Synopses & Reviews
The new buzzword in female sexuality is sexual fluidity”the idea that for many women, sexual identity can shift over time, often in the direction of same-sex relationships. Examples abound in popular culture, from actress Cynthia Nixon, who left her male partner of 15 years to be with a woman, to writer and comedienne Carol Leifer, who divorced her husband for the same reason.
In a culture increasingly open to accepting this fluidity, Dear John, I Love Jane is a timely, fiercely candid exploration of female sexuality and personal choice. The book is comprised of essays written by a broad spectrum of women, including a number of well-known writers and personalities. Their stories are sometimes funny, sometimes painfulbut always achingly honestaccounts of leaving a man for a woman, and the consequences of making such a choice.
Arousing, inspiring, bawdy, bold, and heartfelt, Dear John, I Love Jane is an engrossing reflection of a new era of female sexuality.
Synopsis
The new buzzword in female sexuality is sexual fluidity” the idea that for many women, sexual identity can shift over time, often in the direction of same-sex relationships. In a culture increasingly open to accepting this fluidity, Dear John, I Love Jane is a timely, fiercely candid exploration of female sexuality and personal choice. With a foreword by Dr. Lisa Diamond, the author of Sexual Fluidity, this book is comprised of essays written by a broad spectrum of women, including a number of well-known writers and personalities. Their stories are sometimes funny, sometimes painful but always achingly honest accounts of leaving a man for a woman, and the consequences of making such a choice. They discuss what they miss and dont miss in their new relationships; the impact its had on family, friends, and career; the rewards and promise of embracing their preferences; and, most importantly, the defining moment of truth that led them to reassess and change their romantic relationships. Arousing, inspiring, bawdy, bold, and heartfelt, Dear John, I Love Jane is an engrossing introduction to and reflection of a new era of female sexuality.