Naked At Lunch, A reluctant nudist`s adventures in the clothing optional world

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  CabotCheese

  May 28, 2015

  Thanks for heads up. I just pre-oredered the Kindle version which comes out on June 2nd.

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  outothebakyrdOriginal Poster

  May 28, 2015

  I preordered the book before print and it took 2 months. I forgot I had even ordered it.

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  outothebakyrdOriginal Poster

  May 30, 2015

  Kinda cool. The author is now my FB friend.

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  John

  May 30, 2015

  From what you have read so far, would this be a good book to give a reluctant wife to help her "understand."

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  outothebakyrdOriginal Poster

  May 30, 2015

  [quote]From what you have read so far, would this be a good book to give a reluctant wife to help her "understand."[/quote] I am in a similar situation.. Without knowing anything about your wife I can Only say I hope so. I think many people could gain a different perspective on life itself be they nude or not.

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  jason

  May 31, 2015

  is this book sold by amazon?the actual hold in your hand book with pages?

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  jaybirds

  May 31, 2015

  Picked my copy up yesterday at a local bookstore where the author will be appearing on Wed. evening.
  Just finished it, and it's a very well-written look at our world told frankly, but with enough humor that's not snarky or condesending.
  Highly recommended for anyone nudist or not, interested in the social aspect of nudism.
  

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  outothebakyrdOriginal Poster

  Jun 1, 2015

  [quote]Picked my copy up yesterday at a local bookstore where the author will be appearing on Wed. evening.
  Just finished it, and it's a very well-written look at our world told frankly, but with enough humor that's not snarky or condesending.
  Highly recommended for anyone nudist or not, interested in the social aspect of nudism.
  [/quote] Well put ... I'm still reading and liking

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  jaybirds

  Jun 3, 2015

  Links to reviews in the LA Times, LA Weekly, and an interview on a local NPR station:
  
  http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-mark-haskell-smith-20150531-story.html
  
  http://www.laweekly.com/arts/why-do-people-like-to-be-naked-in-public-5631042
  
  http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2015/06/02/43084/the-man-who-went-undercover-to-understand-the-grow/

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  outothebakyrdOriginal Poster

  Jun 6, 2015

  [quote]A book by Mark Haskell Smith...Yes an actual book with paper pages. I started reading it yesterday and I have to say it is pretty good so far. Any one else reading this or even heard about it? I am only on page 50 but not disappointed.
  Okay I've only gone another 30 pages but wow they were food. !! So My next chapter is The Rise of Nudist Clubs in America, page 80.

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• ME

  Member

  Jun 6, 2015

  Looks like and interesting read, and seems to be getting favourable reviews around the place. I've added it to my Kindle wishlist
  
  Cheers
  

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  jerome

  Jun 16, 2015

  just finished the book, it was a great read!!

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  CabotCheese

  Jun 24, 2015

  Finished reading the book and did enjoy it a lot. The author was openly critical of the clubs/resorts being too strict and essentially not catering to young nudists, who now have their own nude movement. He also felt that resorts have focused more on non-sexual nudity and while deemphasizing ecology and conservation which were initial core values.  I too believe that not appealing to the youth is an issue. He is convinced resorts will die out, I'm not so pessimistic and believe many will reinvent and survive.
  I was puzzled when the author indicated Cypress Cove is couples only and single guys aren't welcome, my experience last year was just the opposite and they have a healthy attitude with regard to cell phone use. He also indicated the restaurant was frequented by clothed or parity clothed customers. I and many others were naked without issues, breakfast lunch and dinner.
  The concluding chapters were very rewarding. The author was not convinced to become a lifelong nudist, but he is convinced that society has it all wrong and that nudity in all contexts is a reasonable goal for nudists and society.
  The author did seem to favor the swinger scene more than traditional nudism, which is fine, that's his choice.
  
  

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  nudemaster58

  Mar 20, 2016

  I do not know if the adverteriser was Cabot or the Irish Cheese... I was a grandchild and its grandparent and the child was asked how the chesse was produced. The parent stated the cow. Then the kid said to be P. C. may we ask the cow to put on clothes?. So first us now production farm animals? GIVE US A BREAK,! THE ALMIGHTY did not put any one on this earth with clothing. Nor did Noah, the animals, Coco Chanel, Hugo Boss, Brook Bros, Vera Wang or Grranimals before boarding the Ark. So let us start us christian judeo scriptures to help us with our laws

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• ME

  Member

  Mar 20, 2016

  I too read the kindle version.  Great reading.

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  CabotCheese

  Mar 21, 2016

  [quote]I do not know if the adverteriser was Cabot or the Irish Cheese... I was a grandchild and its grandparent and the child was asked how the chesse was produced. The parent stated the cow. Then the kid said to be P. C. may we ask the cow to put on clothes?. So first us now production farm animals? GIVE US A BREAK,! THE ALMIGHTY did not put any one on this earth with clothing. Nor did Noah, the animals, Coco Chanel, Hugo Boss, Brook Bros, Vera Wang or Grranimals before boarding the Ark. So let us start us christian judeo scriptures to help us with our laws[/quote]Is your comment with regard to this book, or some advert you saw?
  Just not getting the context of your commentary.

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  noodengr2

  Mar 26, 2016

  I read the paper version,   enjoyed it, sent the author a thank you for a good read, and am  now his FB friend.

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