Books : Confessions of the Other Mother: Non-Biological Lesbian Moms Tell All
from: Beacon Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.874308664
EAN: 9780807079638
ISBN: 0807079634
Label: Beacon Press
Manufacturer: Beacon Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 170
Publication Date: May 15, 2006
Publisher: Beacon Press
Sales Rank: 58824
Studio: Beacon Press
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After author Harlyn Aizley gave birth to her daughter, she watched in unanticipated horror as her partner scooped up the baby and said, "I'm your new mommy!" While they both had worked to find the perfect sperm donor, Aizley had spent nine months carrying the baby and hours in labor, so how could her partner claim to be their child's mommy?
Many diapers later, Aizley began to appreciate the complexity of her partner's new role as the other mother. Together, they searched for stories about families like their own, in which a woman has chosen to forgo her own birth experience so that she might support her partner in hers. They found very few. Now, in Confessions of the Other Mother, Aizley has put together an exciting collection of personal stories by women like her partner who are creating new parenting roles, redefining motherhood, and reshaping our view of two-parent families. Contributors include Hillary Goodridge, who was one of the lead plaintiffs in the case for same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, stand-up comedian Judy Gold, and psychologist and author Suzanne M. Johnson
This candid peek into a previously unexamined side of lesbian parenting is full of stories that are sometimes humorous, sometimes moving, but at all times celebratory. Each parenting tale sheds light on the many facets of motherhood, offering gay and straight readers alike a deeper understanding of what it means to love and parent in the twenty-first century.
Harlyn Aizley is the author of Buying Dad: One Woman's Search for the Perfect Sperm Donor. Her work has appeared in national journals, magazines, and anthologies and has aired on public radio stations nationwide. Aizley resides in the Boston area with her family, where she works as a writer and teacher.
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here i was in the middle of my partners pregnancy, desperately seeking others who had the same frustrations i did. i saw this book and thought great, more stories like mine.....WRONG! completely unrealistic. i couldnt even finish it. got to the story about the pregnant woman porn and it was over. havent picked it up since.
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Very easy to read. Nice glimpses of a variety of moms (and babas) and how they fit in their roles and how families come together to make it work. As a future "other mom," I found this really helpful and validating.
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We have read them together and it was helpful to start discussions about some of our fears for our family!
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As the biological lesbian mom, reading this book; as our little boy still squirms around in my belly, has helped prepare me/us for some of the other issues or concerns we may face as a lesbian couple preparing to raise a child. It has been a wonderful tool for my partner and me to discuss topics and concerns that we hadn't yet thought of. It has also given me a new perspective and sensitivity to the issues she may be faced with as the other mother.
I especially enjoyed the variety in authors. Each chapter takes on a whole new personality, making it very diverse and quite entertaining. Each story is so well written and articulate, not to mention funny, heartbreaking, and touching.
A great read for anyone who is looking to be entertained and enlightened.
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The book is funny and touching, honest and real. It is a reflection of a part of our society, that is often ignored from within.
This is not just a "lesbian mom" book. It is a "everyone" book. There is something for everyone and will touch you at some point in the book on many levels.
I could not put it down!
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