- Gebundene Ausgabe: 174 Seiten
- Verlag: Alyson Publications Inc (November 2000)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1555836135
- ISBN-13: 978-1555836139
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 21,3 x 14,2 x 2,8 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 750.873 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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To her surprise, Betty DeGeneres, once a quiet housewife and mother, has become a gentle, consistent, and rational voice in the gay liberation movement. In Just a Mom, she speaks for all the ordinary Americans whose children have turned out "different" and whose first concern is that they will suffer pain and rejection in life. It is natural, DeGeneres points out, to harbor some disappointment or anger at a gay child, and she guides parents toward appropriate resources and organizations, like the Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). With warmth and conviction, DeGeneres expands on her memoir Love, Ellen to address some of the questions she has been asked as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, such as "Did I make my child gay?" and "How can I protect my child?" She makes some practical suggestions on how to handle homophobia and threats at school, and how to help build self-esteem in a child whose peers may ridicule him. And she argues on the enormous personal and societal benefits of coming out of the closet. But this is not so much a practical guide to keeping a child safe or combating hatred as a simple, homey, and reassuring recitation of what we all know--or should know: good parenting means unconditional love and support. --Regina Marler
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In Love, Ellen (1999), DeGeneres revealed what it was like to have her daughter come out on prime-time TV. Now she puts her renown to use in a book of counsel to other parents of gay children. Peppering her advice with the stories, positive and negative, of her own and other families in similar circumstances, she first urges unconditional love and acceptance on the part of parents. This entails not trying to change a child perceived, even before puberty, to be gay; not shunning or silencing gay relatives; and several other nonactions. It also enjoins, in DeGeneres' view, contesting antigay remarks and attitudes, especially those that are ostensibly Christian, and championing gay civil rights, including the rights of marriage and adoption. Although some of DeGeneres' assumptions remain unproven--that homosexuals are just born that way, for instance--her warmth, straightforward simplicity, and loyalty to her family make this an excellent book for parents striving to be reconciled with their gay children. Ray Olson
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A wonderful book filled with excellent advice
12. Oktober 2001
Format:Taschenbuch
"Just a Mom" was a tremendous help to me when I was struggling to overcome my ignorance about my daughter's homosexuality. I highly recommend it to anyone who has a gay loved one.
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Definitely More Than "Just A Mom"
5. November 2000
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
For any gay child, reading more from Betty DeGeneres confirms that we want to adopt her as our own Mom. More personal disclosure than her first effort. The unfortunate breakup between Ellen and Anne makes the timing of this release a bit awkward though. For any parent who is struggling to deal with their child's sexual orientation, this is a must-read book.
A good book for parents dealing with gay children.
5. Februar 2009
Format:Taschenbuch
Easy to read. Not too long. Good for parents who are struggling with a gay child.
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