Goldberg (psychology, Clark U.) summarizes research on same-sex parenthood, examining how lesbian and gay parents engage with ideas about gender, parenting, and family in different ways. Using a family life-cycle approach, Goldberg first discusses how same-sex couples build healthy relationships, how and why they decide to have children, and how they deal with their changing roles. She then addresses how they raise children through young adulthood, including dealing with schools and teachers, and the perspectives and experiences of children and young adults with lesbian or gay parents. She incorporates discussion of divorce, the perspectives of non-heterosexual children, transgender parents, and recommendations for future research. The book is aimed at students and scholars researching lesbian and gay mental health and family issues, clinicians and other practitioners, lawyers, policy makers, and lesbian and gay parents. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)