ITS MY PLEASURE(还我快乐：自我减压教程)

What'sy0ur pleasure? However you define it, pleasure is　vital to every woman's life--to your life especially in　today's hard-driving, hard working society. Yet most　women have lost sight of their vital need for pleasure,　and feel guilty for taking even ten minutes for them-selves- they don't want to seem self-indulgent, or theycan't afford the time, or they're too busy taking care of　other people instead of themselves.
For your own sake and ultimately for your loved　ones it's high time you dropped the guilt and took　backy0ur pleasure. In It's My Pleasure, Maria Rodale,
the dynamic leader of a powerful lifestyle corporation　who successfully revolutionized her own business, and Maya Rodale, her talented writer daughter, show you how to create a pleasure revolution in your own life--to stop hiding your pleasure and incorporate it fully into everything you do, no matter what your age, situation, or religious background. In the Rodales' exciting vision of every　woman's potential, pleasure is　not a simple, momentary experience to be segregated
into a few minutes a day. It's endemic to women's bod- ies, minds, and experiences on Earth. And it's essential foryoztr health and success.

Book Description
Pleasure: The state -- or feeling -- of being pleased, gratified, delighted. A source of enjoyment. Sensual gratification. What's your pleasure? However you define it, pleasure is vital to every woman's life -- to your life -- especially in today's hard-driving, hard-working society. Yet most women have lost sight of their vital need for pleasure, and feel guilty for taking even ten minutes for themselves -- they don't want to seem self-indulgent, or they can't afford the time, or they're too busy taking care of other people instead of themselves. For your own sake -- and ultimately for your loved ones -- it's high time you dropped the guilt and took back your pleasure. In It's My Pleasure, Maria Rodale, the dynamic leader of a powerful lifestyle corporation who successfully revolutionized her own business, and Maya Rodale, her talented writer-daughter, show you how to create a pleasure revolution in your own life -- to stop hiding your pleasure and incorporate it fully into everything you do, no matter what your age, situation, or religious background. In the Rodales' exciting vision of every woman's potential, pleasure is not a simple, momentary experience to be segregated into a few minutes a day. It's endemic to women's bodies, minds, and experiences on Earth. And it's essential for your health and success. Drawing from their years of research into women's history -- including the suppressed ancient Goddess religions -- as well as the latest scientific findings, the Rodales prove that, for women, pleasure is the path to freedom, happiness, and self-fulfillment. To show us the myriad ways to find satisfaction and become the heroines of our own lives, they conduct lively interviews with ""Pleasure Revolutionaries"" including scientist Helen Fisher, historian Riane Eisler, writers Julia Quinn and Ruth Reichl, and gourmet pioneer Alice Waters. They also profile inspiring heroines from history -- adventurous, colorful women from all over the world and all walks of life -- from the fictional Nancy Drew and Dagny Taggart and powerful mythic figures such as Inanna and Mary Magdalene to popular artists Georgia O'Keeffe and Madonna, romance novelists George Sand and Nora Roberts, and activist Victoria Woodhull, who was the first woman to run for president. These Pleasure Revolutionaries also prove that change, self-discovery, and self-improvement don't have to involve suffering. Synthesizing their findings into a practical, affirming philosophy, the Rodales spice it with their own experiences, fun tips, and lists, and fuse it into appealing, realistic guidance for life, love, friendship, and romance. It's My Pleasure celebrates women's voices, insights, and experiences in a format that any woman can use to take action, create positive change, meet the highs and lows of a demanding world, and develop confidence, optimism...and lasting pleasure.

From Publishers Weekly
In this unconventional dual-memoir/self-help book, Maria Rodale, the vice-chairman of Rodale Inc., and her daughter Maya tell women how they focus on their own pleasure, from spending time alone to the use of a vibrator (which college-age Maya prefers to the boys she knows). Maria's and Maya's stories make for a compelling and honest pair of case studies that illuminate the different experiences of the two generations; in a discussion of following one's heart, Maria details how she reshaped Rodale, while Maya shares her decision to transfer from a small Connecticut college to bustling New York University in the wake of 9/11. How readers can translate these inspiring examples into their own lives is less clear. The advice included is simple; for example, sleeping naked, dining alone in a restaurant. The 30 short chapters also include profiles of "Pleasure Revolutionaries," women through history (from Mary Magdalene to Madonna) who the Rodales say demonstrate that pleasure-seeking "is an ancient, sacred path." Profiles based on interviews with contemporary women, such as romance writer Julia Quinn, are stronger than the minibios of historical figures. Emphasis on their strong beliefs in the power of ancient goddess worship and romance novels won't resonate with everyone, but their vivid personal stories could inspire many readers to seek their own pleasure. (May 3)


Book Dimension
length: (cm)22.5 　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　 width:(cm)14.9

INTRODUCTION
SECTION ONE: What's Your Pleasure? First, Find Yourself
1. GO TO YOUR ROOM: Pleasure starts
　　The pleasure of Sundays--Maria
in the quiet of your own heart
A bed~office~dining~living room of my own--Maya
DO IT: Be alone in your room for two uninterrupted hours
LIST: Top ten things to do alone in your room
IN HER OWN VOICE: Georgia O'Keeffe
PLEASURE REVOLUTIONARY: Georgia O'Keeffe
2. USE YOUR FEAR AS YOUR GUIDE: Pleasure may seem scary at first, but it doesn't bite
Facing my faux fears--Maria
A life lived in fear Is a life half lived--Maya
DO IT: Make a list of your fears and tackle one of them
LIST: Things we thankfully don't have to be afraid of anymore
United States, anyway
N HER OWN VOICE: Nancy Drew
PLEASURE REVOLUTIONARY
Nancy Drew, girl detective
3. BE CURIOUS: Pleasure appears when you search for it
Tell me why--Maria
Pan d o ra's "box "--Maya
DO IT: Research something you are curious about
LIST: The questions we asked ourselves which led to us writing this book
IN HER OWN VOICE: Dr. Helen Fisher
PLEASURE REVOLUTIONARY: Helen Fisher, doctor of love
4. DISCOVER WHAT YOU LIKE AND DON'T LIKE: Pleasure is personal
The long and torturous process of finding out--Maria
You don't have to like it. Just try it--Maya
DO IT: Make a list of everything you really like and really don't like
LIST: Ten things worth trying
IN HER OWN VOICE: Veronica Franco
PLEASURE REVOLUTIONARY: Veronica Franco--The sacred prostitute
5. EXAMINE YOUR RELIGION: Pleasure is embedded in the roots of all religions, but threatened in the translation
Losing my religion, finding my faith--Maria
What's so funny about peace, love, and understanding--Maya
DO IT: Pretend you had to create your own religion
LIST: Six things religion got right
IN HER OWN VOICE: Riane Eisler
PLEASURE REVOLUTIONARY: Riane Eisler, professor of pleasure
6.UNDERSTAND OUR LONG AND ILLUSTRIOUS TRADITION
Pleasure is ancient
How my paradigm changed--Maria
Taking off the corset--Maya
DO IT: Delve into our common history
LIST: Seeing our holidays in a new light
IN HER OWN VOICE: Mary Magdalene
PLEASURE REVOLUTIONARY: Mary Magdalene
7.ENJOY YOUR BODY: Pleasure starts inside of you
From shame and guilt to acceptance~Maria
Bodily fictions--Maya
DO IT: Sleep naked
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IN THE END
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INDEX