doessusanwrite's review against another edition
3.0
I don't normally read non-fiction books; I much prefer to be taken on a journey through the author’s imagination. However this was recommended to me by a friend so I though why not? I am so glad I acted on this recommendation because I actually was really entertained by this book. It is so unrealistic that it seems like it must be a work of fiction. But it’s not. Insane.
What I found most intriguing is the argument that all actresses are equal partners in the adult entertainment industry. Some of the incidents in this book make me question this. How can the women be equal partners when it is the men who decide partner swaps and ‘give’ each other a present, where the present is intimacy with a woman. Why the men make this decision and not the woman only highlights a huge inequality in this industry; men make decisions and women are property.
I did enjoy the book and I am more likely to pick up another biography or autobiography.
What I found most intriguing is the argument that all actresses are equal partners in the adult entertainment industry. Some of the incidents in this book make me question this. How can the women be equal partners when it is the men who decide partner swaps and ‘give’ each other a present, where the present is intimacy with a woman. Why the men make this decision and not the woman only highlights a huge inequality in this industry; men make decisions and women are property.
I did enjoy the book and I am more likely to pick up another biography or autobiography.
poorlenore's review against another edition
Not a bad book at all, totally interesting read.
samiism's review against another edition
3.0
I was watching porn with my roommate one day and wondered aloud why men have a wide selection of female porn stars while all we woman have is Ron Jeremy. And somehow, I ended up getting this book.
Like all celebrities, he's misunderstood. Or so it seems like it. He's not a dirty sexual deviant; he just happens to be an actor who is in porn. He wanted to do mainstream, but he's unlucky in that area. He also staunchly insists that he never and would never use Viagra, and that his dick is 9 3/4 inches (or "2 inches off the floor").
I never found his dick size or his performance impressive. It still boggles my mind how he's kept at it. Although props to him for staying in the industry after all these years--1750 porn films and maybe 4000 (or was it 2000) women fucked! There was also a lot of namedropping in this book, which I guess is what makes this interesting.
Like all celebrities, he's misunderstood. Or so it seems like it. He's not a dirty sexual deviant; he just happens to be an actor who is in porn. He wanted to do mainstream, but he's unlucky in that area. He also staunchly insists that he never and would never use Viagra, and that his dick is 9 3/4 inches (or "2 inches off the floor").
I never found his dick size or his performance impressive. It still boggles my mind how he's kept at it. Although props to him for staying in the industry after all these years--1750 porn films and maybe 4000 (or was it 2000) women fucked! There was also a lot of namedropping in this book, which I guess is what makes this interesting.
tomaind's review against another edition
4.0
All in all, a pretty interesting autobiography. Ron Jeremy is a well educated and talented (not only for his most famous asset) man. I don't agree with his beliefs on human sexuality, but this book was more than just stories of life in the porn business. I really enjoyed some of his stories on hobnobbing with Hollywood celebrities and musicians in the rock industry. Ron wants so desperately to be liked and accepted as a mainstream actor, but it is almost impossible for people to look past porn record. I really have a hard time understanding how anyone could do that for a living.
tvrasche's review against another edition
2.0
Jeremy has led an interesting life (which ranks as the understatement of the year). On one hand, he doesn't tell the uber-tragic story of many involved in the porn industry. He talks of his happy childhood, surrounded by his supportive family. His life takes a turn when his girlfriend sends his nude pictures to Playgirl magazine. After this huge transition, this book seems to steadily gain steam... downhill. The second half of the autobiography is Jeremy, a sideline celebrity, tooting his own horn (no pun intended) about his links to really famous people. I got the jive that said, "Hey, I'm super because I hang with the rich and famous."
5hawna's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting biography. Intelligent, brutally honest, fascinating look at a life that doesn't match preconceived notions.
marryallthepeople's review against another edition
2.0
What an odd book - full of sex obviously - but also a bunch of name dropping. I couldn't help but think that it was a bunch of party stories and justifications about the porn industry. I disagreed with his premise that pornography and prostitution were completely different forms of "exploitation" and "illegal" activities... But I'm happy to agree to disagree :)
Yes, it was entertaining. No it wasn't well-written. A solid 2.5 stars.
Yes, it was entertaining. No it wasn't well-written. A solid 2.5 stars.
shirezu's review against another edition
4.0
Unlike Wil Wheatons book I had a bit more of an idea of what I'd be in for with this book. And I wasn't surprised in some ways but I was in others.
For started Ron doesn't hide or censor anything. He just, excuse the pun, lets it all hang out there. He has had an incredible and unconventional life and it's really interesting to have a peer into it. Yes a lot of the book is talking himself up and who he knows but why not. It's his book and I would do the same thing.
I was surprised to find him both intelligent and funny though his sense of worth as a mainstream actor is way inflated. I've seen him a few times in his normal acting roles and he always comes across as a bit of a ham actor.
I found this an entertaining look at seedy side of show business and worth a read.
For started Ron doesn't hide or censor anything. He just, excuse the pun, lets it all hang out there. He has had an incredible and unconventional life and it's really interesting to have a peer into it. Yes a lot of the book is talking himself up and who he knows but why not. It's his book and I would do the same thing.
I was surprised to find him both intelligent and funny though his sense of worth as a mainstream actor is way inflated. I've seen him a few times in his normal acting roles and he always comes across as a bit of a ham actor.
I found this an entertaining look at seedy side of show business and worth a read.