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4.5
I had to read this book for a sexual philosophy class in college. I am severely dyslexic and have intense ADD so reading any book cover to cover is always a daunting task...but not with this book. First chapter into it I couldn't put it down. I read it an hour a day straight (which is a lot for a learning disabled person) until I finished the book. I am from Minnesota (which is where the book is based) and her true to life explanations and experiences in the Twin Cities were so true to her descriptions. I am by no means a stripper or don't even know any personally, but I am an extremely sexually liberated individual so I had a kick out of reading this book. I mean absolutely no offense to anyone anywhere by this (heck, I am from ultra conservative Lutheran Minnesota) ...but from all the others I know who have read it I have found those that don't like it are those who are less liberated sexually, or are intimidated or possibly embarrassed by some of her experiences and the depth she goes into explaining them. But, if you are an open minded, free-thinking person you will definitely find some joy in it. Even if some of her stories are crazy or wacky (and sometimes disgusting), they are entertaining as all heck. I have been to most of the places she talks about and laughed so hard at the inner-workings she experienced through her experiences. I also found it a great coming to (not of) age book as it was at a time in her life (24-25) where she took complete personal empowerment and made a huge change with the understanding that soon she would be too old to act wild and crazy (she grew up very conservative) before she had to be "a real adult". I went through a nearly exact emotional experience at the exact same age so I was able to relate to her particularly well. I love that her boyfriend is amazingly supportive of her endeavors because he believes in her dreams and wishes and "sees the value of gold" in her. I also love that her boyfriend (in the end her husband) is portrayed as an amazing single/divorced dad. It was so refreshing to see a portrayal of a young father so positive and loving.She speaks frankly in a casual tone as if she is speaking to her best friend. She writes with incredible knack for detail, it's very vivid reading. It is an easy read and doesn't use crazy unusual industry slang or terms without explaining them (and then it is still used seldom). I actually have to write my final paper on this book and I've never been so excited to write a final paper for a class (and I'm a senior in college). It's gonna be a fun and entertaining paper to write based on her fabulous book. I can't say enough good things about it.LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. Every liberated, free thinking, crazy story seeking person should read it. Pure enjoyment!
