Don't
Blame It On Rio
The Real Deal Behind Why Men Go To Brazil for Sex
by Jewel Woods
Grand Central Publishing
Every generation or so a book comes along that is
certain to incite controversy. Michele Wallace’s
manifesto Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman did
just that in 1976 and now DON’T BLAME IT ON RIO: The
Real Deal Behind Why Men Go To Brazil for Sex by Jewel
Woods and Karen Hunter follows suit. A twenty-first
century wake-up call that mixes issues of race, gender,
class and sex, DON’T BLAME IT ON RIO will have
conversations flowing at breakneck speed at book clubs,
barbershops, beauty parlors and restaurants everywhere.
Based
on research surveys for Woods’ doctoral dissertation,
the book explores a seldom-discussed cultural trend:
middle-class African-American men’s sexual adventures
with the women of Brazil. Woods, a social worker and
former guidance counselor, has spent much of his
professional life talking to men about male
accountability and the things that are important to
them. These men gave him a look into the sex tourism
business that was first explored in “Blame It on Rio,”
the provocative article based on Woods’ research, in
Essence magazine (2006). While that piece by scholar and
historian William Jelani Cobb sought to investigate
rumors surrounding the trend, Woods and Hunter tackle
the subject head on with not just the how, but dealing
with the why men are traveling to Rio to indulge.
The book provides tips on how women can notice certain
behaviors in their partners and suggestions on how to
deal with dire circumstances. Woods’ explains that in
writing this book he’s hoping for “more information than
excitement.” DON’T BLAME IT ON RIO is sure to get both.
This book will fly off the shelves into the briefcases
and book bags of men, and the handbags of women who,
after reading it, may embark on the arduous journey of
discovery and honest communication.
List Price: $23.99 - Price: $16.31 - You Save: $7.68
(32%)
The January Girl
by Goldie Taylor
Grand Central Publishing
At a time in her life when things were falling apart,
Thandy never thought she would’ve allowed a man to come
to her rescue, let alone a married one. Their affair
could have continued if Thandy hadn't learned from
Jack's bitter wife that he had taken up with yet another
woman. Thandy, having fought her whole life for
everything she has achieved, realizes the true measure
of her strength. But fate intervenes and sets into
motion a series of events leading to a shocking climax
that changes everything forever.
|
The January Girl Excerpt |
|
|
|
Top |
But she knew that Dr.
Jackson Gabrielle was different the minute they met. And
indeed, Jack knew that this enchanting creature was
meant for him, despite the fact that he was already
married.
Thandy and Jack's decade-long affair might have been
continued indefinitely, the hard-working attorney and
the high-profile surgeon scraping together moments for
each other out of their crazed schedules, if Thandy
hadn't learned from Jack's bitter wife that he had taken
up with yet another woman. Thandy moves on, leaving Jack
in Atlanta for a big job in Chicago. Jack, used to
getting everything he has ever wanted with ease, is
forced to figure out what it takes to hold on to
something he loves. And Thandy, having fought her whole
life for everything she has achieved, realizes the true
measure of her strength. But fate intervenes and sets
into motion a series of events leading to a shocking
climax that changes everything forever.
Goldie’s site is
www.goldietaylor.net
List Price: $13.99 - Price: $11.89 - You Save: $2.10 (15%)
