Barbara: A Novel of First-Time Intimate Sexual Adventure [Paperback]

R. Lebeaux (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2008

Sexual intimacy explicitly portrayed through endearing relationships among adolescents and young adults as they experience the rewards and pitfalls of newly discovered emotions and desires. Graphically descriptive, the novel offers young lovers a wealth of insight into the often forbidden world of lovemaking. The story follows a talented and sexually curious Rock musician from puberty through adulthood, as he learns the hard lessons of life and love from a cast of endearing female characters. "Barbara is a no-holds-barred novel that, for young folks, could almost stand as a textbook of the unexpected highs and lows of early sexual experimentation. For us oldsters, it rekindles memories of our youth when rules were thrown out the (car) window in favor of that first taste of love in all its screwy, emotionally wrenching aspects. Fun to read, Barbara offers a sip of clear cool water in a world dominated by stagnant literary fiction." Hack Taylor, Book Review Editor, WM Publishing.

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About the Author

R. LeBeaux is a pen name. The real person behind the pen is a semi-mature latent hippie, former rock musician, writer, editor, photographer, artist, marketing consultant, publisher, and woodworker. His writing has been published in almost every nonfiction genre and he once served as editor/publisher of an international billiard magazine. He has authored nearly 2,000 published articles that have appeared in over 30 national and international publications. His work has also been reprinted in hundreds of newspapers, on the Internet, and in educational materials for journalism and English classes. In addition to his non-fiction work, he has published several short stories, written/directed numerous videos, TV programs and commercials, and produces fine art in the form of wood sculpture. He currently serves as designer, co-editor and Webmaster for several Web sites, and as VP of Internet Services for MetroDirect Communications, a Web design, hosting and e-commerce business. At the time of this writing, he resides in central Florida with his anti-social parakeet, Bird.

Product Details

• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (March 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419693794
• ISBN-13: 978-1419693793
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,994,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Search for Lost Innocence, March 31, 2008

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Burt Kempner (Gainesville, Florida) - See all my reviews
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"Barbara" is a joy. Sometimes lusty, sometimes lyrical, it's one rollicking read. Our hero is forever panting, and often repenting, in search of innocence and true love, with many a humorous or disastrous detour. Author LeBeaux does an excellent job of bringing his protagonist to life, complete with all the fumblings of adolescence and the hard-won wisdom that only age and experience can bring. Heartily recommended.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life comes at you fast, April 1, 2008

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Elaine Smith - See all my reviews
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When you're young is when you learn the most. When you're older is when you understand what it is that you learned. BARBARA takes this bit of wisdom and runs with it. The lusty, sometimes bawdy, always sensitive book is a trip back in time. The author shows clearly through his protagonist the confusions and gut-wrenching traumas of growing up. If you think you know anything about the opposite sex, or about sex, you very well might, but I guarantee you'll know more after reading BARBARA. Get it. Read it. Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a coming of age novel, September 30, 2009

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Martha J. Armstrong - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Barbara: A Novel of First-Time Intimate Sexual Adventure (Paperback)

No reader who grew up in the 60's should miss this book.
From the physicalBarbara: A Novel of First-Time Intimate Sexual Adventure details, to the threads of truth which
are sewn throughout its fabric, it is a joy to read and a work
of love.

This is more than just a coming-of-age novel.
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