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The Commitment
- Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family
- Lu par : Richard Powers
- Durée : 9 h et 50 min
- Catégories : Biographies et mémoires, Divertissement et célébrités

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Description
In a time when much of the country sees red whenever the subject of gay marriage comes up, Dan Savage - outspoken author of the column Savage Love - makes it personal.
Dan Savage’s mother wants him to get married. His boyfriend, Terry, says “no thanks” because he doesn’t want to act like a straight person. Their 6-year-old son, D.J., says his two dads aren’t “allowed” to get married but that he’d like to come to the reception and eat cake.
Throw into the mix Dan’s straight siblings, whose varied choices form a microcosm of how Americans are approaching marriage these days, and you get a rollicking family memoir that will have everyone - gay or straight, right or left, single or married - howling with laughter and rethinking their notions of marriage and all it entails.
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“The strongest argument here, which [Savage] brilliantly plays down, is that family means everything to these people: married, not married, blended, gay, straight, whatever.” (Washington Post)
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- Michelle
- 21/09/2011
Amusing, but missed Dan's voice
A very funny, honest accounting of a little slice of Dan Savage's life. I enjoyed it a lot, but missed Dan's characteristic voice. I know he's busy these days, but I would have liked to have him read this himself.
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- Carla
- 24/10/2012
Entertaining, but not life changing
I like Dan Savage, so I enjoyed the book and found it entertaining. I could see that some might find it a bit preachy. My main gripe is that Dan didn't read the book himself. The narrator did a fine job, but didn't sound anything like Dan which was just strange to listen to.
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- Nichole
- 13/01/2016
Always a good listen
I missed Dans voice but still enjoyed the book. As always his books are funny, smart, and incredibly entertaining.
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- Christopher
- 19/09/2015
Good book; prefer a Savage narration
I enjoyed the book as I have all of Dan's books, but this is the only one I heard with a different narrator. The characters (Dan's family members) come across much differently in his voice.
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- Brittany
- 31/05/2015
Thought provoking for anyone thinking of marriage
Whether you're gay or straight (or somewhere in between) this book is a good read for an objective look at what it means to be married from someone who isn't allowed.
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- Briana Melissa Ford
- 08/04/2014
Hilarious and Thought Provoking
I bought this audiobook back in 2012 but just now listened to it. I had no idea what to expect, and I think it actually worked out better that way. Dan Savage wrote about his partner Terry, his son DJ, his loving family, and how marriage does and doesn't work for some couples. His commentary was hilarious, and his conversations with others (mainly his family members) about marriage made great points, for both, straight and same-sex couples. The narrator, Paul Michael Garcia, made the audiobook even more enjoyable. I'm glad I got it and glad I read it. Recommended for anyone who isn't too serious, as I can see some of Dan's writing rubbing the far right the wrong way (especially DJ's opinion of George W. Bush haha)
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- Just Browsing
- 07/10/2020
I didn't know this was so political
I don't know how to describe this other than a history lesson with a humorous story thrown in. VERY political. I must not have read the book description well. But the humor kept me interested, so I kept going. The narrator was OUTSTANDING. You would have thought he was yelling a story from his own life. Very engaging. Loved his voice.
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- Alex
- 01/04/2017
Realistic enough but not very impressive
Exactly as I learned from my earlier impression for gay couples, the story is quite tedious without much surprise. However, I appreciate the quality and the performance of this audible book.
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- Christine Orrey
- 02/12/2016
Laugh Out Loud Funny!
What a joy this book was! The trip down gay-civil-rights-memory-lane, the touching moments amongst family, the hilarious exchanges between Dan and Terry and their son, DJ....Dan Savage wrote a gem for anyone with an interest in marriage, gay or straight. And the narrator was superb. Nailed DJ's quips, Terry's sarcasm, and Dan's wit. Loved it!!!!
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- V Helmbreck Mascitti
- 17/09/2016
Miss Dan's voice, love his message
Always enjoy Dan's writing. His honesty and reason are clear and refreshing. He writes in a conversational style that's well suited to audio books. I missed hearing him read this important book. Anyone - gay or straight-- should read what he writes here about the idea of commitment. I'd like to read an update of this book now that marriage equality is the law of the land in these United States. Did Dan and Terry take out those platinum bands and family porcelain cake toppers? Does DJ have fond memories of the Canadian nuptials? Did Dan's sister ever marry her son's dad? Does Terry still wear a speedo? So many questions. So few savage books....
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- Dorothea
- 26/04/2014
Super
Das Buch hat mir sehr gut gefallen, ich habe viel gelernt, auch über die USA und die dortige Politik.
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