The books is interesting, but, I think that, in a way, it has something to do with how the MC sees and perceives sex and sexuality. Even the reviewer says that that book isn't a guide to a fulfilling love life. In the end, having sex can be either a good way for someone to feel better - release & hormonal cause, either a way to 'search' his/her sexuality.
@NZPIEFACE No comment haha but that isnt the point of the book. the point is that he was lacking in one area of his life like most of us and tried using naked women to fill the void and failed
... That killed my joy:|... Anyway, there was a topic on NUF where I've found few interesting opinions on this subject. What's interesting on that book is the fact that, in the end, the MC has to compare his experiences with two sources of notions: social ones (where, usually, having sex is a must) and that of that Chassid.
Here, I'll quote it for you: " I enjoyed reading about the Chassid’s immersion therapy techniques, and recognized the narrative therapy methods employed to help Jack rewrite his own story and take control of his life."
"He begins to feel accepted by others, and understands what it takes to have a healthy and fulfilling relationship; knowing that the sexual fantasies and flings of his past were just a repeat of the anger and confusion he felt as a child. "
"Tired of meaningless flings and constant feelings of misery and self-doubt, Jack wants to figure out why he’s never been able to find a stable, loving relationship, and why he never feels good enough for anyone. He asks himself: “Why is there a throbbing hurt inside me that never leaves?”
Yep. I think that he was insecure. In a way, he tried to find fulfillment in such actions. The act in itself isn't wrong, what's wrong(?) is the value that he gives to it. I think that the whole idea is explained in the book. Beside that, the summary points out that the cause of his insecurity was caused by his education; better said, the lack of a good and healthy education.
@CDLevit The year is still fresh do not allow anything to kill your joy. I was searching for "exhausted man" and it came up in search results. It was serendipity. There is a line from the book in a google preview when he or his wife said that something about feeling exhausted
I see. Like @Azure Blaze said.. we can choose not to give value to the 'new year' as, in fact, there's no new begining. In a way, that's appliable to me.
I also find interesting books when I search for images for my avatar.
Personally I disagree. I believe that we cannot control what others say or do but we can control our reaction. A positive reaction while not ignoring an issue is important. I had a not so good day but I deliberated on it, focused on the positives, scolded myself for overreacting and planned how to prevent such from happening in the future
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