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"Sex Camp"

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It deals with an annual workshop on sexuality held at a retreat center in upstate New York. The leaders are professional sex educators and the participants are a group of teachers, counselors, medics, ministers and seekers. The author has presented us with a book that drew me into the experience of challenge and change and transformation that affected the real participants. From being a reader, I felt I became a participant too. I liked that.

I liked too the style, which is conversational, with knowledge and information filtered through the different dialogues that take place. The workshop presentations are engaging, and the subsequent group meetings and private conversations that followed caused me to look at my ideas and prejudices, and to question them.

The whole gamut of sexuality in all its diversity came up for review, always treated with sensitivity and respect. And there seemed to be great fun in the formal class settings, and in the informal moments at walks, talks, and swims. I envied the laughing, and I shared the tears. Sexuality and its concerns were treated in a life-accepting and life-enhancing way. I felt that no matter what my gender or orientation or spirituality, I had a respected place in the midst of life. I felt my biases and prejudices tweaked as I opened up to other perspectives and points of view.

You may have seen the movie, "Kinsey," and marveled at the ignorance of the past and the subsequent fears and inhibitions that followed, and then appreciated the freedom and understanding that resulted from real knowledge. I think you'll find yourself on a similar journey as you read "Sex Camp." I did!

I did not particularly like the title, which was the affectionate nickname used by staff and participants. Another tweak for me! Also, while I loved the interactions between the participants, it was an effort at times to keep them apart and remember who was who. But their stories won me over and have remained with me. Their stories are my story. It could be yours too.

Brian McNaught's book "Sex Camp" is an extraordinary story, one which is not only a great novel but informative and can be challenging to the reader. If you have ever had the great privilege to hear Brian speak in person, you can "hear" him throughout this book. Watching the "campers" go through their own journeys during the week at camp was very real -- so much that although there were 32 participants portrayed, I felt I was the 33rd camper!!

As I read the book, I found myself gaining new information about sexuality and along the way, laughing, smiling and crying with the participants. Excellent character development with tons of information for everyone who picks up this book.

I highly recommend this book -- it's a beauty!!

Way to go Brian!!

This book was a pleasure to read! I thoroughly enjoyed attending "Sex Camp" via the written word of Brian McNaught!

I strongly encourage you to add it to your summer reading list. After all, you just never know who's eye the title might catch by the pool, at the beach, or on a plane!

McNaught has done a brilliant job of bringing to life sex education through creating an engaging story and putting real people with it.

These days with everyone's busy lives most people are not going to read a book on sex education. There is too much on television and too many ways through the internet to get it. Reality shows are appealing to people's voyeurism as to what goes on in people's lives.

McNaught's book is entertaining, educational and also very engaging. Bringing these three elements together is better than any stuffy sex education book or reality show could offer.

Thanks to author Brian McNaught I had a great week at "Sex Camp".
His tale took me to a wonderful place where I laughted, cried,and
learned things I didn't know about sex, life and relationships.
Each of the campers interested me with what they brought to the
experience. Leaving me wanting more.

Brian McNaught tells the stories of his years at Sex Camp with insight, affection and skill. It is a delightful read, and a fascinating look into the mysterious world of sex education. It is a rare thing to find a book that is entertaining and highly educational at the same time.