Now that we live in a world that is more accepting than ever of "nontraditional" families, it's time to create a literary space for this not-so-unique, shared-but-completely-individual experience. In Raised by Unicorns Frank Lowe has carefully edited an anthology that reflects on the upbringing of children in all kinds of LGBTQ+ families. Rather than presenting a single account, it features many different stories to express the uniqueness of each family and of this shared experience. It's visceral and raw, not always pretty, and not always glamorous, but love is always the common thread. Ultimately, Lowe portrays a true representation of this particular niche of the human experience - a snapshot of the time we are living in now. Raised by Unicorns guides the reader through an empathetic journey and is nothing short of compelling and poignant. We've all heard the phrase "raised by wolves;" now we have a window into the world of being "raised by unicorns." About the Editor: Frank Lowe is a gay, divorced, 40-year-old dad. He is best known for his acerbic handle on Twitter @GayAtHomeDad and has worked for publications such as The Advocate, HuffPost, and Gays with Kids. His goal was to bring comedic attention to the now not-so-unique world of gay parenting. As a result, he has been interviewed by CNN, CBS, OUT, Ozy, HuffPost, and The Today Show, to name a few. His life mission is to remove the word "gay" from the phrase "gay parenting." He currently lives in Avon, Connecticut with his 8-year-old son. |