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Savage Love: Straight Answers from America's Most Popular Sex Columnist
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Dan Savage
Welcome to the hot new wave of writing about sex: "Savage Love." Columnist Dan Savage has hand-picked over 300 letters from six years worth of "Savage Love, " a no-holds-barred syndicated sex-advice column which runs in 16 papers in the United States and Canada, including The Village Voice and the San Francisco Weekly. An original and funny thinker, thr...more
Mass Market Paperbound, 256 pages
Published
October 1st 1998
by Plume Books
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I'd like to hearby nominated Terry Miller (Dan Savage's husband) for sainthood.
I realize that Dan Savage is the Howard Stern of sex advice columnists, but if his advice reflects his outlook on relationships, the man he's shared the majority of his adult life with must be a saint.
Don't get me wrong. Some of his answers are hilarious and I want to high-five him and tell him 'well said!' because some of the letters he replies to are a testament to not just bad, but non-existent se...more
I realize that Dan Savage is the Howard Stern of sex advice columnists, but if his advice reflects his outlook on relationships, the man he's shared the majority of his adult life with must be a saint.
Don't get me wrong. Some of his answers are hilarious and I want to high-five him and tell him 'well said!' because some of the letters he replies to are a testament to not just bad, but non-existent se...more
3.5 stars. I love Dan Savage's writing in his other books, and reread them repeatedly just to get his amused, acerbic, sane voice in my head. This collection of his newspaper columns is earlier writing, not as polished. And his columnist persona is more acid in tone and less warmly humorous. Still there are some very funny bits in here, and some surprisingly good advice for a newspaper column. Dan Savage still shines as a rational, thoughtful observer of people of all kinds, albeit from his...more
I have often thought that my life would be better if I could get Dan Savage to run it for me.
These collection of his advise columns is a good introduction to Savage, sometimes he gives great advise, sometimes he just mocks the querent, and at one point, for reasons I don't quite understand, he ignores the questions entirely to plug Independence Day. Whether he's telling his readers to cheat on their spouses, come out of the closet or see a psychiatric Savage Love is always a good rea...more
These collection of his advise columns is a good introduction to Savage, sometimes he gives great advise, sometimes he just mocks the querent, and at one point, for reasons I don't quite understand, he ignores the questions entirely to plug Independence Day. Whether he's telling his readers to cheat on their spouses, come out of the closet or see a psychiatric Savage Love is always a good rea...more
It's interesting as a static and rather random collection of Dan Savage's earliest advice columns, but the book has largely outserved its purpose. The reference appeal of this book is very limited, as the topics of many these columns were more relevant at the time of their original publication; and I found the entertainment appeal rather negligible, as the original Savage Love tagline of "Hey, Faggot" grated on my reading experience for the same reasons as why the Savage eventually dro...more
When I was living in Chicago I couldn't wait for the reader to come out so that I could read Savage Love. I was missing his columns, so I read this book. Even though it's almost 10 years old, his advice is still current and necessary. People of all persuasions can learn from his honesty, humor, and lack of pity for anyone.
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An incredibly funny, raw, and insightful book that sheds light on and gives advice on everything from relationships and dating to really solid S&M techniques. Even the parts of the book that may not pertain to you, are incredibly funny. Super quick and easy read, and if you haven't already, do check out his column.
This is a fun book to read on the bus, as anyone glancing at your page is likely to be assaulted with the words "fuck", "cock" and/or "pussy". Heh. Anyway, it's an entertaining and informative read. I sped through it a few short hours. Savage makes for a funny, breezy and usually well-informed advisor.
My only warning is that when it comes to the subjects on which you might disagree with the author, your head is likely to go 'splodey at the conviction wit...more
My only warning is that when it comes to the subjects on which you might disagree with the author, your head is likely to go 'splodey at the conviction wit...more
Dan Savage is a national treasure and this book is a great compilation of his mid-90s columns. I think he is funnier and more insightful now, but this is a good read.
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This was okay for me. It was funny and a relaxing read. Some of the questions I am frankly puzzled why people would ask them.
Dan Savage should be required reading for high school Health classes. I think if my students read his books they would be more accepting and make less mistakes.
