Out of the ordinary : essays on growing up with gay, lesbian, and transgender parents

by Noelle Howey

Other authorsEllen Jean Samuels
Paper Book, 2000

LCC

HQ777 .O87

Status

Available

Call number

HQ777 .O87

Genres

Publication

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2000.

Description

"Out of the Ordinary" is a groundbreaking collection of essays by teen and adult children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender parents. The essays range from humorous to poignant and provide insight into numerous topics on dealing with a parent's sexuality while figuring out one's own.

Subjects

Bisexual parents United States. Family relationships
Children of gay parents United States
Gay fathers United States. Family relationships
Lesbian mothers United States. Family relationships

Awards

Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — 2000)

Language

English

Physical description

xxi, 216 p.; 21 inches

ISBN

0312244894 / 9780312244897

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