Pre-Order 'Torn Apart' . . . and Support the Action Fund!

By Steve Ralls on 12/06/2010 @ 10:06 AM

Anyone who follows the stories of LGBT binational families through our media work almost certainly already knows about Judy Rickard and her partner, Karin. Judy, a U.S. citizen, took early retirement from her job in California in order to be with Karin, who is British. Judy and Karin have shared their story extensively, speaking out in the media, and have also been featured on the Give A Damn campaign website.

Judy's story has also been cited, by her home district representative Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA), as one reason he included LGBT binational families in his Reuniting Families Act.

In short, Judy is a tireless advocate.

Now, inspired by Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert, Judy and Karin have also penned a new book, Torn Apart, which highlights the experiences of LGBT binational families. The book includes a foreward by Gilbert - who met Judy and Karin at Immigration Equality's Safe Haven Awards earlier this year - and will be published in February.

Beginning today, however, Immigration Equality supporters can pre-order Torn Apart . . . and a portion of the purchase price will be donated to the Immigration Equality Action Fund, in support of our legislative work to pass the Uniting American Families Act. Judy and Karin have generously designated the Action Fund as a beneficiary, and $4 of each sale - using our special promo code - will be donated in support of our work.

Torn Apart, the publisher notes, "is for people in the trenches of the same-sex binational couples immigration nightmare—written by someone in the trenches. It is also for families and friends—those who love someone facing this situation. Information on couples struggling to stay together while laws tear them apart will help you understand what the challenges are and give you resources to help yourself or someone you love deal with the harsh situation we face."

And your copy can help end that dire situation by supporting the Action Fund's critical work.

To order your copy, click here and enter promo code IEAF15 at check-out. Your credit card will not be charged until your order is shipped in February, and $4 of each copy ordered will support the Immigration Equality Action Fund.

Thank you to Judy and Karin - and Findhorn Press - for making this incredible release possible. Log on today, to order your copy now.