The Kid (book)
1999 book by Dan Savage / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant is a non-fiction book by Dan Savage. It was first published by Dutton in 1999. The book recounts the author's experiences during the process of adopting a child with his partner, Terry. Savage details for the reader his emotional states at various times during the adoption period and how it affected his life.
Author | Dan Savage |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Subject | Parenting |
Publisher | Dutton |
Publication date | 1999 |
Media type | |
Pages | 246 |
ISBN | 978-0-525-94525-3 |
OCLC | 41445757 |
Preceded by | Savage Love: Straight Answers from America's Most Popular Sex Columnist (1998) |
Followed by | Skipping Towards Gomorrah: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Pursuit of Happiness in America (2002) |
The Kid is the recipient of a PEN West Award.[1][2][3] Robin Williams' production company purchased the options to develop the book for television in 2000.[4][5] The book was adapted into a musical in 2010 by librettist Michael Zam, with music composed by Andy Monroe, and lyrics by Jack Lechner.[6] Christopher Sieber starred in the lead role as Dan.[6] It was performed Off-Broadway in Theatre Row, New York City, and directed by Scott Elliott.[6][7] The play was the recipient of the BMI Foundation Jerry Bock Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre in 2009.[8]