Not Like Other Dads
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A fearless, frank and funny memoir about reinventing the rules of parenting Sean had wanted to be a mum since the age of four, when he fell in love with Mrs Potts, the motherly teapot in Beauty and the Beast . But there was just one problem: he was not, in fact, a woman. When he was swept off his feet by a handsome Australian man in New York City, Sean's dreams of marriage and parenthood suddenly became a reality. The only things standing in his way: outdated marriage laws, hundreds of thousands of dollars and a healthy dose of internalised homophobia. Though he had to battle intense family drama, depression and a difficult move to the other side of the world, he succeeded in becoming a father to boy-girl twins. What happens when the traditional parenting rules, 10,000 years in the making, simply don't apply? Not Like Other Dads is a raw, rollicking memoir about gay parents raising kids without a map - or nap. Hilarious and tender, Sean's story helps all of us celebrate who we really are ... empowering straight and queer parents alike to rewrite the parenting script. PRAISE ' Will have you laughing, crying and feeling deeply moved by the true power of love. A brilliant read' - Maggie Dent ' Raw, honest and hilarious ... unlike any other parenting memoir you have read' - Edwina Bartholomew ' A true modern-day fairy tale with love at its heart' - Jessica Rowe ' Sean Szeps writes about family with healthy realism and great dollops of love. A delight' - Holly Wainwright ' Through Sean's openness to share his vulnerabilities, we're reminded why it's important to welcome and accept diverse families' - Narelda Jacobs
Author: Sean Szeps
Format: Paperback, 320 pages, 155mm x 235mm, 390 g
Published: 2023, ABC Books, Australia
Genre: Autobiography: General
Description
A fearless, frank and funny memoir about reinventing the rules of parenting Sean had wanted to be a mum since the age of four, when he fell in love with Mrs Potts, the motherly teapot in Beauty and the Beast . But there was just one problem: he was not, in fact, a woman. When he was swept off his feet by a handsome Australian man in New York City, Sean's dreams of marriage and parenthood suddenly became a reality. The only things standing in his way: outdated marriage laws, hundreds of thousands of dollars and a healthy dose of internalised homophobia. Though he had to battle intense family drama, depression and a difficult move to the other side of the world, he succeeded in becoming a father to boy-girl twins. What happens when the traditional parenting rules, 10,000 years in the making, simply don't apply? Not Like Other Dads is a raw, rollicking memoir about gay parents raising kids without a map - or nap. Hilarious and tender, Sean's story helps all of us celebrate who we really are ... empowering straight and queer parents alike to rewrite the parenting script. PRAISE ' Will have you laughing, crying and feeling deeply moved by the true power of love. A brilliant read' - Maggie Dent ' Raw, honest and hilarious ... unlike any other parenting memoir you have read' - Edwina Bartholomew ' A true modern-day fairy tale with love at its heart' - Jessica Rowe ' Sean Szeps writes about family with healthy realism and great dollops of love. A delight' - Holly Wainwright ' Through Sean's openness to share his vulnerabilities, we're reminded why it's important to welcome and accept diverse families' - Narelda Jacobs
Not Like Other Dads