parents from many different social and ethnic backgrounds, this volume is designed to dispel misconceptions and encourage gay men and lesbians who are thinking about adopting or fostering children.
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4.0 out of 5 stars essential read , 1 Nov 2006
By M. Nastari "Michael Nastari" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I regard this an essential read for social workers and SW students, as well as lesbian and gay people who are themselves considering fostering or adoption. The book draws on real peoples experinces of the system, highlighting how sometimes parents can be left feeling like the 'last resort'. The book also draws on the many postive aspects of lesbian and gay parenting. The book was published in 1999 and recent legislation which has become more 'tolerant' rather than accepting may or may not of altered some of these experinces, nethertheless, this is well worth a read.

what is freshing is that this book is written in a very accessible way making it an enjoyable read, its not overly academic which is great for mr & mr joe blogs who are considering what they could offer to a child. same sex adoption and fostering is gaining more attention, it still has a long way to go this book makes a valuable contribution.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Great for old stories, but lacking new stories and info., 18 April 2008
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This book is deceiving because it was reprinted in 2005 but neglects to update the info or stories to provide more than an 80s and 90s perspective.

This said, there are many stories with a great diversity of backgrounds, challenges and triumphs to learn from (although there is a strong majority of parents already coming from a social worker background). The editorial essay in the back is probably the most helpful and would have been better placed as the introduction.

Having moved from the US to the UK (partly to escape a George Bush-tolerating society), I am a bit surprised by the amount of closeted stories in this book as well as how many stories had to cope with "outing" issues. That is another reason I think this book is sadly (for the book) outdated (great for increasing equality). I respect and applaud the efforts of the authors and the many brave parents involved with the project . . . in many ways, they are significant part of the improvement in equality for LGBT . . and all future generations stand on their shoulders.

BUT we are in different age now and need new stories. I would love to see a re-published edition that includes these stories but adds new ones from the 2000s.
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