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A Private Diary: Our First Year in Swinging [Paperback]

Jerry L. Moore (Author)
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A Private Diary: Our First Year in Swinging is the diary of a couple s exploration into the secret sexual world of the Lifestyle. Jerry and Susie are an average married small-town couple who make a New Year's resolution between them to attend a swingers club and are launched into a sexually exciting year of adventure and discovery. They join the rapidly growing underground society of swingers who seek carnal pleasures with others. Their education in swinging is fast and furious as they plunge enthusiastically into one sexual adventure after another.

About the Author

The author and his wife are hedonists who realize that life is short and unpredictable, so they try to enjoy life to the fullest. They share unconditional love between them and are deeply committed to each other, critically important traits for any couple entering the Lifestyle. This is their third book based on their real life experiences. Jerry and Susie are not professional authors; they are everyday people who hope to share their journeys through life and lessons learned with others.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 318 pages
  • Publisher: Infinity Publishing (August 30, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0741427311
  • ISBN-13: 978-0741427311
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,065,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and entertaining, February 9, 2006
By Cheryl (Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Private Diary: Our First Year in Swinging (Paperback)
As the title indicates, this book is the diary of a couple's first year in the swinging lifestyle. I found it very realistic and so much fun to read, taking you through their first tentative yet also highly enthusiastic steps into swinging. There were many lessons learned during their first few experiences, with the author ready to quit, unsure he was suited for the lifestyle. This provides valuable real life information for those taking their first plunge into swinging. Swinging is not for everyone and there is comfort in knowing that most everyone has a rough time initially, with many emotional issues and a period of adjustment as they find out what works best for them and what isn't comfortable for them and they should therefore avoid. The book was very good at exposing many of the ups and downs that are encountered during swinging, social, physical and emotional. The latter half of the book provided some sexually explicit and highly erotic adventures, where the couple experienced a number of their longtime sexual fantasies, including various 3-somes, 4-somes, role-playing (e.g. a date with a hooker in a bar), squirting female orgasms, oral and anal sex. Overall, a very entertaining and enjoyable book!
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Swinging experiences, December 5, 2005
By Swinger (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Private Diary: Our First Year in Swinging (Paperback)
This book is full of helpful information and is told from the viewpoint of an experienced swinger. (There are several other books I read years ago that were obviously not written by actual swingers. Journalists and outsiders cannot portray the firsthand emotional and psychological aspects of swinging that real swingers can.) The couple in this book take us along with them on their roller-coaster ride during their first year of swinging, from graphically erotic sexual encounters to emotional self-doubts and disappointments. I appreciated the honesty and candor the author used when describing the Lifestyle. Rather than sugar-coating everything and focusing only on the upside of swinging, the author gives a realistic view, including negative as well as positive experiences. Everyone is certainly not suited for swinging and this book provides enough food-for-thought to give every Swinger wannabe many different points to consider before taking the plunge. The author reveals many of the personal hurdles that need to be overcome to enjoy success in the Lifestyle, including performance anxiety, jealousy, insecurity, inhibitions and the critical issues surrounding interpersonal relationships at many levels of intimacy. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in knowing what swinging is really like.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening, December 7, 2005
By Pondering (Palm Springs CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Private Diary: Our First Year in Swinging (Paperback)
We found this book to be excellent in giving information about the ups and downs of swinging. My partner and I are considering the lifestyle, now this book has made us question whether we are really ready to take this step. We did not realize there were so many facets to it and the complications that can occur in certain encounters. The author shared sincerely from his point of view and this is a rare find among the male population for the most part. We had this impression that women rule and for a man to share such intimate details of a deeply personal nature and write it so well was truly refreshing.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Truly Terrible
I purchased another book written by the same author, so really have no one to blame but myself for purchasing this horrible book. Read more
Published on April 1, 2008 by Zola

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Beginners
This is one of the best books available for beginners. It is a diary of a couples first six months exploring the Lifestyle, providing real life details of what it is like, all the... Read more
Published on March 24, 2006 by Kathy

2.0 out of 5 stars Boring, Repetitive, Needs an Editor
I'm almost half-way through this book now, and find it's increasingly becoming more of a struggle for me to keep going back and reading more. Read more
Published on March 4, 2006 by JE

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
I had read several other books about swinging a couple years back, but this one has such a feel of reality without all the hype. Read more
Published on January 31, 2006 by Jon David

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable reading
I was pleased to see Gerald publishing again, and such an interesting genre this time. I found the book to be a delightful read on a subject I was curious about. Read more
Published on January 5, 2006 by M. Barber

1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage
About this book and author - Since being in the lifestyle for many years my wife and I have been very fortunate in our experiences. Read more
Published on December 12, 2005 by Book Reviewer

1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written porn
After reading this book I have to wonder if the author is really 52!! He writes like he is in 5th grade. Read more
Published on December 10, 2005 by Mark

1.0 out of 5 stars Pathetic
This man is pathetic. This whole book is only an attempt to boost his own sorry ego. His writing skills have much to be desired. Read more
Published on December 7, 2005 by A Real Lifestyler

1.0 out of 5 stars This book should be a zero!!!!
This book uses real names & sort of fake names of Clubs and meet & greets. He should have a law suit against using all the names. Read more
Published on December 6, 2005 by Swinger

1.0 out of 5 stars Couldnt finish it
This book made me ill. It is NOT a true depiction of the swinging lifestyle. All it is is a diary of their experiences and their self promotion. Read more
Published on December 5, 2005 by Mary

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