Permanent Partners: Building Gay & Lesbian Relationships That Last [Mass Market Paperback]

Betty Berzon (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Berzon's experience as a psychotherapist in the homosexual community for over 16 years most definitely shows in her practical and compassionate advice on ways to strengthen same-sex relationships. Though she is a lesbian, the book gives both lesbian and gay male partnerships equal time. Also included are brief chapters on financial issues, legal issues (covered much more completely in Hayden Curry and Denis Clifford's A Legal Guide for Gay and Lesbian Couples , 1988, Nolo Pr. 5th ed.), and having children, with addresses and telephone numbers of numerous organizations and advocacy groups provided. An excellent bibliography (current to 1988) is included. With little else in print of a practical nature, many libraries will want this. Kevin M. Roddy, Oakland P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Plume; Revised edition (October 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452286212
• ISBN-13: 978-0452286214
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #567,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Compassionate Advice & Counseling, January 17, 2006

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Earl R. Sutton "earlsutton" (Detroit, MI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Permanent Partners: Building Gay & Lesbian Relationships That Last (Hardcover)

"Today, more than ever before, gay and lesbian couples want long-lasting, fulfilling, happy relationships. But in order to accomplish this, the notion of 'partnership' itself must be radically reinvented. Gay men and lesbians must learn to imbue relationships with the same importance that their heterosexual counterparts do--in a society that still offers none of the same support. ¶ This book, written by a psychotherapist who specializes in working with lesbian and gay male couples, offers clear, compassionate advice and counseling on the internal and external problems faced by two men or two women as they create a life together. Warmly supportive, Dr. Betty Berzon draws on real-life examples from her professional practice and her own long-term partnership to help couples improve communication, 'fight fair,' resolve conflicts, and affirm both their love and their commitment in a relationship that works today, tomorrow, and forever."--© zebraz

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly great!, March 27, 2009

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E. C. Ponce (Pueblo, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Permanent Partners: Building Gay & Lesbian Relationships That Last (Mass Market Paperback)

She doesn't just gloss over issues like other authors in this subject. She supports her discussions with examples by real cases she has handled, or when relevant she even includes some of her very own experiences with her partner. This book has helped me identify my own issues very accurately.

Buy it and see!

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Permanent Book!, April 2, 2005

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Dr. Joe Kort "(www.JoeKort.com)" (Royal Oak, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Permanent Partners: Building Gay & Lesbian Relationships That Last (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was the one of the first out on gay relationships that addressed our issues as gays and lesbians written by an openly lesbian therapist herself. Dr. Berzon is clearly a pioneer in getting the word out there that we can have and deserve permanent partners. I use her book in the classes I teach at the University. This is a must have book!!