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Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood: Firsthand Advice, Tips and Stories from Lesbian and Gay Couples [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 240 pages, aukštis x plotis: 216x140 mm, weight: 241 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 10-Mar-2016
  • Leidėjas: New Horizon Press Publishers Inc.,U.S.
  • ISBN-10: 0882825143
  • ISBN-13: 9780882825144
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 240 pages, aukštis x plotis: 216x140 mm, weight: 241 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 10-Mar-2016
  • Leidėjas: New Horizon Press Publishers Inc.,U.S.
  • ISBN-10: 0882825143
  • ISBN-13: 9780882825144
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
The LGBT Journey to Parenthood is unique in that it offers useful and practical information that will help in the very early stages of family planning. These inspirational first-hand accounts provide key insights and the critical information needed to make informed decisions for successfully traveling the complex road to parenthood.

Author, activist and father, Eric Rosswood guides and helps prospective LGBT parents to weigh their options and learn which path would be best for their family. Rosswood also shares the experiences and wisdom of others who have already been through the journey.The LGBT Journey to Parenthood is divided into five sections: adoption, surrogacy, foster care, assisted reproduction and co-parenting. Each section includes an overview, a list of pros and challenges for readers to consider, personal stories from parents who have been through the process and closes with a list of questions for couples to ask themselves.

Same-sex couples are faced with many different options when choosing to have children today.The LGBT Journey to Parenthood will serve as an informative and essential handbook for couples navigating their own amazing path to parenthood.
Foreword xi
Melissa Gilbert
Introduction xiii
Charlie Condou
Preface xvii
Part 1 Open Adoption
1(56)
Mat and Eric Rosswood
4(14)
Chris and Novia Rowzee
18(12)
Matthew Smith and Trey Darnell
30(20)
Manuel and Dale
50(7)
Part 2 Foster Parenting and Adopting from Foster Care
57(38)
Cori Ferguson and Casey Garrison
59(5)
Duke and Steve Nelson
64(8)
Diana Buchbinder
72(6)
Rob Watson
78(7)
Thomas Whaley and Carl Leichthammer
85(4)
Lisa Blake and Kerry Booth
89(6)
Part 3 Surrogacy
95(20)
David and Josh
98(11)
Kevin Wakelin
109(6)
Part 4 Assisted Reproduction
115(40)
Elaine Boyd and Cathy Smith
118(8)
Sarah Ann Gilbert
126(7)
Rudene and Anna-Marie du Preez
133(9)
Lois D'Imperio and Holly Robinson
142(6)
Jenn and Michele Margiotta-Watz
148(7)
Part 5 Co-Parenting
155(38)
Paul and Dustin
158(24)
George Tennant
182(11)
Epilogue 193(4)
Gabriel Blau
Words of Advice 197(6)
Wrapping Things Up 203(2)
Acknowledgments 205(4)
Appendix A Legal Considerations 209(6)
Appendix B Reasons Why and Challenges 215(12)
Appendix C Questions to Ask 227