Gay Fathers, Twin Sons

Gay Fathers, Twin Sons
Author: Nancy L. Segal
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2023-08-08
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1538171260

For readers concerned about LGBTQ rights and the history of U.S. citizenship policies, get the book that Booklist says is "insightful" and "an accessible human story with a happy ending." The January 2018 headline story in the Los Angeles Times was riveting. Andrew from the United States and Elad Dvash-Banks from Israel married in Canada in 2010 when gay couples could not marry in these countries. The couple conceived fraternal twins, Aiden and Ethan, with a Canadian surrogate by means of egg and sperm donation. The two boys were born just four minutes apart. Aiden was conceived with a donated egg and Andrew's sperm cell, and Ethan was conceived with a donated egg (from the same woman) and Elad's sperm cell. Andrew and Elad wished to raise their children in the United States, but when they arrived at the American Consulate in Toronto to apply for citizenship, a staff member fired off a series of “shocking” and humiliating questions, and informed the couple of her authority to require a DNA test to determine each parents’ relatedness to each twin—she warned that without these tests neither twin would be granted US citizenship. Andrew and Elad knew which twin each had fathered and had planned on keeping this information confidential. They knew this because DNA analyses had already been performed, but the consulate insisted that these costly tests be repeated using their designated laboratory. Having no alternative, DNA testing was arranged, and results submitted to the consulate. Soon, two envelopes arrived at their home, bearing both welcome and dreaded news: United States citizenship was offered to Aiden, whose father was a US citizen, but not to Ethan, whose father was Israeli. And, thus, their ground-breaking legal journey began. The couple’s high-profile lawsuit nearly reached the US Supreme Court, capturing worldwide attention along the way. Nancy Segal brings the story to life through firsthand accounts of each father’s life history and analysis of the legal intricacies that threatened to deny US citizenship to one of their twin sons.

Diana in Search of Herself

Diana in Search of Herself
Author: Sally Bedell Smith
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 663
Release: 2012-08-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0307822036

The first authoritative biography of one of the most fabled women of the twentieth century—Princess Diana—that paints an insightful and haunting portrait, a “chilling vision of loneliness, need, and untreated mental illness” (USA Today). “[Sally Bedell] Smith has done a remarkable job extracting what’s genuinely pertinent and interesting about Diana. . . . If you’re going to read one Diana book, this should be it.”—Newsweek For all that has been written about Diana—the books, the commemorative magazines, the thousands of newspaper articles—we have lacked a sophisticated understanding of the woman, her motivations, and her extreme needs. Most books have been exercises in hagiography or character assassination, sometimes both in the same volume. With Diana in Search of Herself, acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith has written the first truly balanced and nuanced portrait of the Princess of Wales, in all her emotional complexity. Drawing on scores of exclusive interviews with Diana’s friends and associates, Smith explores the events and relationships that shaped the Princess, the flashpoints that sent her careening through life, her deep feelings of unworthiness, her view of men, and her perpetual journey toward a better sense of self. By making connections not previously explored, Diana in Search of Herself allows readers to see Diana as she really was, from her birth to her tragic death. Original in its reporting and surprising in its conclusions about the severity of Diana’s mental health problems, Diana in Search of Herself is the smartest and most substantive biography ever written about this mesmerizing woman. NOTE: This edition does not include photographs.

Soft Crime

Soft Crime
Author: Remy Castro
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2008
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595466516

In her late sixties, Judith Carter is looking for more than love and companionship from her new husband, Vince Strohm, a man twenty years older than she. A wealthy widower, Vince dotes on his two dogs, Charmin and Tiger, in his upscale home in Palm Springs, California. It doesn't take long for Vince to suspect that Judith's marriage intentions may not have been sincere. Not long after the wedding, Judith's son, Leo, who is constantly in debt to loan sharks, arranges for his mother and stepfather to be robbed. Then, Judith and Leo conspire to get rid of Vince's precious pets while he is out of town visiting his daughter.When Vince is hospitalized after a fall in his home, Judith arranges for him to undergo a needless major surgery. As Judith schemes her way into Vince's wealth to secure a comfortable future for her and her son, her plans may just cost Vince more than his fortune. Soft Crime explores the lengths to which people will go for greed and the love of money.

Bridges and Bitters Volume 1

Bridges and Bitters Volume 1
Author: Lainey Davis
Publisher: Lainey Davis
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2023-07-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Welcome to Bridges and Bitters, Pittsburgh's favorite fictional watering hole, where the drinks are strong but the women are stronger. This collection of emotional romance books follows the lives and loves of the bar's unforgettable patrons: In Fireball, gruff teacher AJ butts heads with brilliant tech CEO Samantha Vine. Can these rival workaholics set aside their differences and give in to their combustible chemistry? Chaser continues AJ and Samantha's fiery enemies-to-lovers story. Will the guarded grump break his own rules and open his heart to the captivating woman he loves? Finally, Liquid Courage follows married couple Teddy and Chloe after infertility tears their picture-perfect life apart. With trust broken and wounds laid bare, can they rediscover the passion beneath the pain? With growly heroes, determined heroines, and more than a splash of spice, Bridges and Bitters serves up a buzz as satisfying as your favorite barroom cocktail. Saddle up to the bar to meet the locals and lose yourself in love stories as intoxicating as the drinks they're named after. Perfect for fans of Sally Thorn's Hating Game, Christina Lauren's Unhoneymooners, and Talia Hibbert's Get a Life Chloe Brown.

The Federal Income Taxation of Partnerships and Joint Ventures, 6th Edition

The Federal Income Taxation of Partnerships and Joint Ventures, 6th Edition
Author: Lyndon Maither, a B.Comm.
Publisher: Lyndon Maither
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2016-11-18
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

A foundational perspective based on 4 common-wealth jurisdictions historic case of these two types of legal scenarios. No an easy read considering its footnotes, but if you'd like a to-the-core understanding this should be included in your list.