"Henry Miller's universe is expanding for me once again. It's fascinating to look at the events of his books from a different perspective—at him himself from the viewpoint of his characters.
This book represents a unique perspective on Henry Miller, written by his close friend and companion, Alfred Perles.
Perles, an Austrian writer and journalist, was an important figure in Miller’s life, which you can see in Miller’s works, where Perles shows up as 'Carl' in Tropic of Cancer.

Perles' book not only reveals their relationship but also pulls you right into the vibe of 1930s Paris, where Miller’s ideas and creativity really took off. With humor and warmth, Perles shares his memories, showing Miller as a man full of contradictions and inspiration �� a kindred spirit whose perspective adds depth to the picture Miller painted in The Tropics.
For anyone interested in Miller and the literature of that time, this memoir, along with the books of Anaïs Nin, is a must-read."

"Как сделать так, чтобы эту книгу прочли все женщины на свете?
Серьезно, я бралась за нее с мыслью, что вряд ли узнаю что-то для себя новое - мне ведь давно известно, чтО кроется за вагинально-анально-клиторально-ушными оргазмами женщин. И тем не менее, узнала много ценной информации, и даже приторно дружеская подача по-американски ни капли не смутила. Чувствую себя empowered, и радостно ухожу оргазмировать дальше."