Waiting for the Call: From Preacher's Daughter to Lesbian Mom

by Jacqueline Taylor

Book Overview

"Well-written, absorbing, and a great pleasure to read . . . will appeal to Christians struggling to square their traditional beliefs with acceptance of homosexuality as well as to all those interested in adoption, lesbian marriage, and the changing shape of America's families."

--Elizabeth C. Fine, Virginia Tech University

Waiting for the Call takes readers from the foothills of the Appalachians--where Jacqueline Taylor...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472032380
• ISBN13: 9780472032389
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Sharing her call rates 5 stars!

As a former Christian clergy who is also Lesbian, I am familiar with those gays & lesbians whose parents could not get past their interpretation of scripture. Often, however, the lesbian/gay adult child did not share their truth out of fear of being rejected. Ms. Taylor's journey with her parents is more balanced than any I've encountered. There is such a theme of love and acceptance in her writing. I have referred it to homosexual and heterosexual friends for personal libraries or as an interesting reference for gays considering international adoption, coming out to parents, dealing with role-reversal with aging parents, finding an accepting church...and I'm sure they'll have other reasons to recommend "Waiting for the Call."

Bravo!

Ms. Taylor has written a beautiful, touching story about her life. As the daughter of a Baptist minister, I could relate to growing up in a southern town, faced with the struggles she experienced. As a social worker, I found her issues surrounding her mother's mental illness, international adoption, and facing her children's challenges in having two mommies and being adopted fascinating. As a human being, I found her story to be touching, beautiful, and a must read for everyone. I applaud your efforts, Jackie. I couldn't put the book down! Thanks for giving us such a beautiful story.

Fabulous Autobiography

This book is excellent. It has depth and insight on many common human issues; family relationships, international adoption, parenting, therapy, spirituality and religion, and it is all shared with humor and love. It's a page turner!