The Mistress Contract - Couverture rigide

She And He

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ISBN 10 : 1609530640 ISBN 13 : 9781609530648

Editeur : Unbridled Books, 2011

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A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

'A sort of Fifty Shades Of Grey for the middle-aged ... a sensation' Daily Express

'An extraordinary true story' Independent

'Touted as the new Fifty Shades of Grey' Daily Mail

""The Mistress Contract" is most interesting for its honest portrayal of a long-term relationship outside the bounds of marriage. How He and She view their differences and handle their life crises is . . . revealing."
--"The New York Journal of Books"

"What shocks in "The Mistress Contract" is the discourse, not the intercourse. The Foucault, not the f#@king. As He and She go at it with the brainy chemistry of Beatrice and Benedick, the naked opinions expressed about men, women, and feminism are challenging, frequently infuriating, thought-provoking and just plain provoking, witty, poignant, and astonishingly progressive, considering the context of the recordings."
--Joni Rodgers, "Boxing the Octopus"

"This is not a book for everyone, but for the right readers, it offers a way into contemplating the making and meaning of unconventional relationships. If you're open to the questions it asks, you simply can't help but be changed in some way by "The Mistress Contract." And really, you should buy a copy if for no other reasons than 1) you know you're curious, and 2) it's sexy AND smart."
--Rebecca Schinsky, "The Booklady's Blog"
'A tantalising, no-holds-barred insight into the differences between the sexes' --Observer

'A delightful document written by two wonderfully candid (anonymous) souls' --Emily Stokes, FT Books of the Year

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Based on intimate conversations recorded during the early years of their affair, The Mistress Contract is the true story of the contract signed four decades ago between an anonymous couple (attributed in the book simply as She and He), and the unique relationship that ensued. The contract She - a highly educated, divorced woman with a successful career, three children and a history of involvement in the feminist movement - asked her lover to sign proposed the following terms: He would provide her with a home and an income, while She would provide 'mistress services' - 'All sexual acts as requested, with suspension of historical, emotional, psychological disclaimers'. He agreed to her terms, and they found a kind of happiness that more traditional forms of commitment had never provided. They talked endlessly about why this was, and then began to tape their conversations. Now 88 and 93 years old respectively, She and He are still together.

Was her suggestion a betrayal of all that she and the women of her generation had fought for? Or was it brave, honest, and radical?

Provocative, unapologetic and inspiring, The Mistress Contract shines an unflinching and utterly compelling light on relations between the sexes and is bound to spark debate.

The Mistress Contract is soon to be a Royal Court play, adapted by Abi Morgan and directed by Vicky Featherstone, starting in January 2014.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Unbridled Books
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1609530640
• ISBN 13: 9781609530648
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 164