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

by Jacqueline Taylor

Book Overview

One woman's search for the meaning of faith when the foundations of her beliefs are tested to the limit

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472115944
• ISBN13: 9780472115945
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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!