Review of The hANDBOOK of Sexuality: a Semi-humorous Guide to human Sexuality
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[i][Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The hANDBOOK of Sexuality: a Semi-humorous Guide to human Sexuality" by Dr. PY Sun.][/i] [rwc=id434828-125]1 out of 4 stars.[/rwc]The Handbook of Sexuality: A Semi-Humorous Guide to Human Sexuality by Dr. PY Sun started in a shocking manner. The author voices a memory of medical school and learning about sexuality. In fact, the class was made to watch a video of a man masturbating. The event had to be uncomfortable for everyone in the class and was equally uncomfortable to read. That said, it caught my attention. Having sufficiently hooked me, I read more.
The author goes on to list and describe some different types of women that can be found in society – sluts, skanks, prostitutes, prudes, and “the frigid.” These are, essentially, bad examples and indicate that something is wrong or went wrong. In contrast, the author then talks about what is “worthwhile.” By this, they mean modest, sexy, romantic, and hot individuals. The author describes them and then continues to discuss dating, sex, and love.
As mentioned, the introduction was rather scandalous but provided enough interest to continue reading. I was excited to see what would come next and what the author had to say about sexuality. Perhaps it would allow me to learn about different types of sexuality, how people present themselves, or why I am turned away from some individuals. After all, a handbook is generally considered as a book capable of being used as a reference and is filled with facts.
Unfortunately, I was woefully disappointed and could not find anything I truly liked about the book. It is written more like a book of opinions, filled with no facts or references, and was, generally, rather judgmental. I thought the book would be humorous based on the title and introduction, yet I found myself distracted and concerned as I read the first chapter. It didn’t get better.
The author would provide their ideas and opinions, but nothing was based in fact or supported by facts. For instance, the author stated that a “male skank” is someone who “will moon someone.” “Mooning” someone made me think of young boys trying to play a prank, not someone who is overly sexual. Despite what I think, the author did not provide any material to support their assertion, which is where my true concern lies.
Additionally, the author made statements such as, “A butt in my face. A woman’s. At a coffeehouse. UGH” and, “Another example is the slut who brushed her breast against my breasts at a restaurant.” Yet, there is no context. Perhaps the author was sitting down near the line and someone happened to be standing near her? I would by no means call the woman a “slut” if she was just standing there. In the second instance, perhaps the author and other woman were passing one another and accidentally brushed against each other. Without details, I cannot understand another person’s actions. Even so, I could not, in good conscience, label someone in such a way.
Overall, I cannot give the book more than 1 out of 4 stars. The above issues I found with the book were just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. The entire book was formatted similarly, did not provide reference material, and had numerous grammatical errors. I cannot recommend this book to others until it is reviewed further and edited. If you are looking for a true handbook on sexuality, I recommend looking elsewhere. Further, based on the judgmental nature of the book, I have potential concerns for readers who have self-image issues. ****** [i]The hANDBOOK of Sexuality: a Semi-humorous Guide to human Sexuality [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=434828]on Bookshelves[/url] | on Amazon
The author goes on to list and describe some different types of women that can be found in society – sluts, skanks, prostitutes, prudes, and “the frigid.” These are, essentially, bad examples and indicate that something is wrong or went wrong. In contrast, the author then talks about what is “worthwhile.” By this, they mean modest, sexy, romantic, and hot individuals. The author describes them and then continues to discuss dating, sex, and love.
As mentioned, the introduction was rather scandalous but provided enough interest to continue reading. I was excited to see what would come next and what the author had to say about sexuality. Perhaps it would allow me to learn about different types of sexuality, how people present themselves, or why I am turned away from some individuals. After all, a handbook is generally considered as a book capable of being used as a reference and is filled with facts.
Unfortunately, I was woefully disappointed and could not find anything I truly liked about the book. It is written more like a book of opinions, filled with no facts or references, and was, generally, rather judgmental. I thought the book would be humorous based on the title and introduction, yet I found myself distracted and concerned as I read the first chapter. It didn’t get better.
The author would provide their ideas and opinions, but nothing was based in fact or supported by facts. For instance, the author stated that a “male skank” is someone who “will moon someone.” “Mooning” someone made me think of young boys trying to play a prank, not someone who is overly sexual. Despite what I think, the author did not provide any material to support their assertion, which is where my true concern lies.
Additionally, the author made statements such as, “A butt in my face. A woman’s. At a coffeehouse. UGH” and, “Another example is the slut who brushed her breast against my breasts at a restaurant.” Yet, there is no context. Perhaps the author was sitting down near the line and someone happened to be standing near her? I would by no means call the woman a “slut” if she was just standing there. In the second instance, perhaps the author and other woman were passing one another and accidentally brushed against each other. Without details, I cannot understand another person’s actions. Even so, I could not, in good conscience, label someone in such a way.
Overall, I cannot give the book more than 1 out of 4 stars. The above issues I found with the book were just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. The entire book was formatted similarly, did not provide reference material, and had numerous grammatical errors. I cannot recommend this book to others until it is reviewed further and edited. If you are looking for a true handbook on sexuality, I recommend looking elsewhere. Further, based on the judgmental nature of the book, I have potential concerns for readers who have self-image issues. ****** [i]The hANDBOOK of Sexuality: a Semi-humorous Guide to human Sexuality [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=434828]on Bookshelves[/url] | on Amazon
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