Ben Fergusson
Tales from the Fatherland: Two Dads, One Adoption and the Meaning of Parenthood
Tales from the Fatherland: Two Dads, One Adoption and the Meaning of Parenthood
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Ben Fergusson and his German husband Tom became one of the first same-sex married couples to adopt in Germany in 2018. In his book "Tales from the Fatherland," Fergusson reflects on his long journey to fatherhood and the social changes that enabled it, exploring the history and sociology of fatherhood and motherhood, queer parenting and adoption, and the meaning of family and love. He makes an impassioned case for the value of diversity in family life, arguing that diverse families are good for all families and that misogyny lies at the heart of many of the struggles of straight and queer families alike.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
In 2018, after the introduction of marriage equality in Germany, Ben Fergusson and his German husband Tom became one of the first same-sex married couples to adopt in the country. In his book "Tales from the Fatherland," Fergusson reflects on his long journey to fatherhood and the social changes that enabled it. He uses his outsider status as both a gay father and a parent adopting in a foreign country to explore the history and sociology of fatherhood and motherhood around the world, queer parenting and adoption, and ultimately, the meaning of family and love.
"Tales from the Fatherland" makes an impassioned case for the value of diversity in family life, arguing that diverse families are good for all families and that misogyny lies at the heart of many of the struggles of straight and queer families alike.
Fergusson's book is a powerful exploration of the complexities of family life, and his insights into the experiences of queer parents and adoptees are invaluable. He challenges traditional notions of what it means to be a parent and offers a fresh perspective on the importance of love and support in family relationships.
"Tales from the Fatherland" is a must-read for anyone interested in family dynamics, social change, and the meaning of love. Fergusson's writing is clear, compelling, and deeply moving, and his book will leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it.
Weight: 206g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349144764
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