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BOOK REVIEW: Pride and Joy: A guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans parents by Sarah and Rachel Hagger-Holt

Pride and Joy: A guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans parents

Sarah and Rachel Hagger-Holt

There have always been lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans parents. But now there is a ‘gayby boom’. Changes in social attitudes, the law and medical technology mean that more LGBT people are becoming parents, and living proud and open family lives. Yet there are still few role models.

Pride and Joy is full of stories, advice and real-life experience from LGBT parents and their children. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving, sometimes surprising, every story sheds new light on what it’s like for LGBT people raising children in the UK and Ireland today.  All of them constructive, healthy and superbly loving families filled with honest appraisal and love.

Pride and Joy is positive and practical. Its inclusive and see’s things from a LGBT perspective, It covers everything from starting a family, dealing with schools, talking with children about different families, and maintaining an LGBT identity as a parent. The Hagger-Holt’s have done some serious research and interviews to ensure this book covers just about every aspect of LGBT* parenting, their consideration and breadth of experience shines through this book and the authors ability to condense and reflect complex ideas in an easy digestible way gives this book a clarity and simplicity of approach which allows the joy of parenting to stay the focus, and good parenting to be the aim.

This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand issues facing LGBT families including parents or prospective parents; extended families and friends; and social workers, teachers and other professionals.  Superb.

Paperback

Out Now £11.99

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BOOK REVIEW: Spartacus: International Gay Guide 2017

Spartacus

International Gay Guide 2017

Spartacus is the gay travel bible − the bestselling and most comprehensive travel guide for gay men. This 46th edition features 21,000 addresses for 130 countries worldwide. So many gay facts! Hotels, clubs, bars, beaches, saunas, sex venues or the local gay information centre − you will find all this and plenty of local advice and insights into the local scene, the country, the people and up to date places to eat, shop or chat.

The listing describes each country in an extensive introductory text, including unique and important ( if you’re new to the place) cultural issues. Importantly, it offers information about the legal situation and safety for gays and lesbians in each of the countries listed in the guide, sourced from foreign embassies and LGBT+ activists/organizations around the world. The editorial team undertake extensive research to ensure the information is as reliable and up-to-date as possible.

Here’s their ‘shooting the cover’ gratuitous topless model video…

Published by the Bruno Gmunder with their usual attention to quality and detail, it’s an excellent research and travel resource. All in all it’s the physical guide for LGBT+ folks traveling our wonderful rainbow planet. Book includes full access to their on-line listing and the app.

Out now £14.99

Paperback

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