Same Sex in the City: (So Your Prince Charming Is Really a Cinderella) [Paperback]

Lauren Levin (Author), Lauren Blitzer (Author), Sam Bassett (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 23, 2006

At last, a relationship book for lesbians that tells it like it is . . .

The journey from sexual curiosity to finally coming out can be confusing without proper guidance and empowering role models. In Same Sex in the City, Lauren Levin and Lauren Blitzer provide women -- gay, straight, and bi-curious alike -- with firsthand insight into the advantages and challenges of being a lesbian. In prose that is at once honest and uplifting, the Laurens relate their own experiences and those of the women they interview, as well as offer serious advice, titillating anecdotes, and a positive attitude for girls who know they're gay -- and for those who are wondering about their sexuality but are not yet sure whether their Prince Charming is really a Cinderella.

Part confessional, part informational, Same Sex in the City covers the gamut of lesbian life -- from dating to heartbreak, and from hooking up with straight chicks to raising a family. It's the book that millions of women have been searching for -- a relationship guide that will help every woman come to terms with and celebrate her sexuality, whatever it may be.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Quick quiz: Do you call yourself a chick? Turned on by girl-on-girl action ? Know the difference between Absolut and Ketel One? If you answered yes to two out of three questions, you'll get a thrill from this book. Levin and Blitzer, two twenty-something lesbians, offer this as a guide for the newly out and the merely curious. The outline has pop, with topics like the problem of labels, the U-Haul syndrome, is-she-or-isn't-she experimentation (tricky territory that's handled well), and so on. Chapters start with tips and observations and end with a takeaway thought, framing stories from the authors and those they've interviewed. Most of the interviewees are much like the authors: young, well-heeled, hard-partying femmes, long on enthusiasm but short on experience, full of up-to-the minute slang but better at describing their drinks than their lovers. Lesbians with different lifestyles don't get much play, or even respect. Advice ranges from inarguable ("it is just as important to mesh well ... outside the sheets as it is between them") to potentially dangerous (confiding in "an anonymous online pal"). Though they've left a lot of queer territory unexplored, Levin and Blitzer's urban trailblazing is admirable, and their book deserves a large (if narrow) audience.
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About the Author

Lauren Levin, a native Minnesotan, worked at Paper magazine before becoming a top account executive at Google. Currently a fulltime writer, she resides in New York City. This is her first book.

New Yorker Lauren Blitzer worked in magazine publishing at Teen Vogue before deciding to devote all of her time to writing. This is her first book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Gallery Books (May 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416916326
• ISBN-13: 978-1416916321
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Gay & Lesbian > Nonfiction > Sexuality

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Novel, June 2, 2006

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Samantha Rodes "Sam" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Same Sex in the City: (So Your Prince Charming Is Really a Cinderella) (Paperback)

This book is nothing short of marvelous. For a mid-western lesbian "outcast" i learned everything i need to know about lesbian life style, and felt good about it! Not only do the authors boost a gal's self esteem, but the how to guide's couldn't be more on point! Every straight, bi, gay or curious girl should have a copy! It's also the perfect gift for a gay woman to give to her straight friends and family to understand what a she is going through in the coming out experience, as well as lesbian lifestyle. You go girls!

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real inspiration!, May 23, 2006

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MAC "Melissa" (Princeton, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Same Sex in the City: (So Your Prince Charming Is Really a Cinderella) (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was written from so many different and diverse first party experiences, it was fantastic! It is also a great "How To" on great topics such as dating and coming out, etc. This book is a great representation of women from all walks of life. I really respect the women who put their heart and souls into writing these stories and I appreciate that they were willing to share their lives with the world. This book not only made me think about my own life but the lives of so many women I know. If you personally or if you've ever had a mother, a sister, an aunt, a niece, a best friend or anyone close to you that has questioned their sexuality or has come out - you will definitely identify with this book and I highly recommend it! It teaches that you are not alone out there, it will change your outlook and maybe even your life! Good luck!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative!, August 18, 2006

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Julie A. Stenner "Shannon0523" (Council Bluffs, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Same Sex in the City: (So Your Prince Charming Is Really a Cinderella) (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book, and it helped me realize that the feelings that I've been having toward women for the majority of my life are common and lots of other females have been in the same boat as me. The only semi-negative message I got from the book was "pretty popular girls can be lesbians, too".