Description
In this memoir, Peter Rupert Lighte's quest for fatherhood is threatened when the handover of Hong Kong to Mainland China nearly derails his adoption plans. But with unwavering determination, he perseveres to become a father--twice. Possibly the first gay man to adopt from Mainland China in Hong Kong, Lighte and his passion for China's history, language, and civilization are put to the test. Filled with tales of cultural sensitivity and contortions, this deeply personal book shows how a Chinese classic helped him weave his own story and finally create a family. A moving tribute to the determination to live an authentic life undeterred by societal expectations or false, fabricated limitations, this memoir celebrates the value of family no matter its composition.--Publisher.
