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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Once again, I have to say something about other Goodreads reviews that’s not very nice. Multiple people have compared this book to Dan Savage’s The Kid and although yes, they are comparable, they are not the same thing. Savage’s book focuses on the adoption process and this book focuses on wait for it, a Same Sex Marriage (see what I did there, I stole it directly from the subtitle). In addition there are people whinging about the plainness of this marriage. Aren’t all marriages boring to anyone not in it? I mean seriously people did you expect the craziness Valdes Greenwood alludes to when talking about the Dear Parent note of cosmopolitan and sex parties?
I’ve read this book once previously and when I found it in a box of old books when I was moving my mom this past winter I knew I wanted to re-read it again before I passed it on and I am glad I did. In addition it just further supports that my statement still stands: this is a better book than Savage’s The Kid.
Continue reading on my book blog at geoffwhaley.com.
I’ve read this book once previously and when I found it in a box of old books when I was moving my mom this past winter I knew I wanted to re-read it again before I passed it on and I am glad I did. In addition it just further supports that my statement still stands: this is a better book than Savage’s The Kid.
Continue reading on my book blog at geoffwhaley.com.
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There were some really touching moments in this book. I enjoyed that the author didn't shy away from the grittier parts of his relationship. The good and the bad were laid out quite frankly, which I appreciated and found comforting. There were some humorous parts, though I didn't find myself overwhelmed by the brilliance of the writing. It felt more like I was speaking with a friend and hearing their relationship's history, which I think we all know can become rather boring after a while. I think my main issue was that I thought this book would be greater significance to the book. The agenda that I expected the author to push through his life experiences was not pushed nearly as hard. This was a feel good kind of book, and it's hard for me to not find enjoyment in a book that focuses on LGBT couples, rather than the heterosexual pair-ups I usually see. It's a refreshing change. Perhaps I ought to pay closer attention to the book descriptions so I have the appropriate expectations.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Ho hum. Part of it may be that I had just read Dan Savage's The Kid, and so I was judging this tale of gay marriage and adoption by a high standard, but though I found it a decent light read, I wasn't particularly enthralled. It's a fairly run-of-the-mill memoir, despite the compelling subject matter.
A book that should be mandatory reading for those opposed to equal marriage rights for all.
It really does border on trite and boring, but maybe that's the point. These gay guys make marriage just as ordinary, non-scandalous, and dull as the majority of straight marriages. And they fight. And then they get a kid. An example of how none of us are all that different.
The strengths of this book lie in the authors overly honest writing style which, when the relationship was in trouble, could give an unbiased view of both sides of the arguement and how they worked it out.
It really does border on trite and boring, but maybe that's the point. These gay guys make marriage just as ordinary, non-scandalous, and dull as the majority of straight marriages. And they fight. And then they get a kid. An example of how none of us are all that different.
The strengths of this book lie in the authors overly honest writing style which, when the relationship was in trouble, could give an unbiased view of both sides of the arguement and how they worked it out.
Engaging memoir that manages to be hard-edged and schmaltzy at the same time. The husbands are likable and human, the lessons they learn ring true. I hope Valdes Greenwood is still taking notes on his life, as I want to read more.