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Renate Stendhal (Author), Jewelle Gomez (Foreword)
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October 21, 2003
Stendhal examines the "shadow" in lesbian relationships that descends when women bond so completely that the intimacy becomes a merging, obliterating the space between individuals where desire lies. Lesbian bed death, the topic of so many comediennes, is examined and reined in, no longer an inevitable result of a solid relationship. True Secrets of Lesbian Desire casts an eye on the myths that burden us all.

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"Renate Stendhal's unique words of wisdom are wonderful, and have an important message for everyone."-Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, co-authors of Lesbian/Woman"Tracking all these mutual quests for honest relationships, Stendhal's small and beautiful volume almost made me wish to be in one myself. I'll keep it handy, should the occasion arise."-Alix Dobkin, singer/songwriter"What a compassionate and useful little book, so full of heart and good sense. Renate Stendhal brings her work deep understanding about intimacy that will benefit any couple ready to take the next step in love and passion."-Carol Queen, Ph.D., author of Exhibitionism for the Sky

About the Author

Renate Stendhal is a coach and counselor for individuals and couples, with a private practice in Berkeley and San Francisco. She has published several books, including Sex and Other Sacred Games and the award-winning photobiography, Gertrude Stein in Words and Pictures.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 136 pages
  • Publisher: North Atlantic Books (October 21, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556434758
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556434754
  • Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.5 x 7.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #789,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Renate Stendhal, Ph.D., is an award-winning writer, counselor and writing coach in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more info see http://www.renatestendhal.com.
You can follow her blog on Gertrude Stein "Why Do Something If It Can Be Done" at Http://www.shewrites.com/profiles/blog/list?user=1fxhrwbaix6wi and see her Facebook Page "Gertrude Stein: In Words and Pictures"
Her cultural reviews are at the international magazine http://www.scene4.com. You will find an excerpt from her multimedia work "In the Beginning...of the End" at YouTube: "Waltz Trance/Trans"

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this one...trust me., April 2, 2009
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I will make this review quite simple. This is probably the most helpful book on this subject I have ever read. I have been and am one of those people who have their problems. I seem to be completely unable to be faithful in any relationship I have ever had. I have simply messed them up purely through selfish promiscuous behavior. In other words, I am a horrid flirt and a complete cheat. This work has made me see how so much of what I have done has been so unnecessary and how much better things could have been and how I could have found what I have been wanting, had I only controlled this seemingly uncontrollable problem I have.

This is an excellent book. I suspect that I may have been a bit late in being introduced to it, but for those just starting out, please, please, please read it. It will save you so many heartaches.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a between the sheets book, December 7, 2009
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This book can change your perspective on what constitutes sex, and may change your approach to lovemaking. There is timeless, advice, and wisdom, for every person who wants to bring authenticity and healing to the bedroom. Written from the perspective for women lovers, however, the information could help any couple. At some point acrobatics don't work to keep sexual passion alive. We have to genuinely look to where our beliefs and ways of being come from. Form our own beliefs and free ourselves to be fully present and open. True love is beyond sexual entertainment, that requires us to continually change partners to get long sustained satisfaction, which in turn leaves us empty. Get this book, at the beginning, not when the relationship has fallen apart. Best book on finding fulfillment within a committed relationship I have read. Thank you for this book Renate.
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14 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for all Women and the People who Love Them, February 24, 2007
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True Secrets of Lesbian Desire should be essential reading for
every gay woman....period...no excuses. It would be a good book for anyone
who loves women to read. A lifetime of experience, distilled,
artfully presented and so essential right now. So many women floundering.
And answers to their questions, right here, clearly expressed, with humor
and affection....readily available. I particularly found the chapter "Truth
as Aphrodesiac" enlightening. To end with Ms. Stendhal's words: "The
sexuality for which we ardently long, waiting for us in the very bed we
thought had condemned it to death? You bet!"
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