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Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things . Enjoy Interviews with those in the book business. Meet new authors. Explore curating your library with new genres and discover new authors. revisit the classics with a twist. Your host Deirdre Pippins, also known as Ms. Media Content, is a board member for her local library, content creator, copywriter, and business owner. She has traveled extensively throughout the world because of the influence of books she’s read. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, follow us Instagram @truebookaholic. You can also email us at readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com. Don’t forget to support your local library and independent bookstores. The Bookaholics Podcast ”For those who can’t get enough of that bookish stuff.”
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Welcome to our latest episode featuring Lane Igoudin, the author of the heartfelt memoir "A Family, Maybe." Join us as we dive into Lane and his husband Jonathan's emotional journey through the foster-to-adopt process in Los Angeles County. From legal battles to moments of pure joy, Lane's story provides a unique and powerful perspective on the adoption system and its impact on LGBTQ+ families.
In this video, you will learn:
- The intricacies of the public adoption process
- The challenges and triumphs faced by Lane and Jonathan as they fostered and adopted their children
- The societal and legal hurdles for LGBTQ+ families in the early 2000s
- Insights from Lane's memoir, "A Family, Maybe," and its importance in today's context
Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - Lane and Jonathan's journey to foster Marianna 08:30 - The unexpected return of Marianna's birth mother 15:45 - The legal and emotional challenges faced 25:00 - The fight for LGBTQ+ family rights and equality 35:20 - Reflections on "A Family, Maybe" and its impact
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