The Kid

The Kid by Dan Savage

Dan Savage offers his experience of adopting a baby boy with his boyfriend. I liked parts of the book, but I felt Savage was a bit too flippant at times. He minimized the reasons for wanting a family and I felt he wanted politicize a little too much. After reading the book I realize that the flippancy is his shtick in his day job, but it still rubbed me the wrong way.

Adoption stories are always so emotional for me. I cried for the woman giving up her child and I also cried for the new parents accepting such an enormous gift. 

Overall, a quirky adoption story that is about more than just adoption. I liked it, but thought it could have been done with more class. I hope the child never reads it!!!