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Lane Igoudin, Author of A Family, Maybe

• Jr Sparrow

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In this episode of WV Uncommonplace Interviews and Sessions, host JR Sparrow sits down with Lane Igoudin, an author, speaker, and advocate, to discuss his powerful memoir, A Family, Maybe: A Journey Through Foster Adoptions to Fatherhood. Lane shares his experiences with adoption, mindful parenting, and how his personal journey intersects with LGBTQ and Jewish histories.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • Adoption from Foster Care: Lane provides valuable insights into the transformative and complex journey of foster adoption, from the personal joys to the social implications.
  • Writing and Publishing a Memoir: Lane discusses his experience in writing and publishing his memoir with a reputable, university-affiliated press, and shares tips for first-time authors.
  • Mindful Parenting: Learn how parenting can be a spiritual and transformative process, as Lane reflects on his own experience of building a supportive network and navigating the challenges of raising children in a mixed family.
  • LGBTQ History and Family: Lane discusses his role in the history of LGBTQ families and the journey of being a first-generation gay family advocating for equal rights.
  • Jewish Journeys: Lane explores how his Soviet-Jewish background and his adoption journey intersect, raising children with Jewish faith and culture.

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