The Naked Truth, Leslie Morgan
The Naked Truth, Leslie Morgan
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The Naked Truth
A Memoir

Author: Leslie Morgan

Narrator: Leslie Morgan

Unabridged: 8 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/21/2019


Synopsis

Newly divorced and determined to reclaim her life, Leslie Morgan, bestselling author of Crazy Love and Mommy Wars, decided to spend a year searching for five new lovers in this “highly stimulating story of a midlife education” and “steamy, liberating tale of self-exploration and self-love” (Kirkus Reviews).

When Leslie Morgan divorced after a twenty-year marriage, both her self-esteem and romantic optimism were shattered. She was determined to avoid the cliché of the “lonely, middle-aged divorcée” lamenting her stretch marks and begging her kids to craft her online dating profile. Instead, Leslie celebrated her independence with an audacious plan: she would devote a year to seeking out five lovers in hopes of unearthing the erotic adventures and authentic connections long missing from her life.

Clumsy and clueless at first, she overcame mortifying early missteps, buoyed by friends and blind faith. And so she found men at yoga class, the airport, and high school reunions—all without the torture of dating websites. Along the way she uncovered new truths about sex, aging, men, self-confidence, and what it means to be a woman over fifty today.

Packed with fearless, evocative details, The Naked Truth is a rare, unexpected, and wildly entertaining memoir about a soccer mom who rediscovers the magic of sexual and emotional connection, and the lasting gifts of reveling in your femininity at every age.

About Leslie Morgan

Leslie Morgan is the New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Love and The Naked Truth and former columnist for The Washington Post. Her TED talk, “From the Ivy League to a Gun at My Head,” has over 10 million views and has been translated into over thirty languages. She has appeared on Anderson Cooper 360, NPR, the Today show, MSNBC, and Fox News. She holds a BA in English from Harvard University and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Leslie on May 20, 2019

Brave and beautiful! Leslie Morgan inspires both awe and intimacy in this cross between Eat, Pray Love & Fifty Shades. As the editor of Mommy Wars, she guided me through my breakout essay and later admitted she could see my divorce looming between the lines. Turns out, I was suffering from a kind of......more

Goodreads review by Marilyn on July 13, 2019

I'm still trying to gather my thoughts about this book. It was an interesting read and very fun at times to live vicariously through Leslie's five flings (one serious "relationship" if you can call it that), but something about this book made me uncomfortable and it's not about the sex. I was kind o......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on September 06, 2019

A fun, mindless romp. Not too much to take seriously in this book. Three stars instead of two because it will undoubtedly make some people remember that being happy is your own job first, not someone else’s.......more

Goodreads review by Katie on July 25, 2019

I think maybe my subconscious brought me to this book because I was missing Vivian’s voice from City of Girls!! I had not heard of it but it was in the new books section at our tiny Hampshire library. I devoured this memoir and loved every bit. It was definitely vivid with details on the post divorc......more

Goodreads review by Vivian on June 04, 2019

I would like to give a huge thanks to Simon & Schuster for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review. ►Disclaimer: I am not rating the memoir based on the story. This is obviously the author telling people about a chunk of her life. I am rating this based on how well she was able to......more