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What Women Want

Conversations on Desire, Power, Love and Growth

Maxine Mei-Fung Chung author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:8th Feb '24

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This book offers an insightful exploration of womanhood through personal stories, encouraging women to embrace their desires and identities.

In What Women Want, psychotherapist Maxine Mei-Fung Chung presents a profound exploration of womanhood through the lens of her patients' experiences. The narrative follows various women, including a young bride-to-be confronting her sexuality, a mother wrestling with her identity, and a pensioner discovering love later in life. Each story is a testament to the diverse challenges and triumphs women face, providing readers with an intimate look at their desires and struggles.

Chung's approach is both empathetic and courageous, as she unpacks the complexities of femininity and the societal expectations that shape women's lives. Through her insightful conversations, she reveals the fears and secrets that often go unspoken, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's desires as a path to healing and empowerment. The book encourages women to embrace their wants and needs, fostering a sense of liberation.

Ultimately, What Women Want serves as a valuable contribution to the ongoing dialogue about women's rights and self-expression. It invites readers to reflect on their own lives, encouraging a deeper understanding of what it means to be a woman in today's world. With its rich insights and relatable narratives, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of female desire and identity.

This début from a leading psychotherapist is an enthralling, intersectional investigation of female desire * Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller *
I couldn't stop thinking about these women's stories. The best book on female desire and longing since Three Women * Abigail Bergstrom, author of What a Shame *
Maxine's book is insightful, tender and brilliant. I am enraptured by these women's stories. * Katy Hessel, Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Story of Art without Men *
A rich and intimate examination of female desire, Maxine's book is full of wisdom and insight. I cannot recommend it enough * Julia Samuel *
A compelling read * Sally Huband *

ISBN: 9781529156072

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 18mm

Weight: 213g

304 pages