A Stripper's Handbook: An Ethnographic Portrait of Seven Exotic Dancers

This book is a rare look into the lives of seven exotic dancers. It examines the taboo topic of female sexuality for sale. The author is a seasoned stripper who interviewed several of her colleagues, and compiled their stories into an ethnographic format. The text offers a honest account of what it is that strippers take on in their professional lives. Many of the issues that come up with sex work are examined throughout the text. Sex work is highly stigmatized in the USA due to the countries overtly puritanical belief system. Exotic dancers are some of the brave few who venture outside of this. Due to the authors experience in the industry she cuts right to the core of many issues helping to illuminate what really goes on in the dark underworld of the strip club. There is no sugar coating here. If you ever wondered what it is like to work as a stripper, this is the book for you.