Books by Ruth K. Westheimer and Complete Book Reviews

Ruth K. Westheimer, Author Abbeville Press $35 (180p) ISBN 978-1-55859-330-5
Well-known sex therapist Westheimer here presents a provocative, richly eclectic, inspirational collection of erotic art. Chapters proceed methodically from flirtation and seduction to foreplay, the embrace, solitary and group pleasures and conclude
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Ruth K. Westheimer, Author Warner Books $0 (225p) ISBN 978-0-446-51376-0
This autobiography by the tiny, energetic TV and radio personality ""Dr. Ruth'' is jam-packed with fascinating details about her remarkable life, both before and after she became America's most popular sex therapist. The book starts in Frankfurt,...
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Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer and Jerome E. Singerman. Quill Driver (Ingram, dist.), $16.95 trade paper (160p) ISBN 978-1-61035-211-6
The famed sex therapist Dr. Ruth and her friend Singerman undertake a pet project, examining and speculating on the messages relevant to contemporary romance as presented in ancient Greek and Roman myths. The two authors tackle famous and lesser...
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Ruth K. Westheimer, Author, Ben Yagoda, With Grand Central Publishing $28 (224p) ISBN 978-0-446-51875-8
Any realistic definition of the modern family, asserts bestselling sex therapist Westheimer, must include prominent roles for nurturing fathers, stepfamilies and grandparents, as well as for gay and lesbian parents. The so-called traditional nuclear
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Ruth K. Westheimer, Author, Diane de Groat, Illustrator MacMillan Publishing Company $14 (96p) ISBN 978-0-02-792532-6
The celebrated Dr. Ruth cordially welcomes her preteen and teenage audience, noting that ``You and I are going to have a good talk.'' And indeed, she proceeds to hold a conversation rather than deliver a lecture, liberally sprinkling her information
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Ruth K. Westheimer, Author, Steven Kaplan, With with Steven Kaplan. Madison $22.95 (230p) ISBN 978-1-56833-230-7
After authoring countless sex manuals, therapist Westheimer (aka Dr. Ruth) has joined forces with Hebrew University professor Kaplan to explore a slightly more academic (yet still bedroom-related) issue—the correlation between sex and power...
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Ruth K. Westheimer, Author, Dr Ruth K. Westheimer, Author . Univ. of Pennsylvania $19.95 (152p) ISBN 978-0-8122-3746-7
Despite her tone deafness, says Westheimer, an expert in the field of human sexuality, music has played a significant role in her life. In this touching and frequently witty account, Westheimer describes how particular melodies have been meaningful...
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Ruth K. Westheimer, Author, Pierre Lehu, With Teachers College Press $14.95 (147p) ISBN 978-0-8077-4905-0
Westheimer, Ruth K. with Pierre A. Lehu. Dr. Ruth's Guide to Teens and Sex Today: From Social Networking to Friends with Benefits. Teachers Coll. Pr., Columbia Univ. Sept. 2008. c.160p. pap. PSYCH~Sex expert and TV personality Westheimer (Dr. Ruth's
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Ruth K. Westheimer, Author, Westheimer, Author, Diane de Groat, Illustrator Aladdin Paperbacks $6.99 (96p) ISBN 978-0-689-82041-0
In this primer on sex, puberty and reproduction, the noted therapist and TV personality ""manages to touch upon those topics teens are most likely to be curious about,"" said PW. Ages 9-14. (May)
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