| Description |
232 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
"LGBT studies / Gender studies"--Page [4] of cover. |
| Contents |
The really true story, once and for all, of how we got Stanley (with footnotes) -- Starting a family -- Constellation of intimates -- Sperm agreement/Holding the line against grandparents -- Comforter -- Karma -- What they see -- (interstitial) -- Are you raising him... I mean, them... gender-neutral? -- Dear parents who have written to me -- What is it? -- What are you talking about? -- The package deal -- Inappropriate intimacies -- Gay married -- How to keep your man happy -- Machatunum -- Hiddur Mitzvah -- Engagement -- Sharon, who never visits -- Let them be a symbol before your eyes -- Get up everybody and sing -- Shake the queer tree -- Brother dog -- Just the thing -- The intimacy of the pack -- Diesel femme -- Gathering light out of darkness -- When I am old and grey and full of sleep -- Please, let me stay this lucky. |
| Form |
Issued also in electronic format. |
| Summary |
In his third essay collection, Bear enters, describes, and rearranges our ideas about family as a daughter, husband, father, and friend. In Bear's extended family "orchard," drag sisters, sperm-donor's parents, Sparkles and other relations provide more branches of love, support, and sustenance than a simple family tree. |
| Subject |
Gay parents.
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Families.
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Gender identity.
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Transsexuals -- Identity.
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Sex (Psychology)
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| Added Title |
Essays. Selections
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| Note |
Blood, marriage, wine & glitter |
| Other Form: |
Bergman, S. Bear, 1974- Essays. Selections Blood, marriage, wine & glitter. (CaOONL)20139032487 |
| ISBN |
9781551525112 (pbk.) |
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1551525119 (pbk.) |
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