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The Soul of Sex: Cultivating Life as an Act of Love

by Thomas Moore

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Publisher Comments:

In his provocative and highly original new work, the bestselling author of Care of the Soul and Soul Mates at last restores sex to its rightful place in the human psyche.

A work that explores the soul of sex — its depth, mystery, and vast imagination — this groundbreaking book speaks directly to the ordinary individual and couple looking for deeper meaning and sensuality in all aspects of their lives. As in Thomas Moore's previous books, The Soul of Sex draws on mythology, literature, and religion to discuss the various aspects of sex, including sexual fantasy, erotic dreams, the body, hair, and cosmetics, the sex organs, sexual comedy, chastity and purity, the sensuous life, sex in the workplace, marital sex, and sex in myth. It explores the spirituality inherent in sex and relates the many ways in which spiritual values can sometimes wound our sexuality. And it spells out an epicurean way of life where the simple pleasures of good food, home, and intimacy with nature provide an erotic base for a fulfilling sex life.

By positing a union of spirituality and our sexual natures, Thomas Moore connects sex to the rest of life. This singular approach questions the very foundations of our usual thinking about sex and offers every reader a fresh, livable way of becoming more deeply sexual and loving.

Review:

As Moore explains in the opening sentence of his introduction, "This is a book about human sexuality, but it contains no information on biology, anatomy, or health, and it has little to say about techniques and relationship." Moore, a philosopher, theologian, and author of the best-selling Care of the Soul and SoulMates, has instead crafted a philosophical essay on the importance of incorporating sensuality and sexuality into all aspects of one's life. He delves into the stories of the old classical gods and goddesses, newer legends such as Marilyn Monroe's tragic life and death, and his own at-one-time celibate life to prove his assertions. Some of his writing may shock readers; he devotes several pages to the sexuality of Jesus Christ and asserts that it might be wise to "plac[e] sex at the top of our priorities in marriage or other intimate relationships-prior to love, affection, duty, communication, parenthood, and mutual support." This is an odd book with no easy home in library-land, as it's definitely more philosophy than self-help. Academic libraries may want to consider purchasing it, as should public libraries where Moore's previous work has been well received.
Pamela A. Matthews, Gettysburg Coll. Lib., PA

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [301]-307).

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780060186975

Subtitle:

Cultivating Life as an Act of Love

Author:

Moore, Thomas

Publisher:

Harper

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Human Sexuality

Subject:

Sex

Subject:

Mythology

Subject:

Sex (psychology)

Subject:

Sex -- Mythology.

Copyright:

1998

Edition Number:

1st ed.

Edition Description:

Hardcover

Publication Date:

19980603

Binding:

Hardback

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

336

Dimensions:

9.59x5.93x1.11 in. 1.26 lbs.

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Product details 336 pages HarperCollins,c1998. - 2005-10-04 English 9780060186975 Reviews:

"Review" by Pamela A. Matthews, Gettysburg Coll. Lib., PA, As Moore explains in the opening sentence of his introduction, "This is a book about human sexuality, but it contains no information on biology, anatomy, or health, and it has little to say about techniques and relationship." Moore, a philosopher, theologian, and author of the best-selling Care of the Soul and SoulMates, has instead crafted a philosophical essay on the importance of incorporating sensuality and sexuality into all aspects of one's life. He delves into the stories of the old classical gods and goddesses, newer legends such as Marilyn Monroe's tragic life and death, and his own at-one-time celibate life to prove his assertions. Some of his writing may shock readers; he devotes several pages to the sexuality of Jesus Christ and asserts that it might be wise to "plac[e] sex at the top of our priorities in marriage or other intimate relationships-prior to love, affection, duty, communication, parenthood, and mutual support." This is an odd book with no easy home in library-land, as it's definitely more philosophy than self-help. Academic libraries may want to consider purchasing it, as should public libraries where Moore's previous work has been well received.