katz@beesvax.UUCP (08/10/83)
i read an exceptionally interesting book recently; one of those books you cant understand why no one has as yet made of movie of it. its called 'a regiment of women' and is by thomas berger, author of 'neighbors' and 'little big man'. in regiment, the societal role of men and women are reversed; men wear dresses, makeup, are the 'weaker sex', play coy while the women wear false mustaches and beards, shave their head to look like they are going bald, run all the business, have affairs with their (male) secretaries, and are the 'stronger sex'. while reading this book, i suffered through some confusion at first, due to the reverse roles being played. many times after i read about a certain incident i would think, 'come on! this is ridiculous. nothing happens like this.' of course it doesnt- to men! but many of the situations the men in this book get into, are exactly the types of things women go through every day! its a book that can be read rather quickly, but the 'message' in it stays with you for a long time. thomas berger has received much praise for all of his books. right now, i am reading 'little big man', another fine book for easy reading. if anyone has read any of his other books, i would like their opinion of them. please send your thoughts and replies via MAIL. helen katz beehive international slc.ut