{"product_id":"why-i-adopted-my-husband-paperback","title":"Why I Adopted My Husband - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYuta Yagi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy I Adopted My Husband\u003c\/i\u003e is a profound exploration of love, societal expectations, and individuals' lengths to solidify their bonds. Yagi's storytelling prowess and the manga's impactful message position it as a must-read, shedding light on the challenges LGBTQ couples navigate in Japan. As a gay couple living in Japan (where gay marriage is not yet legal), Yuta and Kyota have found a unique loophole in order for the government to recognize their union: Kyota adopted Yuta. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This nonfiction manga depicts how the two men met and fell in love, their life together for the last twenty years, their struggle to communicate their relationship to their families, their anxieties about the future, and their determination to live happily and carefree as any other married couple, while they strive for independence and equal rights in a changing cultural landscape. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eIf you know nothing about what homosexuality or LGBTQ people, Why I Adopted My Husband is a perfect introduction and learning tool. It also teaches you about Japanese culture, how many family traditions are ingrained into law, and how that's both a comfort to people and can hinder LGBTQ people who want to live their lives. It's cute and funny and gets the points across with a spoonful of sugar instead of a hammer.\u003c\/i\u003e\" -- \u003cb\u003eAdi Tantimedh, Bleeding Cool\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Why I Adopted My Husband is a profound exploration of love, societal expectations, and individuals' lengths to solidify their bonds. Yagi's storytelling prowess and the manga's impactful message position it as a must-read, shedding light on the challenges LGBTQ couples navigate in Japan.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- \u003cb\u003eTravis Hayward, Geek Therapy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"There are tips on how a gay couple can go the adoption route, like information on contracts. It even includes a section showing how to fill out the paperwork. This part doesn't pertain to American readers, but the manga is still worth reading because of its well-told story, its look into the realities of gay couples in Japan, and how the characters are relatable -- because even if someone isn't in Yuta and [Kyota]'s shoes, the parts about feeling left out would be something everyone can relate to on some level. The fact that both men are otaku (and there are plenty of references to otaku culture) makes telling the story in manga format all the better.\" \u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cb\u003eKatie Kimura, Otaku USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYuta Yagi is a self-described otaku living in Japan with his partner, Kyota. He is best known for his autobiographical manga, \u003ci\u003eWhy I Adopted My Husband\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.1 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benjamin Franklin Award (2024)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758344962336,"sku":"9781427873385","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a793828cd2c656a6abc79519b8dac7f9.webp?v=1780123552","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/why-i-adopted-my-husband-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}