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Published: April 06, 2010
Words: 85515 (approximate)
Language: English
Ebook description
Sexual intimacy explicitly portrayed through endearing relationships among adolescents and young adults as they experience the rewards and pitfalls of newly discovered emotions and desires. Graphically descriptive, the novel offers young lovers a wealth of insight into the often forbidden world of lovemaking.Adult-content rating:
This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages. For more information, see the Support FAQ.
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erotic, erotica, love, marriage, sex, love story, young love, erotic romance, adultery, affairs, adolescent sex, female orgasm, deflower, romantic sex, marriage problems, forbidden sex, teenage sex, virgin sex, first time sex, graphic sexAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Sally Jenkins
on Feb. 19, 2011 :
I had never heard of this author, but after reading some reviews, I decided to give this novel a try. I was surprised to find that it was not only a wonderful story, but turned out to contain a plethora of information about adolescent love and the need for honesty and empathy in intimate relationships. The vivid renderings of innocent and sometimes naive sexual exploration by kids during the ‘50s and ‘60s brought back lots of memories, some happy, some nostalgically wistful. Though probably more suited to Boomers, it could also serve as a source of important lessons for younger people, as they enter into the complex and scary world of relations with the opposite sex. I would highly recommend it for seniors, parents and young adults alike.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Marcie Cooper
on April 07, 2010 :
Sex And Love For All Ages
A provocative and entertaining novel that spans one man’s sexual adventures and emotional relationships from childhood into his sixties. The story is a sweeping saga of the protagonist’s interaction with several female characters, all lovingly drawn, humanly flawed, and realistically portrayed, sparking vivid memories of women I have known in my own life. Whether it be through sexual encounters or as close friends, Tommy's resulting growth and maturing wisdom over many decades is fascinating to watch.
Though many parents may find the graphic nature of some of the scenes too sexually explicit, the more liberal-minded may wish to suggest that their late-teen children read the book, in order to help educate them as they become sexually active.
For older readers, Barbara will bring back memories of those days when adolescent sex was all but totally forbidden, certainly by parents, but also by the general consensus of peers, whose cruel gossip could label a young girl a slut merely on the spreading of an (often false) rumor that she was no longer a virgin. Reliving the fears and thrills of those clandestine sexual encounters, and the love and heartbreak that often followed, was like taking a walk back in time for me.
Barbara has become a permanent part of my personal library, and I have bought many copies for friends, including seniors, parents and teenagers in love.
(reviewed the day of purchase)