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The Kid
- What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant
- Narrated by: Dan Savage
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature
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- Stacy Lynne
- 2015-05-11
Funny and Fun
I love the sound of Dan Savage's voice; I've enjoyed listening to him since I went through the This American Life archives, so I love picking up the audible books that he narrates.
I delayed listening to The Kid because I wasn't certain how relevant it would seem today. Other than a few minor references that make it clear that this story wasn't written yesterday (mostly references to where LGBT rights are, or how living in Seattle was then) this story is deeply touching. It's about trying to make a family, how people relate to each other and define their roles, and of course, Dan Savage being himself. A very sweet, funny, and touching story. Highly recommended!
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- TCB
- 2020-01-05
Great book
Couldn’t find anything wrong with the book. humorous, yet surprisingly moving, the struggle to have a child when both parents are same sex.
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- Stephanie
- 2019-10-11
Honest, great read!
Honest, funny, sad, thought-provoking; this book holds all of it! I’d highly recommend to any parent or parent-to-be for a look inside a gay couple’s adventure, challenges, obstacles - fair and very unfair - involved in open adoption of their son.
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- Kathleen Connell
- 2019-02-13
Great read
An interesting and honest report of a difficult subject! I am better fro having listened to Dan Savage's journey.
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- Ryn
- 2017-10-19
Hot too much a story
I never thought about how gay adopted kids. And from my prejudice I don’t believe gay could be a good father. But this book is so relaxing and interesting, good to know they became terrific parents, and the author is soooo bitchy. Love him. Hate him. His description makes me wonder what Terry looks like, and what kind of person he is. Someone could fell in love with Dan,wow.
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- CCJLink
- 2017-06-25
Wonderful story
I absolutely loved listening to this book with my husband. We finished it in 3 days. I love listening to Dan Savage, thank you for sharing such a wonderful time in your lives.
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- Maya
- 2016-12-28
Loved it!
If you could sum up The Kid in three words, what would they be?
Intimate, honest, entertaining
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes! I listened to the whole audiobook in one day while I was running errands. I couldn't wait to get to the next chapter to see how the story played out.
Any additional comments?
I love with Dan narrates his own books, and also love when he's writing about his own life. This book is personal, moving and thrilling to listen to. Highly recommended!
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- Keith
- 2016-03-21
Well written and full of emotion
I was surprised by how much I liked this book. I understand that some of the contents are white lies to protect DJ and others, it was still a great read and an enjoyable story. It is very nice to see how it could be for children and adoptive parents. If only it was as sanitized as presented here. I would like the have heard some of the more controversial things they've had to deal with!
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- Nichole
- 2015-09-17
Good listen
Dan Savage has a way with words and tells his story with honesty and humor. I wasn't adopted and don't know anyone who's been adopted and still found this story very interesting and didn't want to stop listening. I think I finished it in a day. I found him through his podcast and plan to listen to his other books as well. Thanks for sharing your story and thoughts.
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- lattetown
- 2015-08-22
Great walk down memory lane
I listened to Dan's books in reverse chronological order, and even though there is something like 15 years between the events in them, they are both filled with memories of places for my stomping grounds. It sounds corny, but I laughed, I cried, and I rolled my eyes... but mostly I smiled at the way things have turned out. :)