Erica Jong has consistently used her craft to provide women with a powerful and rational voice in forging a feminist consciousness. Her work, spanning novels, poetry, and essays, delves into themes of female identity, sexuality, and profound philosophical questions. She demonstrates a mastery of historical fiction, weaving it with personal narrative, and exploring the complexities of the human condition. Her words possess a transformative power, offering inspiration and hope, as evidenced by her global reach.
Fear of Flying has sold over 26 million copies worldwide. It's a novel that has transcended place and time. Erica Jong is at the forefront of cultural debate and about to grab the zeitgeist by the throat once more.
Four decades ago, Erica Jong revolutionized the way we look at love, marriage and sex. Her world-wide bestseller, FEAR OF FLYING opened the doors for writers from Jennifer Weiner to Lena Dunham. Now she does it again by giving us powerful, new perspective on the next phase of women's lives. Full of the sly humor, deep wisdom and poignancy we know from her poetry, fiction and essays, she delivers the novel women everywhere have been waiting for... FEAR OF DYING As the afternoon of life looms over Vanessa Wonderman, she watches her parents age, attends doctor appointments with her pregnant daughter, and sits by the hospital bed of her husband, Asher, fifteen years her senior. With her best years as an actress behind her, she's discovering that beginnings are easy, but endings can be hard. Could her fountain of youth fantasies be fulfilled on zipless.com? A site inspired by the writings of her best friend, Isadora Wing, it promises "no strings attached" encounters-and Vanessa is so restless that she's willing to try anything. Fear of Dying is a daring and delightful look at what it really takes to be human and female in the 21st century. Wildly funny and searingly honest, it is a story for everyone who has ever been shaken and changed by love.
In "Sugar in My Bowl," Erica Jong collaborates with 28 esteemed female authors to present a bold collection of essays, fiction, and cartoons that celebrate female desire. This provocative work encourages open discussions about women's sexual experiences, showcasing insights with humor and intelligence.
When it comes to sex, what do women want? In this eye-opening collection, Erica Jong reveals that every woman has her own answer. Susan Cheever talks about the "excruciating hazards of casual sex," while Gail Collins recounts her Catholic upbringing in Cincinnati and the nuns who passionately forbade her from having "carnal relations." Jennifer Weiner explores how, in love, the body can play just as big a role as the heart. The octogenarians in Karen Abbott's sharp-eyed piece possess a passion that could give Betty White a run for her money. Molly Jong-Fast reflects on her unconventional upbringing and why a whole generation of young women have rejected "free love" in favor of Bugaboo strollers and Mommy-and-me yoga. Sex, it turns out, can be as fleeting, heavy, mundane, and intense as the rest of life. Indeed, as Jong states in her powerful introduction: "the truth is--sex is life."--From publisher description.
Erica Jong's memoir-a national bestseller-was probably the most wildly reviewed book of 2006. Critics called it everything from "brutally funny," "risqu? and wonderfully unrepentant," and "rowdy, self-deprecating, and endearing" to "a car wreck."* Throughout her book tour, Jong was unflappably funny, and responded to her critics with a hilarious essay on NPR's All Things Considered , which is included in this paperback edition. In addition to prominent review and feature coverage, Jong was a guest on Today and Real Time with Bill Maher . Even Rush Limbaugh flirted with Jong on his radio "I think she wants me. I think she's fantasizing about me." Love her, hate her, Jong still knows how to seduce the country and, most important, keep the pages turning.
Originally published in 1973, the groundbreaking, uninhibited story of Isadora Wing and her desire to fly free caused a national sensation. It fueled fantasies, ignited debates, and even introduced a notorious new phrase to the English language. Now, after thirty years, the revolutionary novel known as Fear of Flying still stands as a timeless tale of self-discovery, liberation, and womanhood.
Set against the backdrop of Venice, the story follows Jessica Pruitt, an actress grappling with personal loss and the challenges of aging in her profession. While exploring an old Jewish ghetto, she is mysteriously transported to sixteenth-century Venice, becoming the heroine of a Shakespearean play. Here, she embarks on a passionate romance with the young playwright, intertwining her modern struggles with the timeless themes of love and ambition. A reading group guide is also provided for deeper engagement.
'Sappho's Leap' is a journey back 2,600 years to inhabit the mind of the greatest love poet the world has ever known.
With her characteristic wit and her refreshing refusal to bow down before political correctness, Erica Jong tackles these and other issues.
Spanning one hundred years, this novel charts the history of four generations of a Jewish family in America.
