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It might sound salacious, but in fact this is "a remarkably thoughtful and philosophical little treatise" (LJ 9/15/68). Published in the Sixties, it originally sold over 100,000 copies and was reprinted in a small paperback edition last year. Now Random is doing a hardcover edition with a big print run-in time for the NBC movie starring Anne Bancroft.
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This classic meditation on love, sex and marriage tells a tender story from the perspective and discretion of an enduring love affair. The author reveals the unspoken dynamics of relationships, the emotional capacities of partners, and the understated pleasures that endow romance with longevity.

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Publisher: Harper Perennial (August 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0380727188
ISBN-13: 978-0380727186
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for those in serious relationships, June 11, 1998

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Reading this book is like getting good advice from a close friend. Not only does the author have extremely good insight on relationships, but she also knows what it means to be happy in life whether you are by yourself or involved with another person. The most impressive facet of the book is that the author has realized that there is no one right way to live and thus manages to convey her ideas in such a way that no matter what the reader's mindset is at the outset, each and every person will leave the book with a slightly different and equally poignant message. Anyone in a serious relationship and considering questions about monogamy and lifetime committment should definitely read this book. I know that it will profoundly effect the way I approach my relationships in the future and I think its words will give more that just a few clues on the mysterious realms of love and happiness.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great advice for all ages!, April 8, 2001

By	Judith E. Pavluvcik (Dreaming of the beach in California, but living in the reality of the desert in Arizona!!) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I really enjoyed this book, which opened my eyes in several different aspects. Looking at the relationship, from someone else's perspective, as well as ending an relationship, makes one more closely examine, the "whys" and the "what ifs". But I believe that the bottom line still comes down to communication, truth and honesty - from both partners. If the communication is not flowing, how can one know? Truth and honesty are born from communication. Michael Drury writes from the perspective of a mistress, speaking to the wives of not losing themselves, but maintaining that sense of self. She speaks of marriage, love, of sex and of making love - huge difference between having sex and making love. There are many great quotes in the book, "Attraction can flare up in almost any situation, but love cannot long endure where there are no selves, no terminals between which the spark can alternate."

Her advice is that of an old sage, crone woman - wise beyond her years. This is not a book one can fly through, but to savor, mull over and contemplate such worldly advice. Then apply it to your relationship and open the flow of communication, of total honesty and truthfulness.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An eloquent and intelligent study of relationships, April 24, 1998

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Don't be fooled by the title: this book isn't just for old mistresses or young wives. Beautifully spoken - you get the feeling that the old mistress is talking to you - the book moves and touches, giving you a glimpse of yourself more than once. Several times I found myself stopping, reflecting, and smiling to myself at the profundity of the book. Her insights into the strengths and traps of marriages and fundamentally each person's decision to be responsible for his or her own choices in life brings many blurred life lines into focus. I would recommend this book to everyone who wants a better understanding of how love works in the real world.

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Published on January 26, 2007 by S. Case

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Published on December 13, 2004 by Raised by Bears

5.0 out of 5 stars for an young woman, not just those who plan to marry
An easy, quick read who's quotes are timeless. It helped me better understand and honor myself as a woman, and as a person, and changed the way I look at love and relationships.

Published on July 10, 1998 by rsnell@digisys.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard truths, but there is beauty in truth...
Wonderfull book. I am a young man who recently ended a relationship with a much older woman. This book helped me to understand why. Read more

Published on July 21, 1997

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