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How We Keep Spinning...!: The Journey of a Family in Stories Paperback – October 8, 2019

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Kevin Thaddeus Fisher-Paulson is beloved all over the San Francisco Bay area, and beyond, for the stories of family he has told as a weekly columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. While telling his stories, Kevin has stumbled over more than a few truths about foster care, gay marriage, interracial family, rescue dogs, and cupcakes. Many thousands of print readers in northern California, as well as digital readers around the world, are touched every week by those truths. This book is the first bound collection of selected columns. These are the stories of Kevin, a cop, and his husband Brian, a dancer, along the journey of raising two challenging boys in the Bedlam Blue Bungalow of the outer, outer, outer, outer Excelsior, that most mysterious edge of San Francisco. These stories have drawn a loyal readership of interracial and adoptive families, families dealing with learning challenges and disabilities, gays and lesbians, and people who love the City. When not writing and parenting, Kevin serves as the Chief Deputy of the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department. He earned a degree in Writing and American Studies from the University of Notre Dame, with subsequent coursework at the University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop and the University of Oregon. His memoir A Song for Lost Angels, originally published by Fearless Books, earned finalist status in two different independent book publishing contests and is now available under his own imprint, Two Penny Press.
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  2. Language
    English
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    October 8, 2019
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0578575973
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0578575971
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Two Penny Press (October 8, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0578575973
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578575971
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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Customers find the book delightful and great fun to read.

"...How We Keep Spinning is a fun read as we observe these devoted husbands who are like two Mother Teresas but with her piousness exchanged for..." Read more

"This is a delightful read. He writes with so much feeling. You cannot help but feel part of this "family."" Read more

"...This book collects some of his better columns (from an already outstanding set) into a small book...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the family dynamics in the book, with one review highlighting the unique family structure and another mentioning the fascinating neighbors.

"...column, it was a privilege to get a deeper insight into this unique family of a gay couple with their two adopted teenage sons, who are formidable..." Read more

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  • Alice Combs, author of The Lady with Balls: A Single Mother’s Triumphant Battle in a Man’s World
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020
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    As a regular reader of Kevin’s San Francisco Chronicle’s Wednesday column, it was a privilege to get a deeper insight into this unique family of a gay couple with their two adopted teenage sons, who are formidable challenges due to their in-utero life on drugs. How We Keep Spinning is a fun read as we observe these devoted husbands who are like two Mother Teresas but with her piousness exchanged for irreverent spirited escapades.

    Kevin bares his soul with humor and poignancy. He remains grounded, no matter what new or repeated challenge he faces. You feel grateful that these boys were placed with two gentlemen who remain sane no matter what the problem.

    Do judge this book by its lively cover because you will laugh over events that if presented a different way could lead you to tears. However, occasionally you will shed tears of joy. There is sadness, but always followed by rejuvenation or hope for the future.
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  • Teresa A. Friedlander
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rate this book a 10 out of 10
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2022
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    This is a delightful read. He writes with so much feeling. You cannot help but feel part of this "family."
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  • Thomas Wayne Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020
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    The adventures of Kevin Fisher-Paulson and his extended family are a major reason that I subscribe to the local paper. His column on Wednesdays brightens my week. This book collects some of his better columns (from an already outstanding set) into a small book. I tried to ration my reading to only one or two chapters per day, but couldn't stop reading. The adventures of a gay married couple, their two adopted boys and a herd of rescue dogs. A fascinating coterie of neighbors and friends weaves in and out of their lives. Great fun!
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  • Stevie Sturla
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT READ!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
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    Loved this book, it is based on a weekly column in the San Francisco Chronicle. It's about a non-traditional, blended family, told with warmth and humor. LOVE IT!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic, touching and gives hope
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020
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    I love to laugh and cry with another family lovingly raising kids with challenges.
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  • On Line Shopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2020
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    My favorite Chronicle columnist. Super personality.
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  • SweetPea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable to read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020
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    I read the author's newspaper column every Wednesday. I was delighted to find his book available through Amazon. It filled in some of the gaps in my knowledge regarding his family situation. I read it cover to cover the day I received it.
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  • joy m johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second book for me.
    Reviewed in Australia on June 3, 2023
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    As with the first book you are kept laughing, through the sadness and the joy. Well done.
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