Goldstein, Rebecca — The Mind-Body Problem (Contemporary American Fiction)

Penguin Publishing Group Trade softcover. Published NY: Penguin, 1993, later printing. 8vo. wrappers, 275pp. Minor wrinkle on front edge of 2 pages, else near fine. The hilarious underground bestseller about one woman's pursuit of carnal pleasure-and the philosophy that gets in the way. When Renee Feuer goes to college, one of the first lessons she tries to learn is how to liberate herself from the restrictions of her Orthodox Jewish background. As she discovers the pleasures of the body, Renee also learns about the excitements of the mind. She enrolls as a philosophy graduate student, then marries Noam Himmel, the world-renowned mathematician. But Renee discovers that being married to a genius is a less elevating experience than expected, and that the allure of sex still beckons. Her quest for a solution to the conflicting demands of sensuality and spirit is a touching and always humorous adventure. Very Good Plus No Jacket, As Issued 1st Edition 5th or later Printing NY 8vo 288