My Two Moms: Lessons of Love, Strength, and What Makes a Family: Library Edition

Wahls, Zach

ISBN 10: 1616370289 ISBN 13: 9781616370282

Publisher: Tantor Media Inc, 2012

Synopsis

A memoir that serves as a resounding testament to individuality and the power of family in all forms. On January 31, 2011, Zach Wahls addressed the Iowa House Judiciary Committee in a public forum regarding civil unions. The nineteen-year-old son of a same-sex couple, Wahls proudly proclaimed, “The sexual orientation of my parents has had zero effect on the content of my character. ” Hours later, his speech was posted on YouTube, where it went viral, quickly receiving more than two million views. By the end of the week, everyone knew his name and wanted to hear more from the boy with two moms. Same-sex marriage will be a major issue in the 2012 election cycle, and Wahls speaks to that, but also to a broader issue. Sure, hes handsome and athletic, an environmental engineering student, and an Eagle Scout. Yet, growing up with two moms, he knows what its like to feel different and to fear being made fun of or worse. In the inspirational spirit of It Gets Better edited by Dan Savage and Terry Miller, My Two Moms also delivers a reassuring message to same-sex couples, their kids, and anyone whos ever felt like an outsider: “You are not alone.”

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"This is a wonderful book. You will love it, you will weep at times. It is an incredible demonstration of the power of real values."
-- Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show
"He lit up the Internet when he delivered a passionate plea to the Iowa House of Representatives in support of gay marriage. Take a look at him... a hero."
-- Ellen DeGeneres, host of Ellen
"He takes on every argument against marriage equality and calmly topples them."My Two Moms "augurs Zach Wahls' inevitable career in politics. America will be the better for it."
-- Chronogram
"Wahls has a fresh voice."
-- Publishers Weekly
"Wahls writes an inspirational book about the power of family and love, no matter what form it takes. If this kid is any indication of future generations...we are in very good hands."
-- Modern Tonic
"His story is probably one of the most convincing arguments for why gay and lesbian families matter. The movement is lucky to have Wahls - who's both smart and sensitive - as one of its newest role models."
-- Philadelphia Magazine's "G Philly" Blog
"This is a wonderful book. You will love it, you will weep at times. It is an incredible demonstration of the power of real values." -- Jon Stewart, during an interview on "The Daily Show "
"He lit up the Internet when he delivered a passionate plea to the Iowa House of Representatives in support of gay marriage. Take a look at him... a hero." -- Ellen DeGeneres, host of "Ellen "
"He takes on every argument against marriage equality and calmly topples them.My Two Moms augurs Zach Wahls' inevitable career in politics. America will be the better for it." -- "Chronogram "
"Wahls has a fresh voice." -- "Publishers Weekly "
"Wahls writes an inspirational book about the power of family and love, no matter what form it takes. If this kid is any indication of future generations...we are in very good hands." -- "Modern Tonic "
"His story is probably one of the most convincing arguments for why gay and lesbian families matter. The movement is lucky to have Wahls - who's both smart and sensitive - as one of its newest role models." -- "Philadelphia Magazine"'s "G Philly" Blog

This is a wonderful book. You will love it, you will weep at times. It is an incredible demonstration of the power of real values."
Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show
He lit up the Internet when he delivered a passionate plea to the Iowa House of Representatives in support of gay marriage. Take a look at him a hero.
Ellen DeGeneres, host of Ellen
He takes on every argument against marriage equality and calmly topples them.My Two Moms augurs Zach Wahls inevitable career in politics. America will be the better for it.
Chronogram
Wahls has a fresh voice.
Publishers Weekly
Wahls writes an inspirational book about the power of family and love, no matter what form it takes. If this kid is any indication of future generations we are in very good hands.
Modern Tonic
His story is probably one of the most convincing arguments for why gay and lesbian families matter. The movement is lucky to have Wahls who s both smart and sensitive as one of its newest role models.
Philadelphia Magazine s G Philly Blog
This is a wonderful book. You will love it, you will weep at times. It is an incredible demonstration of the power of real values." Jon Stewart, during an interview on The Daily Show
He lit up the Internet when he delivered a passionate plea to the Iowa House of Representatives in support of gay marriage. Take a look at him a hero. Ellen DeGeneres, host of Ellen
He takes on every argument against marriage equality and calmly topples them.My Two Moms augurs Zach Wahls inevitable career in politics. America will be the better for it. Chronogram
Wahls has a fresh voice. Publishers Weekly
Wahls writes an inspirational book about the power of family and love, no matter what form it takes. If this kid is any indication of future generations we are in very good hands. Modern Tonic
His story is probably one of the most convincing arguments for why gay and lesbian families matter. The movement is lucky to have Wahls who s both smart and sensitive as one of its newest role models. Philadelphia Magazine s G Philly Blog"

About the Author

Zach Wahls is writer, speaker, and civil rights advocate.His writing has appeared in The Daily Beast, The Des Moines Register, and The Daily Iowan.He lives in Iowa City, Iowa. Bruce Littlefieldis a bestselling author and journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, People, and the Chicago Tribune, among other publications. He lives in New York City."

Edition details

• Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1616370289
• ISBN 13: 9781616370282
• Binding: Preloaded Digital Audio Player