Second Parent: a memoir
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Also available through your local independent bookstore.
Despite a growing number of people who identify as LGBTQ, there are surprisingly few accounts of queer parenthood. Written by a lesbian, non-biological mother, this story fills the gap with perspective and grace.
REVIEWS
"Liegel’s personal reflections will likely resonate with other nonbiological mothers, and this book adds to the small but growing collection of their narratives. Other nonbiological mothers may be heartened to know that someone else has gone through what they, too, may be experiencing in terms of both legal processes and emotions—and their spouses/partners may also benefit from viewing this perspective…Parenting is a journey, and memoirs like this can be useful guidebooks." (Mombian)
“Bravo to the sheer bravery of this author simply sharing her truth in order to bring the information to others and to fill a void in the genre. The book was well written, easy to read, and even easier to connect to on an emotional level. Truly well done.”
“A firsthand account of the process of becoming a nonbiological parent from a lesbian perspective. Definitely worth a read for anyone considering entering into parenthood in a similar way!”
“This book was excellent! I connected with so much of the author’s story even though our journey to parenthood was very different.”
“I bought the book as an LBTQ+ ally, and ended finding a story that was relatable, but from a very personal perspective, that is too often unseen… A pleasure to read!”