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The Art of Hugging: The World-Famous Kissing Coach Offers Inspiration and Advice on Why, Where, and How to Hug [Paperback]

William Cane (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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Book Description

January 15, 1996
Whether it's a simple squeeze between old friends, a heartfelt bear hug for a child, or the tentative first embrace of love, there's much more to hugging than most people realize. In The Art of Hugging, lovers, friends, and family will find all the insights they need to add tenderness, technical know-how, and variety to every conceivable type of hug-from the platonic to the more-than-just-friendly. The Art of Hugging teaches huggers and huggees alike:

-Why hugs are good for your health and well-being
-Hugging preferences of men and women (they're not the same!)
-How to "read" the kind of hug your lover wants
-Easy ways to become more huggable
-How to ask for a hug
-What are the most romantic places and times to hug

From side-by-side hugs to group hugs, bereavement hugs, good-bye and good-night hugs, to you've had-a-bad-day hugs, this collection will both inspire and enlighten. Snugglers everywhere will warm to the is cheerful, charming compendium of one of the world's most pleasant pastimes.


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In this warm book written by the author of The Art of Kissing, lovers, friends, and family will find all the insights they need to add tenderness and variety to every conceivable type of hug -- from the platonic to the more-than-just-friendly.

About the Author

William Cane is the pen name of Michael Christian, who teaches English at Boston College. He is the author of The Art of Kissing, which has been translated into seventeen languages, and The Book of Kisses. Since 1991 he has lectured at colleges and universities around the world on subjects of kissing and hugging. He lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (January 15, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312140967
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312140960
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #947,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Informative Guide, January 15, 2000
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This review is from: The Art of Hugging: The World-Famous Kissing Coach Offers Inspiration and Advice on Why, Where, and How to Hug (Paperback)
I enjoyed this book very much. I definitely agree that hugging is essential in all relationships, but especially romantic ones. It was wonderful how the author described various types of hugs and how each one is good for us. I like how emphasis is put more on love, intimacy and tenderness then on pure sex. Of course sensual hugs are nice as well, but we need to balance physical, emotional and spiritual needs in relating to each other. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking greater love and intimacy in their lives.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, January 5, 2000
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This review is from: The Art of Hugging: The World-Famous Kissing Coach Offers Inspiration and Advice on Why, Where, and How to Hug (Paperback)
I personally didn't enjoy this book, but it could be fun for others. It's in the same style as "The Art of Kissing" except a bit shorter (140 pages instead of 180). It's printed on cheap paper, and contains no photographs or illustrations. After a short introduction and discussion about sex differences in hugging, the bulk of the book describes 19 hugging styles, like "The Unrequited Hug" and "The Heart-to-Heart Hug". And finally, there is a chapter on hugging techniques, looking at issues like: How do you hug a baby? and Why do some people refuse to Hug?
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I never knew how men liked to hug until I read this book!, November 15, 1995
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The best thing about this book is how it explains men and women's different hugging preferences. I never knew there were so many different TYPES of hugs! This book even comes with its own Web page, believe it or not! http://www.acw.com/aok.html and it's great
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I was in the office of a distinguished etymologist who teaches at a prestigious university in Boston. Read the first page
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unrequited hug, romantic hug, public hugs, moving hug, more huggable, platonic hug, says one woman, first hug, comforting hug
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