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Name: My Secret Garden
Rating: 3.6 (10 reviews)
Author: Nancy Friday

First published in 1973, Nancy Friday’s My Secret Garden gathered detailed personal interviews with hundreds of women from diverse backgrounds. The book presents an unflinching, authentic account of women’s inner sexual fantasies, breaking taboos and sparking national debate. It remains one of the most influential works of feminist literature, continuing to resonate with women worldwide.

First publish date: 1973

Genre: Psychology/General Psychology

Authors: Nancy Friday

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