The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family
by: Dan Savage
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In a time when much of the country sees red whenever the subject of gay marriage comes up, Dan Savageoutspoken author of the column "Savage Love" makes it personal.
Dan Savages mother wants him to get married. His boyfriend, Terry, says "no thanks" because he doesnt want to act like a straight person. Their six-year-old son DJ says his two dads arent "allowed" to get married, but that hed like to come to the reception and eat cake. Throw into the mix Dans straight siblings, whose varied choices form a microcosm of how Americans are approaching marriage these days, and you get a rollicking family memoir that will have everyonegay or straight, right or left, single or marriedhowling with laughter and rethinking their notions of marriage and all it entails.
In a time when much of the country sees red whenever the subject of gay marriage comes up, Dan Savageoutspoken author of the column "Savage Love" makes it personal.
Dan Savages mother wants him to get married. His boyfriend, Terry, says "no thanks" because he doesnt want to act like a straight person. Their six-year-old son DJ says his two dads arent "allowed" to get married, but that hed like to come to the reception and eat cake. Throw into the mix Dans straight siblings, whose varied choices form a microcosm of how Americans are approaching marriage these days, and you get a rollicking family memoir that will have everyonegay or straight, right or left, single or marriedhowling with laughter and rethinking their notions of marriage and all it entails.
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Average Rating:
Rating: - Loved it
I loved this book. It talked gay marriage from every angle without being preachy. It was done with Dan Savage's usual humor. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Rating: - Another Awesome Book!
Dan Savage has done it once again!Savage has a way of writing just as you would think he would talk.... with a lot of puns and funny humor. I found myself unable to put this book down and it was easy reading but made me stop to think every few chapters.I would definitely recommend this book!
Rating: - Part memoir, part treatise, but definitely all Dan.
Given my fixation on gay marriage as of late, and my increasing respect and admiration of Dan Savage, when I found out he wrote a book on the topic, how could I not pick it up? Largely a memoir about Savage and his boyfriend's debate over whether to marry, The Commitment maintains Savage's usual level of sharp wit and keen insight, resulting in a book that not only greatly entertains but also provides a lot to think about and even some quietly moving moments. For sheer hilarity, nothing may beat ... Read More
Rating: - A Look at Gay Marriage
Savage, Dan. "The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage and My Family", Plume, 2006.
A Look at Gay Marriage
Amos Lassen
Dan Savage gives us a different look at the issue of gay marriage--one that is both realistic and humorous. When Savage and his partner were getting ready to celebrate ten years together, his mother put pressure on them to get married. Savage explained that were things to consider before tying the knot. One was that Terry, his partner, really cared ... Read More
Rating: - Good Book
It's very light reading, but entertaining. Dan Savage uses a conversational tone and gives just the right amount of information to make the reader feel as though they are sharing his experiences. He handles touchy issues without getting preachy or too serious, allowing us to look into his world without being dragged down by the negative emotions associated with everyday drama.
- Loved itI loved this book. It talked gay marriage from every angle without being preachy. It was done with Dan Savage's usual humor. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
- Another Awesome Book!Dan Savage has done it once again!Savage has a way of writing just as you would think he would talk.... with a lot of puns and funny humor. I found myself unable to put this book down and it was easy reading but made me stop to think every few chapters.I would definitely recommend this book!
- Part memoir, part treatise, but definitely all Dan.Given my fixation on gay marriage as of late, and my increasing respect and admiration of Dan Savage, when I found out he wrote a book on the topic, how could I not pick it up? Largely a memoir about Savage and his boyfriend's debate over whether to marry, The Commitment maintains Savage's usual level of sharp wit and keen insight, resulting in a book that not only greatly entertains but also provides a lot to think about and even some quietly moving moments. For sheer hilarity, nothing may beat ... Read More
- A Look at Gay MarriageSavage, Dan. "The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage and My Family", Plume, 2006.
A Look at Gay Marriage
Amos Lassen
Dan Savage gives us a different look at the issue of gay marriage--one that is both realistic and humorous. When Savage and his partner were getting ready to celebrate ten years together, his mother put pressure on them to get married. Savage explained that were things to consider before tying the knot. One was that Terry, his partner, really cared ... Read More
- Good BookIt's very light reading, but entertaining. Dan Savage uses a conversational tone and gives just the right amount of information to make the reader feel as though they are sharing his experiences. He handles touchy issues without getting preachy or too serious, allowing us to look into his world without being dragged down by the negative emotions associated with everyday drama.
