His Secret Life: Male Sexual Fantasies [Hardcover]

Bob Berkowitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2, 1997

Shattering myths and misconceptions about male sexuality, a compilation of men's private sexual fantasies presents a wide range of erotic secrets, desires, and fantasies in the tell-all tradition. 35,000 first printing. Tour."

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Sexual fantasies; we all have them. What many people may not know is that the same fantasies that make our hearts go pitter-pat can also tap into the unconscious and help express deep-seated desires or conflicts. Both of these books encourage readers to explore and understand their erotic thoughts to gain valuable insights into themselves. Toward that end, both include numerous fantasies per chapter, many explicit in detail. These details are necessary since only then can the sexual thoughts be broken down and analyzed for significant themes, recurring imagery, and hidden meanings. Both books also speak of a new sexual age in the near future, when everyone will benefit from the demystification of sex and will be able to communicate effectively about the subject without fear. The books are nevertheless different. Berkowitz, host of the popular talk show Real Personal, focuses on men's fantasies, organizing them thematically by content and offering straightforward analysis. Sex therapist Maltz and journalist Boss focus on women's fantasies, grouping them according to the six most common roles, e.g., the pretty maiden, the victim. They also cover uncharted waters with a section on eliminating troublesome and unwanted sexual fantasies. If your library can afford only one, Maltz and Boss is the more analytical title, though both are recommended.?Marty Dean Evensvold, Magnolia Branch Lib., Tex.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Kirkus Reviews Imagine a diverse group of men candidly sharing their sexual fantasies, with TV personality Berkowitz moderating and commenting with wit and sincerity on our nation's sexual habits. The result is His Secret Life. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1st ed edition (June 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684811030
• ISBN-13: 978-0684811031
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,849,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new in here...my mother could have written this book, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: His Secret Life: Male Sexual Fantasies (Hardcover)

I am always on the lookout for new material to enhance my sex life, and this book looked like it would hold new and previously unknown secrets. Unfortunately, there is nothing new or even remotely secret revealed here; the text consists mostly of the same boring vanilla fantasies most women already know that men have, like the classic menage a trois or sex with a stranger--big deal! No new ground is broken here, I am sad to say. The author ought to take some pointers from Nancy Friday and dig a lot deeper before touting these frat-style encounter tales as "secrets".

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every woman should read this book, May 16, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: His Secret Life: Male Sexual Fantasies (Hardcover)

I selected this book because my husband is a very private person and the title His Secret Life sounded like it might tell me something about him. What an eye-opener. And a conversation-starter, too. Once we began talking about what I read, my husband started to open up and share his own secret fantasies. We are not youngsters. We've been married 28 years! This is the first time we've been able to talk to each other honestly about sex. Both of us agree that since I read this book we feel like we are on our second honeymoon. Our friends and family even notice the change. Our daughter gets married this year. Know what I'm getting her for a wedding present? His Secret Life! Every woman should read this book. (My husband agrees!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Worth borrowing from the library, but not worth buying, November 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: His Secret Life: Male Sexual Fantasies (Hardcover)

This book, while nothing new, seemed to me to be a half-hearted nancy friday clone. Save your money and buy "Men In Love"