[.ca] Men in Love (ISBN 0385333420)

so good, so good:
I have owned this book for years, and I still read parts of it on occasion. "My Secret Garden" and "Forbidden Flowers" made me rethink the way I look at women's sexual fantasies, and "Men in Love" made me rethink all I knew about men. I love this book because it reveals men's deepest desires without holding anything back. It's definitely not a book for everyone, though, and there are some parts that are disturbing. But then again, all of us have parts of ourselves we are embarrassed of, and the only way to move forward is by acknowledging these parts of ourselves and finding ways to deal. Another reason this book is fabulous is because of the way the chapters are broken down by subject. So you just pick a topic that seems interesting and go right to that chapter. (Hmmm...I feel like reading about bisexuals tonight) It's instant gratification. I've been a huge Nancy Friday fan for years, and this is my favorite book by her, although "Forbidden Flowers" is a close second. It helps remind you love is complicated and can be expressed in some unusual ways. And I also like the parts where Friday discusses the fantasies. I think it's intersting even if I don't always agree with her. She has some very Freudian interpretations of the fantasies, but without all of the sexism characteristic of Freud. An awesome and important book. Even if you find it disgusting or disagree with Friday, you'll definitely learn something new about men.

Men Men Men:
This book is practically a lifetime of information on the opposite sex. I've learning so much from it that I look at people in a different way now. After reading this book, you will begin to wonder what people are really like in their privacy of their home and mind. I wouldn't say that this book is for everyone. Like many of these reviews say, there are some very disturbing fantasies, some may say that they are subhuman and degrading. But they're really not that hideous if you read them with an open mind. You will be speechless when you read some of the stories. You'll be surprised on what is actually going on in the minds of the men in the world. But it's all so interesting.. Another thing about this book is that Nancy Friday does comment throughout it. Everything, especially in the beginning, that she says has something to do with Freud. I do not agree with Freud theories so I mostly skipped some of her comments, though she does make some significant points at times. It's an educational book. You will learn a lot and that knowledge may benefit you in the future. "We're more alike than different." Absolutely.

Understand the meaning of fantasies:
What I love about Nancy Friday, and the reason I quote her extensively in my own book, is that she does more than just collect and print shocking fantasies. She explains the emotions behind them. It's important in a love relationship to understand your partner, and not just at a superficial level. Those reviewers who reject this book because it is so shocking are just the ones who really need to read it again. Nancy Friday herself sums it up very concisely, "No man can be really free in bed with a woman who is not."

Reader From PA:
I ordered this book, thinking it was something completely different than it was. I was stunned at some of the chapters. This would be a book that I had nothing in common with on any level. There are things in this book that a women would nor could relate too. I did not think this book had anything to do with the title, it was completely for someone who would be interested in very strange things if you know what I mean.

Calling the truly daring:
This book made me look at people (men and women) in a different way. Now I always wonder what people really do behind closed doors. You really have to have an open and curious mind to enjoy this book. I loved the book, though some of the stories seem a bit redundant. Also the author tends to express her opinions alot. If she was so judgemental she shouldn't have written the book.