In Search of Emma

<p><strong>Revised and updated with a new introduction by the author--and available in English for the first time--the moving story of a man who always wanted to be a father and the long emotional road to making his dream come true.</strong><br/><br/>Born in Cuba and raised in the USA Armando Lucas Correa epitomized the American dream. He had everything he wanted: an incredible job as the editor of <em>People </em>magazine meeting and interviewing glamorous celebrities; a steady partner; and a comfortable life filled with travel. But with the new millennium he realized something vital was missing. A child. </p><p>In the years before gay marriage was widespread and legal across the nation the road to parenthood was difficult for gay couples. Though his family would not be traditional Correa was undaunted. Every setback each emotional challenge was fuel that drove him to fulfill his dream. Exhaustively researching the possibilities Correa eventually chose surrogacy--a long arduous and expensive method involving seemingly endless tests paperwork and difficult decisions. But with the help of science a lot of patience an egg donor a gestational mother and the unconditional support of her partner and family Correa's dream finally came true with the birth of his beloved daughter Emma. </p><p><em>In Search of Emma</em> is an inspiring and beautiful story of love family and fatherhood that reminds us of that despite the odds we must never stop fighting to achieve our dreams. Completely revised and updated to reflect his growing family.</p>