Life Sex And the Pursuit of Happiness Author:Fred Klein Life: a psychiatrist/his patient Sex: is it possible to have too much? Happiness: can either of them find it? This psychologically engrossing novel gives the reader a rare glimpse into the inner lives of a widowed psychiatrist and his bisexual patient, and into what each of them brings to and gains from their relationship. Author Fritz K... more »lein has decades of experience as a practicing psychiatrist and is recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on bisexuality. He brings his experience to bear as no lay author could in Life, Sex, and the Pursuit of Happiness, creating a remarkably detailed psychological portrait of both therapist and client that will captivate and enlighten anyone who has sat in a therapist's office on either side of the desk. Life, Sex, and the Pursuit of Happiness defies the mainstream media's stereotypical vilification of bisexuals. In the character of Randy Gold, Klein gives us a man who harbors no malice but is saddled with an insatiable need for sex-a constant craving that causes him great frustration and endangers his marriage, his health, and his work. Without psychological jargon, Dr. Klein gently brings us deep inside this complex character to discover his motivations, his emotions, and the process by which he makes decisions that may change the course of his life. Life, Sex, and the Pursuit of Happiness also delves deep into the personality of Randy's psychiatrist. Paul Manes is a hypnotherapist, though it wasn't his dream to become one. His life has been turned inside out by a 180-degree career change, by unexpected fatherhood, and by the sudden illness and death of his young wife. Now he has a thriving hypnotherapy practice specializing in sexual disorders and a sterling reputation that leads other professionals to ask for his help on tough cases. His own sex life, however, is less than satisfying. His body isn't as responsive as he'd like and his sexual prowess is limited. It often takes a s« less