Guest Book
Daniel Wyatt
Saturday, 11 June 2011 | Hayward, California
Dear Xaviera,
I saw your lifestore on television. I used to read your letters in Penthouse. I have had a copy of the Happy Hooker since 1972.
I am honored to write you.
Regards,
Daniel Wyatt
I saw your lifestore on television. I used to read your letters in Penthouse. I have had a copy of the Happy Hooker since 1972.
I am honored to write you.
Regards,
Daniel Wyatt
Tina Thompson
Monday, 30 May 2011
Dear Ms. Hollander,
I feel like I know you -- you were once a major part of my life. No, we've never met or corresponded, instead, it was your book "Happy Hooker" that helped me realize that it was okay and acceptable to not only be who I am (I am transgendered) but also to accept my own sexual tastes. That and that writing frankly and descriptively about sex was also acceptable. In short, you freed me.
Of course, no one can know anyone merely from a book, especially when it is a purloined one that they grabbed when they were thirteen years old and not supposed to be reading adult materials. But...your writing and later your columns and your other works all said the same thing: it's okay. That's important to know when you're young and you live in a repressive society like the old South of the US in the Bible Belt.
So thanks. Were it not for 'Happy Hooker' I'd have never had the courage to leave home in heels and a dress. Nor would I have had the courage to have the kinds of experiences those led to. Instead I would have been confused, closeted and very unhappy. That's a dangerous set of feelings when you belong to a demographic that has a 41% rate of attempted suicides.
I hope your life is a happy one these days, and I see you are still a very interesting person. As an adult, I can now appreciate the range of your tastes and influences, and I must say that they are impressive in their own right. We have much in common. Take care, and I hope you do not mind my fawning...I am not one given to writing fan letters, but in your case I felt it appropriate to offer gratitude.
Bisous,
Tina Thompson
I feel like I know you -- you were once a major part of my life. No, we've never met or corresponded, instead, it was your book "Happy Hooker" that helped me realize that it was okay and acceptable to not only be who I am (I am transgendered) but also to accept my own sexual tastes. That and that writing frankly and descriptively about sex was also acceptable. In short, you freed me.
Of course, no one can know anyone merely from a book, especially when it is a purloined one that they grabbed when they were thirteen years old and not supposed to be reading adult materials. But...your writing and later your columns and your other works all said the same thing: it's okay. That's important to know when you're young and you live in a repressive society like the old South of the US in the Bible Belt.
So thanks. Were it not for 'Happy Hooker' I'd have never had the courage to leave home in heels and a dress. Nor would I have had the courage to have the kinds of experiences those led to. Instead I would have been confused, closeted and very unhappy. That's a dangerous set of feelings when you belong to a demographic that has a 41% rate of attempted suicides.
I hope your life is a happy one these days, and I see you are still a very interesting person. As an adult, I can now appreciate the range of your tastes and influences, and I must say that they are impressive in their own right. We have much in common. Take care, and I hope you do not mind my fawning...I am not one given to writing fan letters, but in your case I felt it appropriate to offer gratitude.
Bisous,
Tina Thompson
Graham Masterton
Sunday, 29 May 2011
For some reason I was thinking about you the other day, Xaviera. Remember Penthouse in London back in 1973? I was the editor of the UK edition. I'm a little older now but I still remember what fun you were.
Anthony Sortino
Monday, 23 May 2011 | Canada
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Grazie , Merci, Thanks for existing Xaviera !
Thanks much for the emotions that I went trough during my teen years, while reading your books
Thanks much for the emotions that I went trough during my teen years, while reading your books
Linda Marie
Friday, 06 May 2011 | Florida, USA
I read your books back in the 70's, I'm going to get them all and read them again. I love you.
Xaviera's comment
i think that will be a difficult task as so many of them are long sold out. if you check my webshop you will find the happy hooker still on sale as well as my favorite new book Child no more,... and a cute tip book with 69 tips i give to men on how to become a better lover. why not order these books and i will personally sign and dedicate them to you. love xaviera
i think that will be a difficult task as so many of them are long sold out. if you check my webshop you will find the happy hooker still on sale as well as my favorite new book Child no more,... and a cute tip book with 69 tips i give to men on how to become a better lover. why not order these books and i will personally sign and dedicate them to you. love xaviera
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those were the days my friend.
Too bad that entire empire crumbled when Bob lost it all and was sacked as a sex adviser after 35 years, ah well back to beds.. with a flourishing bed and breakfast in Amsterdam and Spain and still hearing many tall tales from my visitors... ever come to Amsterdam? if so come and look me up.I know gucciones sons in the usa.. poor guy, BOB he recently died in agony and broke.