The Kid
In 'The Kid', Dan Savage shares a poignant and humorous narrative about his journey to parenthood through adoption. He vividly chronicles the challenges and unexpected joys of raising a child as a gay parent. Savage's candid reflections reveal the complexities of balancing societal expectations with personal desires. The story blends heartfelt anecdotes with sharp wit, making it both relatable and thought-provoking. This memoir invites readers to reconsider the meaning of family and love, all while keeping them laughing and engaged.
By Dan Savage
Published: 2000
""Love is not a transaction; it's a journey – one that challenges us, changes us, and teaches us the true meaning of family.""
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Dan Savage's nationally syndicated sex advice column, "Savage Love," enrages and excites more than four million people each week. In The Kid, Savage tells a no-holds-barred, high-energy story of an ordinary American couple who wants to have a baby. Except that in this case the couple happens to be Dan and his boyfriend. That fact, in the face of a society enormously uneasy with gay adoption, makes for an edgy, entertaining, and illuminating read. When Dan and his boyfriend are finally presented with an infant badly in need of parenting, they find themselves caught up in a drama that extends well beyond the confines of their immediate world. A story about confronting homophobia, falling in love, getting older, and getting a little bit smarter, The Kid is a book about the very human desire to have a family.
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Dan Savage
Dan Savage is an American author, media pundit, and LGBTQ community activist, best known for his candid advice column "Savage Love" which addresses issues of sexuality, relationships, and social justice. His notable works include 'The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family,' 'American Savage: Insights, Slights, and Fights on Faith, Sex, Love, and Politics,' and 'Savage Lovecast,' a popular podcast. Known for his sharp wit and frank approach to complex topics, Savage's writing style combines humor, honesty, and unapologetic realness, making him a prominent voice in contemporary discussions on sexuality and relationships.
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- Authors
- Dan Savage
- Published
- June 2000
- Publisher
- Penguin
- ISBN
- 0452281768
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 260
- Genres
- Parenting for FathersMotherhoodBiographyMemoirsParenting
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