5 Star Review
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Editorial Book Review:
By Solange Roe
Sam L. Feldman's "Hookups, Hiccups, and Happenstances" is a wild and enticing look at the libertine world of the 1960s and 1970s. It captures the essence of a time marked by sexual freedom and culture change. This book of thirteen clearly sexy short stories is all about Butch, a character who embodies the spirit of the Sexual Revolution and is both interesting and daring. Feldman uses Butch's adventures to tell a lively story that both praises and criticizes the changing attitudes and norms of the time.
People who read the book will meet Butch, a man who thinks he is the luckiest and happiest person in the world because he has a loving family, a successful job, and what seems like an endless supply of sexual adventures.
Feldman's writing is risky and shocking because it goes deep into the explicit and often taboo parts of Butch's life. It's full of details that take the reader to famous places like the Playboy Club and the hot beaches of the Bahamas, where the rules of the time are both praised and criticized. The stories explore desire and dream without holding back, giving a real and sometimes funny look at the search for pleasure.
One of the book's strengths is that it balances sexiness with historical information. Feldman skillfully includes references to the culture and social climate of the 1960s and 1970s, creating an interesting and educational tapestry. Music, celebrities, and important events of the time are woven into Butch's experiences, giving the story more depth and realism. The historical background not only makes the stories more interesting, but it also makes you think about how the Sexual Revolution changed relationships between people.
But the collection does more than just have sexy material for fun. It also gives a complex picture of relationships and sex encounters, exploring the idea that love and sex don't always have to happen at the same time to be satisfying and important. Feldman shows Butch's interactions with different women, all of whom are brave and smart. These descriptions go against common ideas of romance and closeness, suggesting that two people can share beautiful ideas and interests without having a deeper emotional connection.
At the end of the story, there is a rewarding romantic climax that ties together Butch's sexual adventures with a deeper look at his journey. Feldman's writing is clear and interesting. It grabs the reader's attention with its vivid details and in-depth looks at the complicated nature of human desire.
In conclusion, Sam L. Feldman's book is a brave and exciting look at sexuality in the 1960s. It's fun to read and makes you think because it has plenty of frank stories and facts about the past. It questions what most people think they know about sex and relationships. This book is great for fans of erotica because it has Feldman's stories about Butch's trips. The stories have both good and bad things to say about the free spirit of the time.
About the Author
Sam L. Feldman
Sam Feldman and his wife, Nancy, live in upstate New York, where they raised two children, a son and a daughter. Sam began an insurance and financial planning career in 1962. He's now the author of two books, most recently Hookups, Hiccups and Happenstances: A Book of Erotic Short Stories of the Sexual Revolution. Previously, he wrote When Caring Isn't Enough, a useful tool for experienced long term care insurance agents and anyone who is worried about aging and its effects on quality of life.
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