” Saying No to Naked Women” is an absorbing, beautifully written novel about finding one’s authentic self. Author, David R. Yale, creates a wonderfully drawn character in the protagonist, Jack Derritt. Jack is an everyman of sorts, struggling with his painful past to finally and happily become his “own authority.”

This novel not only takes us along on Jack’s journey to the Ozarks, filled with Yale’s colorfully written folks and out of the way places, far from Jack’s New York roots, but more importantly Yale seamlessly and entertainingly, guides the reader through the real story of Jack’s inward journey to become whole. In the Ozark’s of all places, Yale has Jack learn to calm the voices of his unresolved past, come to grips with the internal obstacles that prevent him from accepting himself and others, to finally become whole, move forward and realize his dreams.

“Saying No To Naked Women” is wonderful tale of self-discovery, self- acceptance and ultimately self-fulfillment. Jack’s journey is a great metaphor for the therapeutic process. A beautiful read that becomes a how-to manual of how good therapy can help us all become whole and happy. I loved Jack and his journey! I’ll be recommending this book to my friends as well as my clients

“Be Your BEST Self”

Margo Meeker, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist-Life Coach
MARGOMEEKER.com

At first, I was a little disconcerted. It’s not that the story wasn’t engaging, but I kept wondering how the story was going to connect to a man with porn values and lead into his transformation through psychotherapy (as the back of the book suggested). I felt a little frustrated and almost gave up – sorry, I’m being brutally honest.

But, I’m very glad I hung in there. Now I see how the author was setting up the reader with the backstory so that the reader could understand how Jack got to where he was.

As a psychotherapist, I found the last two-thirds of the book to be quite engaging.

What a unique way to spread the benefits of psychotherapy! The book helped me understand myself better, and allowed me to incorporate Jack’s emotional healing into my own. That being said, I had done a lot of my own emotional work prior to reading this book, and was fascinated to see how much of Jack’s journey mirrored my own.

I found myself discussing the book with several of my clients. Just today, one client in particular, jotted the title of the book down. He said he would go right out to Barnes and Noble to order it. He is someone who grew up with deficits in the emotional intimacy department, and is wondering why he picked the partner he did.

I will gladly pass this book on to my colleagues and future clients, and wish Dr. Yale great success. Perhaps, some nervous soul, who would not otherwise consider therapy, will pick up your novel and find some direction.

Lucille Zimmerman, M.A.
6638 W. Ottawa Ave. #170-3
Littleton, CO 80128
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Saying No To Naked WomenSaying No to Naked Women: How One Man Freed Himself from Porn Values & Sexual Addiction

COMING HOME:

Our primary task in life is to come home to ourselves.
Patricia M. Berliner, Ph.D.

A Review of SAYING NO TO NAKED WOMEN: A NOVEL
By David Yale
MA: Healthy Relationship Press (2008)

David Yale has produced a finely woven tapestry, deceptive in its simplicity and profound in its message. It is work that succeeds at many levels. First, it is an excellent novel. Yale’s alter ego, Jack Derritt is a gifted but troubled “Jewish boy from New York City.” In an effort to escape his demons, Jack’s adult search for himself leads him to a small town in the Ozarks. As he comes to know, understand, learn from and love the people he meets, themselves tough nuts to crack, Jack’s life, and theirs, begin to change-slowly, subtly, reluctantly, and powerfully. We are treated to a lively, tender love story.
Then, with a sudden, subtle turn, all the while caught up in the adventure, we find ourselves no longer simply enjoying life in the Ozarks, but discover that we are walking into the human struggle to grow and change, to name our “demons” and discover our “angels,” within and around us. With the groundwork of community having been laid, Jack is ready for battle. When he meets and begins to wrestle, and dance, with God, in the guise of a mesugah Rabbi from New York, Jack enters into a life and death struggle with himself. With Jack, we are drawn into the conversion of heart that allows our spirit to go free.
David Yale is a genius and this book is a work of art.

Patricia M. Berliner, CSJ, Ph.D.
NYS Licensed Psychologist
9717 101 Ave.
Ozone Park, NY 11416
718 849 4029
Author of : Touching Your Lifethread and Revaluing the Feminine: A Process of Psychospiritual Change (Cloverdale Press, 2007)
Founder of Women for a New World, offering holistic/ psychospiritual programs and workshops
Author of several articles, book chapters, book reviews re: holistic health and wellness, psychospiritual development, disaster mental health.
Member of the Disaster Mental Health Leadership Team of Red Cross of Greater NY
Member of the Advisory Board to the Dr. Phil Show

It’s hard to resist something that your body wants with every fiber of its being. “Saying No to Naked Women” is David R. Yale’s self-help manual against porn addiction in novel form. As Jack tries to escape from his porn addiction by sealing himself from the world, he learns that he can’t run, and finds a better way to overcome his addiction and embrace others as human beings. Of interest to those dealing with such problems themselves or those who feel they are running from life, “Saying No to Naked Women” is a positive message in the form of a good novel.

I loved this book. It made me feel good to know that there are women out here that look beautiful on the outside, but feel ugly on the inside. It doesn’t matter if the are ugly or pretty, skinny or fat, this book made me realize that we all feel insecure about ourselves and that we take something we don’t like on our bodies and over exaggerate about it. I finally learned to accept my body for the way it is and I can now see myself the way others see me:)

briefly, the book is really dynamic because each essay doesn’t give pat answers, those sort of overly ambitious positive affirmations but rather recognizes the complexities and contradictions of being black, being a woman and feeling beautiful in this world. highly recommended

I picked this book up in a time when I needed to hear these stories. As a young black female growing up in a white dominated society, at times it’s hard to say “I love my body.” I used to let all the things I hated about my body and my hair overshadow all the things I love about them. In the black community, at times i feel as if its taboo to feel negative about your body. When I was reading these stories I felt as if I wasn’t alone in my thoughts and feelings. The stories hit home for me and I identified with a lot of the women and their plight to find peace with themselves. As I’ve gotten older, from time to time i go back and reread some of the mini essays and smile as I notice how much I’ve grown to love myself.

It’s about time books are coming out which positively portrays our beauty & sexuality!

Author Of Black Women Deserve Better

Just look at the cover. “Silly Naked Girls” is exactly that. It’s gratuitous nude comedy throughout, featuring a bunch of completely unclad girl-next-door-types playfully and mischievously frolicking about. This mockumentary / farce / sarcastic spoof was never intended to be anything else. That’s precisely why it’s in this category. Those who can sit back and appreciate a good lighthearted jest without being offended by explicit female nudity should go ahead and download the movie and have some fun!

If you want to see some actual body painting done then this isn’t what you’re looking for. Pitiful production and poor quality acting … and you ask “why is there acting in a body painting film?” Good question. There shouldn’t be. This guy enjoyed seeing his lame face and hearing his own annoying voice more than showing anyone anything about body painting.