Whereas AIDS loomed large in the first-generation’s experience, it has no role in these more recent narratives. The obesity epidemic, though, makes an appearance. All prospective adoptive parents must get a medical checkup. Pablo’s husband was told he was technically ‘obese’ with a body mass index just over 30. When it was suggested that he lose some weight, he bristled: ‘Just how perfect do they expect adopters to be?’ (p. 55).
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