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Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality: A New Clinical Approach
Evidently some reviewers are writing without having read the book. Dr. Nicolosi does NOT assert that recovery from homosexuality is impossible, but that one should go through therapy anyway, as another reviewer asserts. Even a reading of the book's title should have made this obvious(!). This flagrant misrepresentation of Dr. Nicolosi's work should serve as a caution to those trying to find information on this sensative subject. Emotions run so high that one hardly dares trust any of the reviews --SO-- get the book and read it for yourself. If you've come this far seeking answers, you owe it to yourself not to be detered by the venomous rhetoric of those so uncomfortable with their own sexuality that that they cannot stand the existence of differing points of view, particularly when backed by science, experience, and success, as are Dr. Nicolosi's.
Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality: A New Clinical Approach
Finally someone has come forth with the truth about homosexuality. The premise of this book is that homosexuality is a psycho-sexual disorder that can (not necessarily in all cases) be overcome later in life. The homosexual behavior is an attempt for the person to meet legitimate same-sex emotional needs which have become sexualized during the upbringing of the person. Many believe incorrectly that they were born this way, that this is their "true" nature. Yet Nicolosi is calling peole on to discovering their TRUE nature and sexual identity. He contends that one's upbringing matters more than we realize. Lack of a father/father-figure makes a significant different and can wound a person for life!Could it be that Nicolosi is correct and the gay lobby is simply trying to shout down and drown out the voice of reason? Could it be that the truth about homosexuality hurts too much and that's why many regard Nicolosi's ideas as "homophobic" and "hateful?" Could it be that we do not give enough attention to our environment and upbringing in this messed-up world?This book (and its sequel) changed my life and helped me to take charge of my life which was spiraling downwards into the darkness of homosexuality. I found that the gay lifestyle sucks you in and doesn't let go. It is an EXTREMELY unhealthy way to live. I hope others can speak out about this sorrowful state of living (not BEING). This is not a religious issue but a moral and anthropological one.
The Key West Diet: A Self-Help, Weight-Control Strategy
For a diet book this one was very friendly. It did not talk down to me or over my head with a lot of doctor mumbo jumbo but I know I'll appreciate doctor mumbo jumbo much more than I ever have before. It was a very fresh look at sticking with it which I know now how to do. And I can't wait to go on my next vacation!
The Key West Diet: A Self-Help, Weight-Control Strategy
It's refreshing to see such honesty and insight into the mind of the dieter. The idea that all diets work makes perfect sense and so does the memory tool for staying on track. I've tried probably 20 diets in the last 20 years. Finally someone has written a book that makes sense of them all and makes me feel good about having tried them. The inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout the book made it even more fun to read. With what it taught me, I feel like I could write my own diet book now.
The Key West Diet: A Self-Help, Weight-Control Strategy
I heard about this book from a Miami radio show interview just before a vacation. Fortunately! I usually gain weight during a trip and come home feeling more stressed than before I left. But this time was different. If this sounds like you, you'll appreciate thes ideas as I do. Thanks.
Nabokov: Novels 1955-1962: Lolita / Pnin / Pale Fire (Library of America)
Three classic novels and a solid screenplay adaptation -- Vladimir Nabokov's literary genius is perhaps best shown in the second volume of Library of America's collections. The classic "Lolita" is paired with its own screenplay adaptation, and the comic "Pnin" and witty "Pale Fire.""Lolita" is the tale for which Nabokov is best known. The redundantly-named, middle-aged (dirty old man) Humbert Humbert is haunted by some teenage love he had long ago, and which he thinks he has refound in the prepubescent Delores Haze (called "Lolita" by Humbert). He sets out to seduce the unsuspecting girl, but her mom is standing in the way..."Pnin" is a gently comic tale about Timofey Pnin, a timid, moderately neurotic Russian professor who now lives in the United States. He's amazed by technology, fussy, a bit weird about his health, and has problems with American train schedules. The unfortunate Pnin stumbles from one problem to another, trying to keep everything under control in uncontrollable circumstances."Pale Fire" is perhaps the best literary satire out there. Poet John Shade wrote the sprawling 999-line poem "Pale Fire," shortly before being murdered. After his death, the poem is being painstakingly dissected and annotated by his neighbor, Charles Kinbote. Except Kinbote is a nutjob, who interprets "Pale Fire" as being all about him, and will come up with weird symbolism to justify his belief."Lolita: A Screenplay" is almost a different version of "Lolita." Here Nabokov recounted the same events of the novel, but from an ominiscent perspective -- that of the person who would be watching the movie. Very rich, very well-adapted, very evocative for a screenplay, this is almost as good as a book in itself.Nabokov could handle just about any kind of writing, this collection shows us. From the opulent poetry of "Pale Fire" to the solid screenplay, from the erotic drama of "Lolita" to the chuckling comedy of "Pnin," he handles it all. His writing is detailed and lush, rich almost to the point of choking. He shifts perspectives, tells a story through annotation, sees through the eyes of a pedophile, and does it all with a certain winking flair.Nabokov's writing is a combination of believable characterizations and rich language. Humbert Humbert, for example, is a horrendously believable person, especially since he makes constant excuses for his pedaphilic behavior -- the characterization is so good, in fact, that newcomers might even think (incorrectly) that Nabokov sympathized with the creep. At the same time, he creates the rather pitiful, absentminded Pnin, the self-serving nutcase Kinbote -- and they're all delightfully three-dimensional. You could bump into people like these on the bus at any time, and they would be just as he describes them.Comedy, drama, satire and screenwriting are collected in the second Library of America collection of Nabokov's novels. Sexy, funny, brilliant and exquisitely written, these are among the best of Vladimir Nabokov's works.