Commitment, The | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Dutton
Category: EBooks
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 5019
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.87086642
ASIN: B000OCXGH8
Publication Date: March 3, 2007
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Product Description
The true story of a marriage (not really), a lovable and relentless mother, a six-year old who says his parents cannot get married (but wants to go to the reception), a partner who doesn-t want to act like a straight person, and the author, who has written a hilarious and poignant memoir about making "The Commitment." There is no hotter issue than gay marriage in the culture-war debate, and Dan Savage, one of America-s most outspoken and beloved columnists, takes it on and makes it personal in this rollicking memoir of coming to terms with the very public act of marriage. What he discovers will make readers-gay or straight, right or left, single or married-howl with laughter as well as rethink their notions of marriage and all that it entails.
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 Most fun reading in a long time! February 8, 2008
I found myself laughing throughout the book. Very snappy writing and a story that I could identify with within my own relationship. The story echos today's society and the struggle (conflict) that a lot of relationships go through whether gay or straight. I think I loved the reactions of his son the best. A must read for anyone conflicted about marriage or a commitment ceremony.
 The Commitment: Yes, No, Maybe, Well, I Don't Know... May 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This one I liked; it was fun reading about D.J. and good to see he has done so well with his Dads. The issues with his mom made my heart ache, and I wondered how that would progress over time. But the theme of the book - commitment - made my head ache. Back and forth, back and forth with the marriage thing. Dan makes the angst sound funny, although it wasn't at the time, I am sure. Still, in the end - I never quite got the point. It was entertaining reading for sure. Dan Savage could write a book about brushing his teeth and it would be funny. It's just with so few heterosexuals caring to get married and half of those who do divorcing, why the yen to do this straight-y thing?
Same-Sex Marriage May 10, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Take a closer look at the issue of same-sex marriage with this examination and criticism of both sides of the debate.
A Good Read May 9, 2007
An excellent sequel to Savage's The Kid. Funny, heartwarming, and thought-provoking all at the same time.
Funny, intelligent personal memoir and comment on Gay Marriage March 31, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
One of the things I liked best about this book was that Dan Savage didn't just destroy the arguments against gay marriage, but he also correctly criticized many of the popular arguments in favor of gay marriage for succumbing to the same double-standards as the opposition. What was left was arguments that are rational, clearly stated, and funny.
Savage's personal story is well told, reflective, and entertaining.
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