Posted on 01/17/2005 9:08:17 PM PST by fidelio
It is a book with graphic sexual references and descriptions of male anatomy, and an 11-year-old girl checked it out from a school library in McAllen, Texas.
The title: "Lady: My Life as a Bitch"
In the book, Sandra (a.k.a. Lady) is dismayed at first, but quickly discovers the pure joys of unfettered freedom to do whatever she wants and have sex with whomever she pleases--a seemingly perfect scenario for a devil-may-care young woman who would "have shagged [Wayne] up against the wall for a bag of jelly beans a month ago." (Amazon.com)
The librarian offered these quotes (off-camera) as to why she approved this book...
"The message in the book is don't do drugs and don't have sex."
"For some kids, that's the only way to get them to read."
"....checked out continuously......there've been no complaints."
The link to the video of this story is provided above, this station does not put a print version of the story online, and only shows the video. Those with Windows Media should not have a problem viewing it.
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Put the government (and thus, the Liberals) in charge of schools and libraries and this is what you get.
Content and context make the book. There is a point where moral outrage should be shelved.
Sick SOB's!
Help me out here. Exactly what does this mean?
Controversial and award-winning British author Melvin Burgess (Smack, Bloodtide, etc.) is in fine form in his brilliant, satirical novel about a hedonistic teenage girl who is turned into a dog by a mysteriously magical town drunk. Sandra (a.k.a. Lady) is dismayed at first, but quickly discovers the pure joys of unfettered freedom to do whatever she wants and have sex with whomever she pleases--a seemingly perfect scenario for a devil-may-care young woman who would "have shagged [Wayne] up against the wall for a bag of jelly beans a month ago."
Hooking up with a couple other humans-turned-dogs, Lady roams the streets and, well, does what doggies do: "One thing about dogs--they know how to greet someone. It's not so much scratch and sniff as sniff and lick--as soon as you see someone, you just gotta know what they taste like!" Her new life is not without inner turmoil, however. Part of her longs to return to her human life, annoying family, standardized school testing, boy-of-the-day "romances," and all. Living as a dog helps her study what it means to live as a human--with the responsibilities, silly inhibitions, stress, and worry that mark that species--but also the flip side: the security and love of her family.
Ultimately the decisions Sandra/Lady makes may be shocking, but Burgess's voice is undeniably, ruthlessly authentic. Readers in search of a traditionally moralistic diatribe against the reckless promiscuity of today's youth will need to look elsewhere. But those seeking a funny, sensual, and honest exploration of real teenage life and a much more intense and complex study of humanity will revel in the author's expertly crafted allegory. As Burgess himself says, "even someone who doesn't know what an allegory is will recognize that Lady is not a piece of advice, or a suggestion on how to govern your life; it's simply a way of trying to make people think about the ways in which we define work and play." Highly recommended. (Ages 14 and older) --Emilie Coulter--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Sick SOBs? That's a conservative observation.
We have been discussing inexpensive ways to fast track kids through high school to avoid the liberal agenda and other idiocies so characteristic of public schools today:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1315730/posts?page=84#84
Unfortunately my thread title was not well thought out, because some parents might instinctively skip over it due to attached stigma, whether real or imagined.
I think the book is about a dog. Everyone simmer down. :-p
Of course, the ALA-affiliated librarian is going to try to use "censorship", etc. to try to allow this smutty book in the library.
IF YOUR KIDS GO TO PUBIC SCHOOL, ASSUME THE WORST! MONITOR EVERYTHING, AND DON'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED. Trust them only if they are mature, and godly AND worldly-wise Christian kids. Or--home-school them!
I'd prefer to see the pornography get shelved first. Then there'd be no need for moral outrage over the degenerate content of these public library books published for children.
The explicit sexual instruction and graphic images of male genitalia seems to be a rather deviant and pretentious way to teach the "anti-sex/anti-drugs" message that the book claims to contain. Graphic sexual images tend to seduce innocent eyes and enkindle human lust, while the written instruction lends to sexual competence and confidence. Children's natural inquisitiveness and tendency to want to experiment in adult affairs, coupled with the natural human sex drive and the media saturation of sex will ensure that any "anti-sex content" in the book will be lost in the seductive imagery and detailed instruction. The authors and publishers know very well that they sheild their pornography with a counterfeit 'moral theme'.
Oh great....... just great........
But pray, mention the name of God, or speak in any way of one's religious faith....
Thanks so much ALA, but I'd rather that my child remain a "reluctant reader."
Morals are defined by religion. God is no longer allowed in public schools anymore. When He was kicked out, it was only a short time before morality followed Him. The librarian committee that screened and approved that book was simply celebrating their "freedom from religion" in public schools. Unfortunately, in the process, they help to grow another generation of amoral citizens. If it were up to me, I'd rather leave the book on the shelf and bring God back into the schools instead. Once God is welcomed back, morality will inevitably follow and that book will disappear of its own accord soon enough.
If your kids go to pubic school, Mommy's name is probably Linda Lovelace.
I think what bothers people here most is the bitch is screwing around without a condom.
ROFL.
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