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A vivid guide f By Lisa Frucht Our Bod 1st, OurulvM by the Boston WnmAn'* OAAL - *? ' uwn \Aiii?viivs< oirrwi ana Schuster, $4.95 A women's collection of reference books is incomplete if it does not contain Our Bodies, Ourselves, a health handbook written by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective. The book is not only informative to women, but itcan also provide men with insights on a women's feelings. It is a comprehensive study of the emotional and physical aspects of a woman. me topics discussed range from self defense to the act of childbearing. At the conclusion of each chapter there is ah extensive source list for further reading. THE HANDBOOK'S approach to the different areas researched is unique. A blend of facts and figures along with personal comments by women, gives the book a readable quality. The woman reader pan pflsilv rplfltp fr? hpr fnllnui urnmon'o nnnnmnntn ? > |t w.mwv WW o?V? KVMVfT VTVIIICIU O WlllllidllO UI1 subjecfisfiuch as a first sexual experience, or growing up. The eleven women authors, who remain anonymous, do an excellent job of presenting an objective study of alternate lifestyles. The chapter on IACMomc A ? *-? 1 ? 1 * * * ivoumuo givca a 9CIIB1UVC JJUI'llttytil OI & 10SD1&I1 S feelings. It includes the rejection a woman must face when she "comes out of the closet." This chapter allows the reader to look at the subject through the eyes of lesbians, and to gain a better understanding of the lifestyle. General health care is a topic which is explored thoroughly. Not only are nutritional tips listed, but Special thanks to (Tlrs. 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