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The Imperfect Enjoyment [Kindle Edition]

Dewan W. Gibson
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When college instructor Dewan Gibson leaves Cleveland for California, he expects to find a world of breast implants, beer and beaches. Instead he enters a secret and ill-fated romance with a Middle Eastern undergraduate. In this vivid and humorous memoir, Gibson describes his attempts to overcome his forbidden love affair by jumping into an office fling gone wrong (Tijuana Mornings), traveling across the world to Denmark in hopes of meeting “Ms. Booty Mama” (Arhus Ain’t for Lovers) and musing over the interracial relationships between his African-American uncles and “rural white women that wore 1980’s big bangs and resembled Guns N’ Roses groupies” (Too Much Tupac). Toeing the line between stable adulthood and post-college debauchery, Gibson presents a comically honest look at the frailty of modern relationships. Poignant, witty and at times downright hilarious-- The Imperfect Enjoyment is a story of toxic relationships and the search for a second chance at love that enlightens and amuses as very few books do.

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  • File Size: 634 KB
  • Print Length: 179 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0615225888
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Irc Books (December 16, 2008)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B001W0ZIKO
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,451 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was an interesting book that kept my interest and read quickly. I read it on a trip in the car and I liked it, but I really didn't understand why? Nothing big was revealed and I really didn't learn anything new, well except that I don't think like a man and I'm happy for that. This is a coming of age type of story, Dewan is growing up and feeling his way through his growing pains. Love, loss, love again and lots of sex. Anyone having grown up can identify with many of the issues the author brings up. I think that a few conquests were exaggeration and some were downplayed(the toilet issues, yuck).

Lots of talk of sex and body fluids in this book, it reminded me of a bunch of teenagers talking. I think the book could have been better without all the sex and the sex talk. I realize I'm a women and so I don't think like a man, but still come on. But I did see how the main character went from the loose teenager to the more mature adult, not completely but he is still growing up. Someday in the future he may actually mature enough to have sex with only his girlfriend or wife. Or at least his girlfriend or wife can only hope.

The family relationships were well written and funny at times. I laughed and then I cringed at his word choice and the way he wrote about the women in the book at times. I felt his pain and his humor. Not a bad book, but not really my thing.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Alexis
Format:Paperback
This memoir chronicles the authors dating life after moving to San Diego shortly after completing his undergraduate degree. It is well-edited and does not suffer from annoying grammar issues. Mr. Gibson manages to tell his story in an up front and humorous manner. Mr. Gibson's story begins and ends with long-term relationships and it has a bit of everything in between. He comes across as a pretty likeable guy.

I found parts of this story to be interesting and a bit funny. About half-way into this short work, I started to wonder where it was going or why the story was important. Perhaps I was expecting something a bit deeper or inspiring, but this really chronicles the authors dating life, which to be honest, isn't really that special or interesting. I don't know who to recommend this to exactly. I think it might be meant for young African-American men but for some reason, I think they'll be too busy living the life that the author describes to read this. I would be interested in Mr. Gibson's future work, but would be more inclined to read fiction. It might be a bit more interesting if embellished.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Curahee
Format:Paperback
This book was soo vividly written that I literally could not put it down! With each turn of the page Dewan Gibson kept me entertained and wanting to know more about his escapades as a young bachelor! His humor and attention to the details of his encounters made this book a true page turner.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful!
This was a great read and it did not hurt that the book was free. However, I would have paid for this one. Great character development and descriptions.
Published 16 days ago by Projects to Penthouse
International chick banger finds love
The Imperfect Enjoyment is truly a manly read. A raunchy romp of a novel written by a self proclaimed "international chick banger". Read more
Published on December 30, 2009 by Holly K. Lee
Haphazard Relationships
Dewan W. Gibson is the roguish imp I loved to hate. Appropriately titled, THE IMPERFECT ENJOYMENT made me laugh and think about my own haphazard relationships. Read more
Published on October 12, 2009 by The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Great!
I loved this book, and it was a truly a fun read. It is for all adults regardless of age race or gender.
Published on July 25, 2009 by M. W. Castelao
Shockingly close, but with a twist!
This book is absolutely phenomenal. Such a page turner! It had me laughing on one page, tearing up on another. Read more
Published on June 7, 2009 by Close Dowser
GREAT BOOK TO READ!
I enjoyed the book from begining to end!!
As soon as I stared reading it I knew it was a book I want it to read I usually start reading something and I never finish it. Read more
Published on March 1, 2009 by A.L
Witty, honest and hysterical...
Well ladies, we can all appreciate as teenagers growing up and discovering men were idiots, always curious as to what they were thinking...now we know. Read more
Published on February 14, 2009 by K. Sessor
***warning this book can be addictive***
I usually pick out a book based on the recommendations of people I know or just leafing through magazine book reviews. Read more
Published on January 30, 2009 by D. Amiri
Great Read, enjoyed it a whole lot......
The books title is what caught my attention, after reading a poem with the same title in a British literature course, very raw and funny poem , so I figured I would give the book a... Read more
Published on January 29, 2009 by K. Gibson
Really, The Imperfect Enjoyment!
This memoir grabbed my attention and it was maintained throughout the whole book. My interest was peaked at all the raunchy endeavors the author encountered in every chapter. Read more
Published on January 25, 2009 by L. Lake
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