| Aphrodite in Jeans is a collection of essays that discuss a range of issues that affect women in mid-life. The preview version contains a selection of excerpts from the final book. Read excerpts by clicking on the links below. |
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The Day I Understood Little Red Sports Cars |
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"This is my dirty little secret. . . . " |
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The Aphrodite Phase |
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"I think women who fall under the spell of Aphrodite during mid-life are far luckier than the ones who drink the divine juice earlier on. . . ." |
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The Napalm Incident |
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"I hated that little fucking tuft right over the top of the crack. . . ." |
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Context Sensitivity |
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"The paramedics burst into the restaurant, their bright bulky uniforms creating instant chaos. . . ." |
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Prague |
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"I loved his words. His words didn’t just move; they were break dancers on the hot sidewalks of New York. . . ." |
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Citizens of Different Countries |
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"Evan is 20 years younger than I am. . . ." |
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The Berm |
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"We settle in on the beach, picking a place right where the sand slopes down to meet the water. . . ." |
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Purple Flowers |
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"Where is my husband in all this? . . . " |
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Breaking New Ground |
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"In my new apartment I’ve carved out a small space for a garden. . . ." |
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Dances With Co-Workers |
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"After about a week of non-stop togetherness, I feel a shift in his demeanor. . . ." |
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You Had Me at ‘No’ |
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"I fancy myself a connoisseur of unavailable men. . . ." |
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Owners of the Dream |
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"I go to my old house tonight for my ex-husband’s 40th birthday. . . ." |
