The Other Side of Desire, (Paperback)

from cissa

While the subject matter is compelling- what is a "kink", and how does it come about?- this book offers very little in the way of insights or information. One problem is that the author seems overly credulous: he takes the word of his subjects, be they paraphiliacs or scientists- without weighin...

from markfinl

This book tells the story of four individuals who have sexual interests that are, to a greater or lesser degree, outside the mainstream. The author talks to foot fetishist, a dominatrix, a amputee fetishist and a convicted molester about their desires and how their desires affect their lives. I t...

from Githzerai

More a collection of four extended essays than a book, this book is slightly uneven, but still powerful. Daniel Berger zooms close in on an individual subject rather than approaching a topic from the macro level. Whether or not this works for you is likely a matter of taste.

from earthforms

This was really creepy and I couldn't finish it. It really felt like the author was just getting his rocks off by describing pedophile's activities..