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Confessions Of A Fairy's Daughter: Growing Up With A Gay Dad (2013)

by Alison Wearing(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

034580757X (ISBN13: 9780345807571)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Knopf Canada

review 1: Candid, honest, heartwarming, beautiful and true. Exquisitely written. The story of a family in a pivotal time in Canadian history. The story is told from every aspect, gay father, mother, sons and daughter (obviously). A loving daughter. It made me laugh out loud, cry and remember what the world was like in the 1960's and 1970's. It was not a kind place for a gay man, let alone a gay father. I can imagine the difficult choice and celebrate the bravery shown. Included in the book are her father's writings as he's coming to terms with his reality and trying to see a path forward. Stunning.
review 2: A great book that is at times funny, infuriating and gut-wrenching. Don't let the somewhat flippant title fool you - I was a bit turned off by it, actually ... more- this book has depth and heart. Beautifully written and smartly structured to provide various voices on the same subject matter, she covers every angle of what was obviously a very difficult experience for the whole family, yet one that they triumphed in, each finding their own way, and learning how to be themselves while still loving each other. This is a must-read. less

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