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The Virgin Chronicles: A Memoir
Kathy is a virgin in her twenties trying to navigate the blurred lines between sex and love even as outside forces attempt to detach her from her sexual autonomy. At home, her adoptive mother's eyes investigate her body for evidence of sexual promiscuity and, despite her protests, she is called a putana--a whore--for her perceived sexual debauchery. At work, meanwhile, she is sexually harassed by male managers who slap her butt, tell her they want Greek for lunch (wink, wink), and fill out recommendation forms about her sexy qualities. A young girl on the cusp of womanhood, she encounters a version of herself as men experience her: hypersexualized and objectified.
As if this is not enough, Kathy enters the dating scene in search of love only to find herself fending off young men who want her just for sex. In each relationship, Kathy uncovers her own strength and conviction as she fights for the kind of sex she wants instead of the kind of empty sex boys seem to require of girls. The more demands they make, the more determined she is to hold out for love--even if it means losing a guy or going home single and alone. Raw and empowering, The Virgin Chronicles sends the message that love is worth waiting for and sex is better when it's paired with self-actualization.
As if this is not enough, Kathy enters the dating scene in search of love only to find herself fending off young men who want her just for sex. In each relationship, Kathy uncovers her own strength and conviction as she fights for the kind of sex she wants instead of the kind of empty sex boys seem to require of girls. The more demands they make, the more determined she is to hold out for love--even if it means losing a guy or going home single and alone. Raw and empowering, The Virgin Chronicles sends the message that love is worth waiting for and sex is better when it's paired with self-actualization.
Book Details
- Publisher: She Writes Press
- Publish Date: Apr 26th, 2022
- Pages: 264
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.40in - 5.40in - 0.90in - 0.75lb
- EAN: 9781647423377
- Categories: • Memoirs• Women• Dysfunctional Families
About the Author
Delvecchio, Marina: - Marina DelVecchio, Ph.D. is a college professor and writer. In addition to her online publications in MS Magazine, Huffington Post, and The New Agenda, her book publications include Dear Jane, The Professor's Wife, and The Virgin Chronicles. She teaches women's studies and literature through the lens of bibliotherapy, guiding her students to connect with literary heroes who write for power and self-assertion. She lives in North Carolina with her children and three feral cats.
Praise for this book
"This memoir is about love--its elusiveness, its tempers, its promise--and
the journey to finding it in oneself and in another. Marina
DelVecchio's voice is honest, pragmatic, and powerful even when she
feels weak. Her story reminds us that vulnerabilities can bring
strength, mistakes can build confidence, and an absence can give us the
incentive to find fulfillment. We know we're in capable hands as
DelVecchio tells a story that cries, that stings, that trudges, but
never flinches, always endures, and eventually overcomes quite
beautifully." --Shuly Xóchitl Cawood, author of The Going and Goodbye "The Virgin Chronicles by Marina DelVecchio is a beautifully
wrought, heartbreaking, and redemptive story of a young woman's struggle
for control of her life, mind, and body. She claims her agency to
define her choices about her sexuality while dealing with seemingly
insurmountable challenges from an adoptive mother who neither trusts nor
nurtures her. A riveting page-turner, rich with sensual detail, you'll
be rooting for the protagonist's happiness and self-discovery." --Carla Sameth, author of One Day on the Gold Line: A Memoir in Essays "In The Virgin Chronicles, Marina DelVecchio delivers a searing
study on self-possession. Routinely shamed by her distrustful adoptive
mother, DelVecchio embarks on a rocky yet indefatigable journey to
physical, sexual, and emotional liberation. With bracing wit and candor,
through poignant prose, she reveals the beauty and pleasure found in
independence, establishing boundaries, and connecting with one's
origins." --Anjali Enjeti, author of Southbound and The Parted Earth "Marina DelVecchio's strong writing paints a portrait of a woman who
overcomes the obstacles life has thrown in her path with grit and
determination. Definitely an inspiring and thought-provoking read." --Pamela Stockwell, author of A Boundless Place
the journey to finding it in oneself and in another. Marina
DelVecchio's voice is honest, pragmatic, and powerful even when she
feels weak. Her story reminds us that vulnerabilities can bring
strength, mistakes can build confidence, and an absence can give us the
incentive to find fulfillment. We know we're in capable hands as
DelVecchio tells a story that cries, that stings, that trudges, but
never flinches, always endures, and eventually overcomes quite
beautifully." --Shuly Xóchitl Cawood, author of The Going and Goodbye "The Virgin Chronicles by Marina DelVecchio is a beautifully
wrought, heartbreaking, and redemptive story of a young woman's struggle
for control of her life, mind, and body. She claims her agency to
define her choices about her sexuality while dealing with seemingly
insurmountable challenges from an adoptive mother who neither trusts nor
nurtures her. A riveting page-turner, rich with sensual detail, you'll
be rooting for the protagonist's happiness and self-discovery." --Carla Sameth, author of One Day on the Gold Line: A Memoir in Essays "In The Virgin Chronicles, Marina DelVecchio delivers a searing
study on self-possession. Routinely shamed by her distrustful adoptive
mother, DelVecchio embarks on a rocky yet indefatigable journey to
physical, sexual, and emotional liberation. With bracing wit and candor,
through poignant prose, she reveals the beauty and pleasure found in
independence, establishing boundaries, and connecting with one's
origins." --Anjali Enjeti, author of Southbound and The Parted Earth "Marina DelVecchio's strong writing paints a portrait of a woman who
overcomes the obstacles life has thrown in her path with grit and
determination. Definitely an inspiring and thought-provoking read." --Pamela Stockwell, author of A Boundless Place