Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Why all the controversy?

"FIFTY SHADES BABY...FIFTY SHADES"



I really do have a hard time understanding the controversy over this trilogy?  Being mildly intelligent {personal opinion of course} I can understand societies need to hold women to a different standard than our male counterparts when it comes to these sorts of "naughty" topics, so I do of course understand, but I am out to make a point here.  

Example:  County libraries in the state of Florida had a ban on the book series that has only just recently been lifted.  FLORIDA!  I lived in Tampa, and in Tallahassee and let me tell you there isn't much conservative left in Florida.  I remember going to the bookstore when I lived in Brandon with my then two year old daughter and being ENRAGED because right behind the counter on the shelf {with the naughty bit covered but still} penthouse, playboy and the like were readily visible and available for the "the convenience of the masses". 

{INSERT POINT NUMBER 1...we are talking about literary work here not pornographic photographs!} 

{INSERT POINT NUMBER 2...The books are GREAT!!  I have read hundreds of romance novels in my day...ask anyone that has known me since I was 13...and these books are good!}

{INSERT POINT NUMBER 3...Take that scary first step down off of that dangerously high horse and read a few chapters...I dare you not to become engrossed}

Let's all continue to glorify the Hugh Heffners of the world {no offense Mr. H} but give me a break...just because it isn't marketed for men???  Really....it's like we have returned to the days of Henry VIII's Tudor England!  

NO SPOILERS HERE

Book 1 is all about how this remarkably damaged and deep man and naive but extremely grounded young 
woman who share a connection like the kind we women day dream about....yeah you know the one I mean;)

Book 2 is a continuation of the story.  The first book is a cliff hanger so Book 2 picks right up and is my favorite of the three.

Book 3 finishes up the journey for these two people. 

I can't say much else because I don't want to ruin it for all you naysayers that are secretly dying to read it...however, the "chemistry"  {I'm laughing....seriously;:} between these two is incredible and I would highly suggest it for anyone who loves a good romance.

One last thought on this subject before I leave you....Christian Grey wants a Brunette that likes to eat!!  Sweet Justice ladies!


2 comments:

  1. As the first guy poster on your blog, let me say I agree all around. Bought the books for my wife and she enjoyed them. She can't wait for the movie and said the plot was great. I got no issues.

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  2. You know...that is why I love you so much Shawn...because you are so smart. If anything you would think all men would be buying their women these books to encourage stirring of "creativity" within the confines of the relationship. You know you are my favorite oldest male cousin;)

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