New Memoir Chronicles One Man’s Unsuccessful Quest to Adopt as a Single Father

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – My Quest to Be a Single Dad: Thirty-Plus Years Trying to Adopt Will be Free to Download Tomorrow, April 4, 2023

United States—Monday, April 3, 2023

After more than 30 years of unsuccessful attempts to become an adoptive father, Garry White has released his memoir, My Quest to Be a Single Dad: Thirty-Plus Years Trying to Adopt. In the book, White explores the bias against male single-parent adoption and provides valuable tips on the do’s and don’ts of adoption.

White, who holds a master’s degree in psychology and a doctorate in computer education, has been trying to adopt since 1988. Despite his desire to provide a loving home for disadvantaged youth, he experienced only denial on what appears to be the bias against adoption by single men. He also faced challenges due to an isolated episode of treatment for a mental illness in the past.

In My Quest to Be a Single Dad: Thirty-Plus Years Trying to Adopt, White draws on his years of experience with adoption applications, home studies, and his knowledge of the social service system to provide helpful advice for those looking to adopt. He says “I wrote my book so that others could learn from my experiences and avoid snares and pitfalls that could derail the adoption process.”

My Quest to Be a Single Dad: Thirty-Plus Years Trying to Adopt will be available for free to download on Amazon for 5 days, April 4, 2023 through April 8, 2023. My Quest to be a Single Dad is rated 5 stars by those who purchased and reviewed the book.

One reviewer makes this statement:

My Quest to Be a Single Dad is the moving story of Garry White’s desire to provide love and stability for needy children. Garry opened my eyes to the flaws in today’s social service system—a flawed system at best if they continue to turn down such a wonderful candidate.

—Emilie Dyson, child development specialist, Bastrop, Texas

For More Information: For more information or to schedule an interview with Garry White, contact him at 512.667.0473, or email him at glwhite06@gmail.com.

About the Author

Garry White holds a master’s degree in psychology and a doctorate in computer education. Garry has been involved in the fostering and adoption process for over thirty years. Over the last three decades, he has attended many training sessions for fostering and adopting with many home studies conducted on him. Garry has also been a foster parent for over thirty years, as well as an assistant Scoutmaster at a youth correctional facility. Currently, he is a tenured university professor who authors and publishes research articles for academic journals.