{"product_id":"gay-fathers-isbn-9780787950750","title":"Gay Fathers","description":"Explores a group caught betwen the homosexual and heterosexualworlds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This greatly expanded edition of Gay Fathers contains a wealth ofnew real-life stories and up-to-date information that celebratesthe power of gay fatherhood. Inspiring, definitive, scientificallyresearched, and experientially based, this thoroughly updatedvolume offers the most current data and concrete suggestions fordealing with the myriad and complex issues of gay parenting. GayFathers is the definitive resource for the more than one milliongay fathers and their families and loved ones living in the UnitedStates and Canada. Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction and Overview.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gay Fathers: Myths and Realities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Many Faces of Gay Fatherhood.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Children of Gay Fathers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gay Male Relationships, Spiritual Issues, and GayGrandfathers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Parents and Wives of Gay Fathers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Problems in Studying Gay Fathers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Authors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \"For gay men who have struggled to create a family in a world ofbias and obstacles, this book is a wonderful tribute to thechallenges and joys of parenting. Gay Fathers is a wonderful,honest tribute to fathers who have overcome all odds to make thisworld a better place for our children, an essential book for gayfathers and those who are considering parenthood.\" (C. Ray Drew,executive director, Family Pride Coalition)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Gay Fathers, which was a wonderful contribution to the developmentof knowledge about gay men when it was first printed a decade ago,is even better in its new and revised form. Utilizing rich caseexamples, Bob Barret and Bryan Robinson give voice to a group thathas for too long been ignored. In their examination of the manyfaces of gay fatherhood, the authors permit the reader to fullyconsider the complexity of what it means to be a gay father.\"(Gerald P. Mallon, assistant professor, Hunter College School ofSocial Work, New York) ROBERT L. BARRET, Ph.D., a psychologist in private practice, is professor of counselor education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. BRYAN E. ROBINSON, Ph.D., is professor of child and family development at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a counselor in private practice. In the more than ten years since the first edition of Gay Fathers was published, the gay rights movement has made great strides. The most current research reveals that most gay fathers are good parents, raising healthy, well-adjusted kids. Gays and lesbians have become part of mainstream America and parenting is no longer seen as an exclusive right of heterosexuals. Today, more and more openly gay men are choosing to become fathers.Addressing the revolutionary changes affecting gay parenthood, this greatly expanded edition of Gay Fathers includes a wealth of information that supports the joys of gay fathering. With wisdom and heart, the authors embrace the many types of gay fatherhood-unmarried gay fathers, single and adoptive gay fathers, gay fathers with intact marriages, single gay fathers, gay father stepfamilies, two gay fathers and a lesbian mother, and separated or divorced gay fathers-and offer practical guidance for gay dads and their families no matter what their situation.This compassionate resource is filled with a broad range of helpful material and addresses many of the key issues that concern gay fathers:? Guidance for navigating through the latest changes in the adoption and surrogate parenting processes? Current facts about the most pertinent legal issues? New case studies that explore the strengths of gay fathering? Targeted information about successful stepparenting? Heartfelt advice for gay grandfathers? An enlightening guide to the spiritual aspects of gay fathering? A handy listing of useful Internet resourcesIn addition to affirming the rich potential of gay parenting, this intelligent book goes a long way to destroy many of the deeply ingrained homophobic stereotypes.[Headline] If you are a gay dad--or love someone who is—this book is your hands-on guide to the joys and challenges of gay fatherhoodThis greatly expanded edition of Gay Fathers contains a wealth of new real-life stories and up-to-date i  In the more than ten years since the first edition of Gay Fathers was published, the gay rights movement has made great strides. The most current research reveals that most gay fathers are good parents, raising healthy, well-adjusted kids. Gays and lesbians have become part of mainstream America and parenting is no longer seen as an exclusive right of heterosexuals. Today, more and more openly gay men are choosing to become fathers.  \u003cp\u003eAddressing the revolutionary changes affecting gay parenthood, this greatly expanded edition of Gay Fathers includes a wealth of information that supports the joys of gay fathering. With wisdom and heart, the authors embrace the many types of gay fatherhood-unmarried gay fathers, single and adoptive gay fathers, gay fathers with intact marriages, single gay fathers, gay father stepfamilies, two gay fathers and a lesbian mother, and separated or divorced gay fathers-and offer practical guidance for gay dads and their families no matter what their situation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis compassionate resource is filled with a broad range of helpful material and addresses many of the key issues that concern gay fathers:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance for navigating through the latest changes in the adoption and surrogate parenting processes\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent facts about the most pertinent legal issues\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew case studies that explore the strengths of gay fathering\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTargeted information about successful stepparenting\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeartfelt advice for gay grandfathers\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn enlightening guide to the spiritual aspects of gay fathering\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA handy listing of useful Internet resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to affirming the rich potential of gay parenting, this intelligent book goes a long way to destroy many of the deeply ingrained homophobic stereotypes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e[Headline] If you are a gay dad—or love someone who is¾this book is your hands-on guide to the joys and challenges of gay fatherhood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis greatly expanded edition of Gay Fathers contains a wealth of new real-life stories and up-to-date information that celebrates the power of gay fatherhood. Inspiring, definitive, scientifically researched, and experientially based, this thoroughly updated volume offers the most current data and concrete suggestions for dealing with the myriad and complex issues of gay parenting. Gay Fathers is the definitive resource for the more than one million gay fathers and their families and loved ones living in the United States and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"For gay men who have struggled to create a family in a world of bias and obstacles, this book is a wonderful tribute to the challenges and joys of parenting. Gay Fathers is a wonderful, honest tribute to fathers who have overcome all odds to make this world a better place for our children, an essential book for gay fathers and those who are considering parenthood.\"\u003cbr\u003e —C. Ray Drew, executive director, Family Pride Coalition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Gay Fathers, which was a wonderful contribution to the development of knowledge about gay men when it was first printed a decade ago, is even better in its new and revised form. Utilizing rich case examples, Bob Barret and Bryan Robinson give voice to a group that has for too long been ignored. In their examination of the many faces of gay fatherhood, the authors permit the reader to fully consider the complexity of what it means to be a gay father.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Gerald P. 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