Rebel Dad
Triumphing Over Bureaucracy to Adopt Two Orphans Born Worlds Apart
by David McKinstry
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Pub Date Nov 09 2018 | Archive Date Nov 09 2018
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Description
As a child, David McKinstry always knew one thing: he wanted to be a father. However, as a single—and secretly gay—man, David's only option was to adopt. Lying about his sexuality on adoption applications, David was consistently met with a resounding "no."
Challenging the Canadian government to champion his cause, in 1997 officials finally agreed to use David as a test case to see if a gay man could adopt internationally. All thirteen applications were met with the same response: "we don't give kids to fags."
Undeterred, and facing unfathomable levels of stigma, bigotry, and red tape from global adoption agencies, social workers, and politicians, David continued to advocate for change. Fighting for his dream, and with a little lie from the Canadian government, David became a true "rebel with a cause" by becoming Canada's first openly gay man approved to adopt and then, with his husband, the first to co-adopt.
Rebel Dad: Triumphing Over Bureaucracy to Adopt Two Orphans Born Worlds Apart recounts David's emotional and inspiring journey as he navigates coming to terms with his own sexuality and fighting to create a family he could call his own.
A Note From the Publisher
David lives at Woodhaven near Peterborough, Ontario, with his loving husband Michael and their two adopted sons, Nicholas and Kolwyn.
Advance Praise
—Mark Tewksbury, Chair, Special Olympics Canada and Member of the Board, Canadian Olympic Committee
“David McKinstry is without question the most optimistic, most determined, and most energetic crusader I have ever met. This book, like everything he attempts, is another proof of his enthusiasm for life, for justice, and for the common good.”
—Tom Harpur, Author, Rhodes Scholar, and Toronto Star Columnist
“The thing that I love most about David’s story is that even if he wasn’t gay, I would be hooked. His being gay only makes it better. And that’s the point. David doesn’t give into stereotypes about gay men. He isn’t defined by his sexuality. He didn’t believe the people who told him that gay men can’t be fathers. Instead, he proves that 'the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.'"
—Kevin O’Keefe, Producer, Vision TV
"David McKinstry's Rebel Dad tells of an inspiring journey achieving goals, overcoming adversity, ending in triumph. It reminds one of a more conservative time and the struggle that goes on for Universal Human Rights. What a journey! What an example!"
— Richard Silver, Past President of the Board of Casey House AIDS/HIV Hospice
Marketing Plan
• Official Launch on November 9, 2018 - World Adoption Day
•Major book launch at Casey House Hospice in Toronto, followed by book tour in Ontario of bookstores and related outlets.
•Print, television, radio, and online media campaign for major regional and national media with a focus on communicating the benefits and joys of adoption.
•Literary award and literary festival submissions across Canada
•ARC mailing to targeted outlets and digital reader copies available through NetGalley
•Digital marketing campaign
David is available for interviews with accredited media.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781525529559 |
| PRICE | |
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