This cost me 25 cents at a used book sale. That was about the appropriate price.
hilarious and informative
advice,pop
The best of Savage's sex advice column. Entertaining in that Savage is funny and people are weird. I certainly enjoyed it, but I don't really have any deep thoughts. Just:</lj-cut> people are 1) dumb about sex and relationships and 2) into some kinky shit. But then I knew all that.
Note: I got my copy off of BookMooch. It is 1) rather beat-up, and 2) apparently signed. "Abortion--good and good for you! [illegible scrawl that may be Savage's signature]" Huh.
Note: I got my copy off of BookMooch. It is 1) rather beat-up, and 2) apparently signed. "Abortion--good and good for you! [illegible scrawl that may be Savage's signature]" Huh.
Written in 1998 or so, Dan Savage has only improved with time. This is a compilation of some of his column from the past 7yrs or so (as of 1998). I find it highly entertaining to browse through and gain a great appreciation of the opinion of 'Savage Love' (not to mention I am addicted to his podcast).
I totally recommend this book for couples (of any variety). I shall now force my bf to read it as well and use it for reference, haha!
I totally recommend this book for couples (of any variety). I shall now force my bf to read it as well and use it for reference, haha!
There is no bad in this collection of "best of" Q & A from Dan Savage's excellent sex advice column. It's all from the early years - it was published in 1999, I think - but sex and relationships haven't really changed enough to date it at all (so to speak). I love Dan's straightforward advice, I love the wide, wild, and varied spectrum of human sexuality and curiosity, and I love this book. 'Nuff said.
I'm reading this one in a non-linear way, since it's broken into different sections.
So due to the delightful effects of insomnia, I read this almost entirely during the hours of 1 AM and 5 AM last night/this morning, so I'm not sure if my review is worth much. But I enjoyed it! He is indeed very mean to stupid people, but as I come from a family whose motto could be "do not suffer fools gladly," I found it pretty entertaining.
Mary Anne
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Dan Savage contributes to This American Life on NPR and I've really enjoyed those contributions. Considering the topic of some of his books I'm a bit wary of delving into them,so just a heads up to any friends that may see this and consider reading it, it may be pretty racy in parts.
Dan Savage is one of my heroes.
After all the stuff I've read about sex over the years, information in this book STILL surprised me.
Quick, interetsing reading. Savage calls people out for moronic thinking - it's great. He fosters more careful thought.
After all the stuff I've read about sex over the years, information in this book STILL surprised me.
Quick, interetsing reading. Savage calls people out for moronic thinking - it's great. He fosters more careful thought.
Dan is AWESOME!!!!
This is a VERY funny collection of some of Dan Savage's best letters. Definitely an eye opener that will make you laugh out loud!
Some of this book was funny. Savage's advice was, for the most part, very funny. But then there were certain sections of this book, that gave a glimpse into very sad sex lives. That wasn't funny at all. It made me sad.
Dan Savage is the voice of common sense; rude but straight and to the point. Some of his answers were so simple I wondered why I hadn't thought of them myself. Love him!
It's hard to believe that this book came out ten years ago. Mr. savage was a bit sassier back then, but his advice is almost always spot on. Love and butt sex!
yeah, i mean, you know dan savage. when he's right, he's right and when he's wrong, he's closed-minded and pig-headed. but he's always pretty quick and witty.
Dan Savage just tells it like it is. It's a collection of his columns and the kind of book you can pick up and read pieces of here and there
Advice for things I didn't know I needed advice for. Tigers, really? Chocolate chip cookies? Made me laugh out loud several times.
Excellent advice from the man.
(Fun fact: One of the questions in here is mine, but I'll never tell which one!)
(Fun fact: One of the questions in here is mine, but I'll never tell which one!)
A compilation of Savage Love columns. It's got enough bizarre and dirty questions to entertain even the filthiest of minds.
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Daniel Keenan Savage (born October 7, 1964 near Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an openly gay American sex advice columnist, author, media pundit, journalist, and newspaper editor. His strong opinions pointedly clash with both traditional conservative moral values and those put forth by what Savage has been known to call the "gay establishment." Savage has also worked as a theater d...more
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