GETTING SIMON
Two Gay Doctors' Journey to Fatherhood

By Kenneth B. Morgen, PhD

SYNOPSIS

A narrative of homosexual family values.
The author, a gay male psychologist, passes the real-life test of finding a birthmother who would have the baby with whom he and his life partner, a gay male physician, would be come permanently bonded in parenthood. This exciting book combines elements of a detective thriller with those of a deeply personal odyssey. As a fascinating array of potential birthmothers hurls into and out of his single minded pursuit of fatherhood, Dr. Morgen never gives in to bitterness. Behind this moving search and struggle with the prejudices that divide us, lies the truth that, as Sullivan taught, we are all much more simply human than otherwise. This is a compelling story and offers advice and encouragement to those who might follow a similar path in the future.

ENDORSEMENTS

“Charming, poignant, gripping—it is the determined journey of one male couple to parenthood—a journey many male couples yearn to take. By sharing their story, Ken and San display the best of family values in the gay and lesbian community. The book has best-seller qualities, with broad human appeal that will tug at the heart strings of all sensitive people.

David P. McWhirter, MD
and Andrew M. Mattison, PhD
co-authors of The Male Couple

" A page turner! Getting Simon is an absorbing, inspirational journey into one man's obsession to create a family. Not just a "gay" book, this is a profoundly human, yet educational story with universal appeal. Overcoming all odds, Dr. Morgen shows us how love, caring and unshakable determination can triumph over prejudice and disappointment after dramatic disappointment. A must-read for anyone considering adoption or surrogacy."
(Four Stars)

Elaine Stein,
WBAL Radio, Baltimore

ISBN: 1883647045
List Price: $14.95
232 Pages, 5.5x8.5