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Books for Building Strong Gay Families

June 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment

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There are all kinds of aspects to parenthood whether you are straight or in a same sex relationship but building a gay family does have it’s own specific set of challenges and going in armed with some knowledge of the laws pertaining to your family situation, a well as the tools to bind your family together through thick and thin is always a good idea.

Gay families should take pride in their uniqueness, all families should really, but these following books are specific to gays and lesbians who want to become parents.

Reinventing the Family Reinventing the Family
by Laura Benkov

This powerful book has been in print for over 13 years and that is a long time for a parenting book. It stands the test of time and was written by Laura Benkov, a Boston psychologist.

Reinventing the Family provides case studies that detail the myriad of difficulties gay families face. It covers all the different aspects of building a gay family including psychiatric systems, social service systems, and the courts.

You will learn, through her hard research, about the many joys, challenges, and issues facing lesbian and gays who already have their own children, are looking to adopt or who need to fight for the right to see their kids in custody disputes. It can help the entire family learn that families come in many shapes, forms and combinations.


 Books for Building Strong Gay Families

Fatherhood For Gay Men Fatherhood for Gay Men:
An Emotional and Practical Guide to Becoming a Gay Dad
by Kevin McGarry

Kevin McGarry is himself a gay father, he’s single and adopted a child abroad. He wrote this book to share with other prospective parents what it’s like going through the process of adoption and fatherhood.

Fatherhood for Gay Men is an honest book that shines with practical advice that will help gays who are planning on adopting themselves. It helps them learn how to build gay families that are strong and that can survive everything.


 Books for Building Strong Gay Families

Gay And Lesbian Parenting Choices Gay and Lesbian Parenting Choices
by Brette McWhorter Sember

Brette McWhorter Sember is an attorney and mediator who has written numerous books on how to build a gay family. This book is perfect for gays and lesbians who are still in the process of exploring the many options available to them.

Sember will guide you through the legal aspects of the different parenting methods open to same sex couples, such as adoption, surrogacy, as well as insemination.

Gay and Lesbian Parenting Choices is a must read, it’s vital you know and understand your legal rights and privileges when it comes to your children.


 Books for Building Strong Gay Families

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  • 1 Book banned by Scholastic Due To Gay Parents // Oct 26, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    [...] to ban the book Luv Ya Bunches written by Lauren Myracle. One of the little girls in the story has two lesbian moms which they feel is offensive and [...]

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