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My Two Moms Lib/E

Lessons of Love, Strength, and What Makes a Family
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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--possibly the defining--issue in next year's election cycle, and Wahls speaks to that, but also to a broader issue. Sure, he's handsome and athletic, an environmental engineering student, and an Eagle Scout. Yet, growing up with two moms, he knows what it's 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 who's ever felt like an outsider: You are not alone.

Product Details

PublisherTantor Audio
Publish DateApril 26, 2012
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconCD-Audio
EAN/UPC9798200080199
DimensionsN/A

About the Author

Zach Wahls is a writer, speaker, LGBTQ rights advocate, and a sixth-generation Iowan. He is the founder of Iowa City Learns, an educational service dedicated to elevating academic achievement in Iowa City, and is currently the program coordinator for the Iowa City chapter of Summer of Solutions. His writing has appeared in the Daily Beast, the Des Moines Register, and the Daily Iowan, and the video of his testimony before the Iowa House Judiciary Committee about his life growing up with two moms has been viewed over eighteen million times, making it YouTube's most-watched political video of 2011. Zach lives in Iowa City.
Bruce Littlefield is a bestselling author, lifestyle expert, and an arbiter of American fun. He has made appearances on The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, The Early Show, and numerous other programs. His work has appeared in the New York Times, People, and the Chicago Tribune, among other publications. Bruce's books include Garage Sale America, Airstream Living, and If You Don't Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons on Your Pigtails, with Barbara Corcoran.

Kris Koscheski is a narrator, director, and audio aficionado and has worked on over four hundred audiobooks. He has produced and directed many titles that have earned AudioFile Earphones Awards, Audie Awards, and Grammy nominations. He is a professional narrator and musician, and he was educated in the art of sound engineering. As an independent voice artist, he narrates for commercials, books, and cutting-edge Web media productions.

Reviews

"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"

"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"
Here he expands on his life story, speaking to all those who feel like outsiders. A needed book, and Wahls is a known quantity.-- "Library Journal"

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