I heard about this book through the American Writers Museum in Chicago. I immediately ordered the book to use as research about pop culture and sexuality. I was pleasantly surprised to not only gather some info for my research but also to be highly entertained. I did not watch the series back in the day - it was on HBO at a time I couldn't afford it - plus I was busy raising three daughters. Needless to say, I am currently devouring the episodes as quickly as I can because of this fun, interesting, behind-the-scenes look at how the series was developed.Reading this book helped me realize just how important this show was as a cultural catalyst when it comes to women and sexuality. This book appeals to many different individuals; in fact, I bought one for a producer in NYC I'm working with for the "behind the scenes" glimpse of the show, and for my daughter who seems to be the next generation of New York women trying to figure life out (and who has watched the series countless times, I might add).The book is a very easy read. There are parts you can skim through, but on the whole, it is an entertaining, fun, informative book about a groundbreaking television series that altered the way society views independent, capable women.
