My Two Moms, Bruce Littlefield
My Two Moms, Bruce Littlefield
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My Two Moms
Lessons of Love, Strength, and What Makes a Family

Author: Bruce Littlefield, Zach Wahls

Narrator: Kris Koscheski

Unabridged: 6 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/26/2012


Synopsis

On January 31, 2011, Zach Wahls addressed the Iowa House Judiciary Committee in a public forum regarding civil unions. The nineteen-year-old son of a same-sex couple, Wahls proudly proclaimed, "The sexual orientation of my parents has had zero effect on the content of my character." Hours later, his speech was posted on YouTube, where it went viral, quickly receiving more than two million views. By the end of the week, everyone knew his name and wanted to hear more from the boy with two moms.

Same-sex marriage will be a major—possibly the defining—issue in next year's election cycle, and Wahls speaks to that, but also to a broader issue.  Sure, he's handsome and athletic, an environmental engineering student, and an Eagle Scout. Yet, growing up with two moms, he knows what it's like to feel different and to fear being made fun of or worse. In the inspirational spirit of It Gets Better edited by Dan Savage and Terry Miller, My Two Moms also delivers a reassuring message to same-sex couples, their kids, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider: "You are not alone."


About Bruce Littlefield

Bruce Littlefield is a bestselling author, lifestyle expert, and an arbiter of American fun. He has made appearances on The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, The Early Show, and numerous other programs. His work has appeared in the New York Times, People, and the Chicago Tribune, among other publications. Bruce's books include Garage Sale America, Airstream Living, and If You Don't Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons on Your Pigtails, with Barbara Corcoran.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sara

Fair warning: I am biased. I know this author. He babysits my kids. He even mentions he was supposed to babysit for us the night he went to speak at the Iowa House (on page 203). He is awesome and I hope he always connects with my kids and is someone they aspire to be like. What I LOVE about the book......more

Goodreads review by Jessie

Warning this book contains a same sex couple who feels like it’s their right to be able to raise a child. While that may seem like a dumb statement I feel like it should be said again. If same sex couples raising children isn’t something you believe in, and you don’t want to open your mind then pass......more

Goodreads review by Sam

Objectively, I should give this book 4 stars: 5 for content, 3 for writing and pacing, but I'm letting my heart have the lion's share of the vote on this one. First, my quibbles: the author uses the 12 principles/character traits he learned in Boy Scouting to talk about his upbringing and civil righ......more

Goodreads review by Jenna

For more reviews please visit www.canneryrowreads.com I've shied away from reviewing any books that may be seen as politically controversial on this blog but this book was too good to pass up for a review. As some of you have read this may know already, I am as liberal as they come. I interned for th......more