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Sue William Silverman’s memoir traces her struggle with the belief that sex is love, a conviction rooted in early abuse by her father. She recounts her college years in Boston, an early marriage in Galveston, and a life marked by self‑destructive sexual behavior. Facing emotional and spiritual ruin, she seeks help from a trusted therapist, ultimately learning to differentiate the fleeting thrill of dangerous encounters from the lasting promise of genuine love and self‑respect.
First publish date: May 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Sue William Silverman
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