{"product_id":"erection-von-david-thomas","title":"Erection","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor decades, news outlets have described sexual misconduct by prominent men, ranging from indecent exposure and molestation to spousal abuse, rape, and murder. And while social movements have empowered women to add their stories to these headlines, so much inappropriate sexual behavior happens below the radar and is treated as natural, normal, or is excused-because \"boys will be boys,\" or worse, \"she asked for it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Erection, author David Thomas narrates his young, repressed childhood and the pattern of \"thinking with his crotch\" that haunted his life. After growing up trying to sexually escalate every interaction with a woman, David finds himself the teenage husband in a shotgun marriage that would last twelve years and produce two daughters he adores and abandons. Then divorcing his first wife for a trophy wife and a decade of sexual pleasure, David's life would spiral into addiction and pain that wounded everyone the marriages touched. It would be only after his second divorce crippled his son when David would discover the right role for passionate sex in an intimate relationship. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErection is a story of the human damage ordinary men create when they follow their hormones and their culture's permission to pursue aggressive sexual activity unreflectively and to avoid at all costs reflecting on and communicating about their sexuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlueink:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\". . . a mature, reflective delight to read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thomas writes in spare, organic prose. . . .\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The title of this book has shock value, but it's inaccurate.  Erection: A Memoir \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e isn't about a body part.  Rather, it's the story of a whole man who was very\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emuch a product of his time.  With self-criticism and compassion offered in \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eequal measures, the narrative provides a thoughtful  and compelling reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e journey.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKirkus:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A frank exploration of men's sexuality. . . .\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thomas writes clearly and precisely. . . .\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"More nuanced and broader in scope than its provocative title suggests.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The title. . .moves beyond the obvious phallic reference. . .to include a \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e construction metaphor, that is, the building of a satisfying career, personal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e life, and physical home. . . .  The book addresses a wide array of topics, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e including the pressures and temptations of academia, the exhilaration and \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e trappings of social mobility, and the tragedy of substance abuse . . . .\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"thoughtful introduction and epilogue. . .situates his story amid current \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e debates about appropriate male behavior via the #Me Too Movement and a \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e whole myriad of contentious cultural issues surrounding sex.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\". . . a thorough, humane approach to human sexuality, seen through one \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e man's experiences.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"encourages men to talk about their sexuality, take responsibility for their\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e choices, and quit making decisions based on sex and self.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Refreshingly, Erection focuses on .  . how men can empower and dignify their \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esexual needs without preying on women.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\". . . many smart, succinct insights about how young people develop their \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esexual beliefs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\". . . complex and moving.  Chapters are tight and well structured.  The \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epersonal story unspools effortlessly, and Thomas' voice is clear and strong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aw-variant-hidden-subtitle-div\" id=\"aw-variant-subtitle-9781532050015\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Memoir\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Autorenwelt Shop","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover - 9781532050015","offer_id":57527896965445,"sku":"9781532050015","price":22.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0622\/files\/26005b56-ecbb-4879-9150-e02c0e2122b7.jpg?v=1774757221","url":"https:\/\/shop.autorenwelt.de\/en\/products\/erection-von-david-thomas","provider":"Autorenwelt Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}