the naked truth // leslie morgan

published: 2019

pages: 250

read: 6/8-21/2019

book: 42 in 2019

SYNOPSIS

When Leslie Morgan divorced after a twenty-year marriage, both her self-esteem and romantic optimism were shattered. She was determined to avoid the cliché of the “lonely, middle-aged divorcée” lamenting her stretch marks and begging her kids to craft her online dating profile. Instead, Leslie celebrated her independence with an audacious plan: she would devote a year to seeking out five lovers in hopes of unearthing the erotic adventures and authentic connections long missing from her life.

Clumsy and clueless at first, she overcame mortifying early missteps, buoyed by friends and blind faith. And so she found men at yoga class, the airport, and high school reunions—all without the torture of dating websites. Along the way she uncovered new truths about sex, aging, men, self-confidence, and what it means to be an older woman today.

Packed with fearless, evocative details, The Naked Truth is a rare, unexpected, and wildly entertaining memoir about a soccer mom who rediscovers the magic of sexual and emotional connection, and the lasting gifts of reveling in your femininity at every age.

MY THOUGHTS

tbh, 100% i only read this because the author and i share the same name and because i liked the cover.....but isnt that how ya find some good ones?

but yea, this is a story about Leslie and her married life that led to her not being married anymore.

she had been in her marriage for years and stayed in it for years even after she knew it had ended.

prior to this marriage, she had been in an abusive relationship. one where it even went as far as him holding a gun to her head telling her he would end it all if she didn't behave and all this other shit.

so why did she stay in her second marriage knowing it was over? well because after physical abuse, she didn't realize that there was such a thing as emotional abuse.

she details the end of her marriage and how he would belittle her and the deterioration of the marriage.

then she talks about discovering herself.
herself, her relationships with others, her sexuality, her...everything.
she makes this deal where she'll date for a year, she'll date x amount of guys (i forgot how many guys. not that it was that many i just genuinely do not remember) and she'll rediscover herself.

and then she does.

and some where fun and some were great and some led to a relationship.....and it all led to her realizing that it's hard to break habits.

overall, this book is about self discovery.
so if you're into that, then this is the book for you.

i did like it. it just took me awhile. and maybe it took me a while because this isn't my usual read. but i should note that it does reference a lot of her sexual activities so....if that's not your cup of tea then don't read this.

but yea....
(it seems like i dont have a lot to say about this book but that's just what happens when you snooze on "reviews"....)

thanks for reading!