Barbara: A Novel of First-Time Intimate Sexual Adventure (Paperback)

~ R. Lebeaux (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Sexual intimacy explicitly portrayed through endearing relationships among adolescents and young adults as they experience the rewards and pitfalls of newly discovered emotions and desires. Graphically descriptive, the novel offers young lovers a wealth of insight into the often forbidden world of lovemaking. The story follows a talented and sexually curious Rock musician from puberty through adulthood, as he learns the hard lessons of life and love from a cast of endearing female characters. "Barbara is a no-holds-barred novel that, for young folks, could almost stand as a textbook of the unexpected highs and lows of early sexual experimentation. For us oldsters, it rekindles memories of our youth when rules were thrown out the (car) window in favor of that first taste of love in all its screwy, emotionally wrenching aspects. Fun to read, Barbara offers a sip of clear cool water in a world dominated by stagnant literary fiction." Hack Taylor, Book Review Editor, WM Publishing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (March 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419693794
• ISBN-13: 978-1419693793
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,196,838 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life comes at you fast, April 1, 2008

By	Elaine Smith - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When you're young is when you learn the most. When you're older is when you understand what it is that you learned. BARBARA takes this bit of wisdom and runs with it. The lusty, sometimes bawdy, always sensitive book is a trip back in time. The author shows clearly through his protagonist the confusions and gut-wrenching traumas of growing up. If you think you know anything about the opposite sex, or about sex, you very well might, but I guarantee you'll know more after reading BARBARA. Get it. Read it. Enjoy!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Search for Lost Innocence, March 31, 2008

By	Burt Kempner (Gainesville, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Barbara" is a joy. Sometimes lusty, sometimes lyrical, it's one rollicking read. Our hero is forever panting, and often repenting, in search of innocence and true love, with many a humorous or disastrous detour. Author LeBeaux does an excellent job of bringing his protagonist to life, complete with all the fumblings of adolescence and the hard-won wisdom that only age and experience can bring. Heartily recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Impressing, April 4, 2008

By	Kathleen M. Stephans "Kathleen Stephans" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An excellent read for mature readers. It gives great insight into the task of growing into sexual beings." Barbara " successfully blends both the beauty and humor of budding sexual attraction amoung the young. Progressive parents may wish their older teens to read it. I look forward to much more from this author R.LeBeaux