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Title: The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family
ISBN: 0452287634
Author:
Dan Savage
Publicate Date: 2006-09-26
Publish: 2006-09-26
List Price: $15.00
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: Most fun reading in a long time!
I found myself laughing throughout the book. Very snappy writing and a story that I could identify with within my own relationship. The story echos today's society and the struggle (conflict) that a lot of relationships go through whether gay or straight. I think I loved the reactions of his son the best. A must read for anyone conflicted about marriage or a commitment ceremony.
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2: The Commitment: Yes, No, Maybe, Well, I Don't Know...
This one I liked; it was fun reading about D.J. and good to see he has done so well with his Dads. The issues with his mom made my heart ache, and I wondered how that would progress over time. But the theme of the book - commitment - made my head ache. Back and forth, back and forth with the marriage thing. Dan makes the angst sound funny, although it wasn't at the time, I am sure. Still, in the end - I never quite got the point. It was entertaining reading for sure. Dan Savage could write a book about brushing his teeth and it would be funny. It's just with so few heterosexuals caring to get married and half of those who do divorcing, why the yen to do this straight-y thing?
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3: Same-Sex Marriage
Take a closer look at the issue of same-sex marriage with this examination and criticism of both sides of the debate.
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4: A Good Read
An excellent sequel to Savage's The Kid. Funny, heartwarming, and thought-provoking all at the same time.
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5: Funny, intelligent personal memoir and comment on Gay Marriage
One of the things I liked best about this book was that Dan Savage didn't just destroy the arguments against gay marriage, but he also correctly criticized many of the popular arguments in favor of gay marriage for succumbing to the same double-standards as the opposition. What was left was arguments that are rational, clearly stated, and funny.
Savage's personal story is well told, reflective, and entertaining.
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