Dan Savage Books

In 2010, Dan Savage and his partner, Terry Miller, uttered three words that would give rise to a global movement focused on empowerment of LGBTQ+ youth — it gets better Growing up isn't easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBTQ kids and teens. In response to a number of tragic suicides by LGBTQ students, syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage uploaded a video to YouTube with his partner, Terry Miller. Speaking openly about the bullying they suffered, and how they both went on to lead rewarding adult lives, their video launched the It Gets Better Project YouTube channel and initiated a worldwide phenomenon. It Gets Better is a collection of original essays and expanded testimonials written to teens from celebrities, political leaders, and everyday people, because while many LGBTQ teens can't see a positive future for themselves, we can.

Featuring Dan's signature guidelines and philosophies, this gift book is uniquely organized in an ABC format. Each concept is brought to life through illustrations by his longtime collaborator, Joe Newton, creating an engaging and visually appealing experience for readers.

Dan Savage presents a compelling blend of heartfelt messages and insightful commentary, building on the success of his Emmy-winning It Gets Better campaign. This work offers readers a mix of emotional depth and intellectual engagement, addressing important social themes with clarity and compassion.

The narrative follows Dan Savage and his boyfriend as they navigate the challenges of gay adoption, confronting societal homophobia while yearning for a family. Their journey begins when they are presented with an infant in need of care, leading to a compelling exploration of love, maturity, and the complexities of parenthood. With humor and honesty, the story reveals the emotional and societal hurdles faced by the couple, making it both an entertaining and thought-provoking read about the universal desire to create a family.

Out of the Ordinary is a truly unique anthology, a groundbreaking collection of essays by the grown children of lesbian, gay, and transgender parents. Ranging from humorous to poignant, the essays touch on some of the most important and complicated issues facing them: dealing with a parent's sexuality while developing an identity of one's own; overcoming homophobia at school and at family or social gatherings; and defining the modern family. In a time when traditional family structure has undergone radical change, Out of the Ordinary is an important look at the meaning of love, family, and relationships, and will speak to anyone who has lived or is interested in non-traditional families.With a foreword by Margarethe Cammermeyer, Ph.D., author of Serving in Silence, and a preface by columnist and author Dan Savage, Out of the Ordinary also includes a resource guide of organizations that offer support for the hundreds of thousands of gay, lesbian, and transgender parents and their children. As the demographic increases, this book becomes an invaluable tool for learning, understanding, and acceptance.

Exploring the complexities of modern relationships, this memoir delves into the dynamics of a gay couple navigating marriage expectations from family and society. With Dan's mother advocating for marriage, his partner Terry resisting traditional norms, and their son DJ's innocent take on the situation, the narrative captures a humorous yet poignant family portrait. Through the lens of Dan's straight siblings, it reflects the diverse attitudes towards marriage in contemporary America, prompting readers to reconsider their own views on love and commitment.

Welcome to the hot new wave of writing about sex: Savage Love. Columnist Dan Savage has hand-picked over 300 letters from six years worth of "Savage Love," a no-holds-barred syndicated sex-advice column which runs in 16 papers in the United States and Canada, including The Village Voice and the San Francisco Weekly. An original and funny thinker, thrashing around in the playground of human sexuality, Savage advises on a wide range of titillating topics:* What is the best seduction music?* How do I come out to my fundamentalist parents?* What is so wonderful about intercourse, anyway?Forget Anka Radakovich and Isadora Altman. Tune in to Dan Savage as he answers these questions and much more in his own uniquely irreverent and sexually spunky style.

The exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins serves as a backdrop for Dan Savage's critique of right-wing conservatism. Through humorous and candid anecdotes, he engages with everyday Americans who embrace their vices, revealing the complexities of morality and pleasure in contemporary society. Savage's journey is both provocative and insightful, as he challenges societal norms while celebrating the human experience of sinfulness.