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Confessions of the Other Mother: Non-Biological Lesbian Moms Tell All

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All the wrong thoughts to be bringing into this new stage in your life. The word "confessions" in the title should have clued me in to the fact that this book wasn't going to be about all the beautiful things happening to my partner. I don't disagree that other mother's really do have these thoughts, but its not a celebration book by any scope of the imagination. Do NOT give this book as gift to the "other mother" in your life.

This book provides a much needed voice to the world of parenting essays and writing. The essays range from serious to hysterical, covering a wide range of experiences. I highly recommend the book for all parents, gay, straight, biological or non-biological. It's about being parents.

This book was really great. As a "other mother" myself, I was thrilled to hear about this book, and it is all it says it shouls be- funny, sad, cute. I loved reading it, and have telling friends to buy it!

As the biological lesbian mom, reading this book; as our little boy still squirms around in my belly, has helped prepare me/us for some of the other issues or concerns we may face as a lesbian couple preparing to raise a child. It has been a wonderful tool for my partner and me to discuss topics and concerns that we hadn't yet thought of. It has also given me a new perspective and sensitivity to the issues she may be faced with as the other mother.

I especially enjoyed the variety in authors. Each chapter takes on a whole new personality, making it very diverse and quite entertaining. Each story is so well written and articulate, not to mention funny, heartbreaking, and touching.

A great read for anyone who is looking to be entertained and enlightened.

The book is funny and touching, honest and real. It is a reflection of a part of our society, that is often ignored from within.

This is not just a "lesbian mom" book. It is a "everyone" book. There is something for everyone and will touch you at some point in the book on many levels.

I could not put it down!

as a soon to be "other mother" it was wonderful, and very validating to read the stories of non-bio moms-loved it!

This anthology is a great start for our burgeoning community. I refuse to judge it harshly as there are so few, if any, bits of of documented information out there for non bio moms, not focused on heterosexual adoptive mothers. That said I found the diverse voices very intriguing and somewhere in the different stories I was able to find slices of other peoples lives and experiences that made me realize a connectedness. If you are a Non Biological Lesbian Mom, I highly recommend you purchase this novel. It is a cornerstone to what I hope will be a full new genre of support/self-help novel for the Lesbian world.

I bought this book for my partner. It has been a great resource for both of us.

If you enjoy reading (the blogs) Mombian, Lesbian Dad, or Up Popped a Fox, you should check this out. There are lots of great essays in here, representing a wide range of experiences. It taught me a lot about the unique struggles of lesbian moms.

This book gave me a framework to understand my world. As a lesbian stepmum facing isolation, discrimination and the difficult dynamic of being part of the family (and yet separate), this book brought stories of positivity and uniqueness to my life. I truly loved it and have recommended it to many of my friends. I spent the whole book saying to myself, "YES i know exactly what you mean... that has happened to us too!!"

It really lit a spark in my heart -- full of hopeful possibility and strength. This book reminded me that we are making our own worlds - one family at a time. :)

Very affirming! Don't hesitate - buy it!