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The Internet Escort's Handbook Book 1: The Foundation

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I found this book to be a very informative book which I would highly recommend to anyone who is fascinated by this aspect of the adult industry or is seriously considering entering the escort profession.The author covers everything from "is this profession right for you" to medical,emotional and cosmetic issues.Its very well written and broken down piece by piece.I enjoyed it alot!

I just got done reading the book a few hours ago, as someone who has been an escort hobbyist for many years it was interesting reading about the other side of the coin. Ms. Brooks is humorously insightful as she explains everything from the differences between a Professional Escort and a call girl. As a hobbyist I have known for years that the stigma of escorts are women who are addicted to drugs or were molested as children is not always the case. The book helps to show that most people in this business are professional and deserve to be treated as such. If you are considering this line of work this book should be the Genesis of an escort Bible. I really look forward to reading the continued editions!

This is not a sex book. The style is simple and direct. there are lots of very interesting topics. I loved the part about "taking care of physical appearance". This does apply to women in general, not only escort business. The part about protecting yourself from STD is a little paranoiac but since this job is exposed to high risks, it is good to know what the risks are. I would recommend this book for all women and men (even if this is mostly for a women audience), curious about this underground world. It is more about the facts and the technical aspect than about the morality, although the author mentions the psychological part and the fact that it often leads to a double life. This book is intended to be a how to guide, but it can be read for entertainment only as well. I am a married man and I have more respect for these women after reading this book. They are normal women, often educated and running a home business, with all the administrative part of it.

If you're a rank beginner, and if you have no idea what you might be getting into (aside from Hollywood's versions), this book is a great start. Written by an escort, its down-to-earth style and coverage of many aspects of escorting gives the reader an idea what to expect. It explains how escorts are businesswomen, despite the casual nature of it all; they aren't unpaid hook-ups. It tells how women who go into this kind of work need a specific mindset in order to succeed. It covers safety. It shows the A-Z aspects in a simple and direct way.

There are a few things she didn't cover, but that's to be expected in a beginner's book. This book is intended specifically for the beginner. I would highly recommend it (and her second book, The Internet Escort's Handbook Book 2: Advertising and Marketing) if you are thinking about such a venture.

If you're even thinking about escort work, this is a smart way to start. Amanda Brooks covers the basics here, in a clear, readable manner. Since sex work is here to stay, as a feminist and activist, I'd much prefer women to get their facts straight before jumping in. There's not too many books out there that address this topic practically. Instead, its usually degraded or overly glamorized. Great that it's finally available in ebook form as well!

I have to say that Ms. Brooks hit it on the head! This book is a perfect read for anyone that was interested in this line of work, how and where to start! She dispels the myths of drug addicted, sexual abused women are the only ones in this profession. She gives common sense answers to questions that the average person may not have thought of! Gracious and beautifully written, this book pays homage to the women that have gone before and prepared the foundation. It sheds light on the facts (and fictions), gives hope and laughter to anyone who reads this book. This book is not for everyone, but for everyone who is privy to it, it is a joy to read! I truly enjoyed it!

As a blogger of social analysis in urban America, I read pretty much anything and everything involving the interraction between men an women. With this said, I ordered this book based on some MSN coverage of it. Ms. Brooks did, in fact, write a fairly comprehensive guide for anyone who sleeps around for a living; which may or may not include an ex or two of mine. And I applaud her for standing up for who she is, rather than hiding behind some veiled persona like the legion of gold-diggers who call themselves "students," but with a penchant for Ritz Carlton's. But I had to pull a couple of stars for what appeared to be an unedited manuscript [endless gramatical errors], and because her paranoia over STI's [STD'S] was almost ridiculous. She should go into the condom business. I mean we're talking about condoms for sexual organs, condoms for mouths, condoms for fingers...there was no end to it. I got the impression that the woman would show up for her appointments in a full-bore wetsuit and bug spray; never coming into contact with any actual flesh at all. Who would want to order up this service? Personally, I'd do it myself and then go for the popcorn, a glass of Savignon Blanc [New Zealand or France] and a movie.

I bought this book to find out about the escort business but didn't find it very helpful, certainly not worth the price. It was mainly just common sense information, she split everything up over two books when it could have just been put in one.

Thought the book by Amanda Brooks was well put together. Gives you ideas of what you need to do if you chose to go into the business. But, it does not stop there. Need to go to Book 2 which is not available yet. I do recommend the book for starters.

In the process of being more knowledgeable in my field of expertise, which is Love, Men and Women Affairs, I have to talk to people a lot, study, go to seminars to find out about the latest and, read, read, read lot. This is how Amanda's book got into my lap. (No, I don't mean that; Sick puppy!) Anyway, I got Amanda's book. As I read, all I can say was "OhMy God!". This is probably the most sincere memoire on men/women I have ever read. It is so profound, so full of honest and sincere advises, twists, excitement, heart pumping stuff that I was literally in ecstasy by the time I got off. (Well, you know what I mean). Ladies and gentlemen, buy the book! Buy this book. It is great!
Dr. Israel King, Ph.D. Counselor, Speaker, author of How To Keep A Man