As a youngster, I learned of nudism. Most likely from some of the same publications now saved in the Library at Cyprus Cove. Unlike the author, I wasn’t able to experience Running Around Naked as she did. Looking forward to reading the book I just ordered as it hopefully will show me what I missed in my younger years.
I did however get to experience nudism much like she did with her husband much later. My wife felt the same as she described her husband did, but after seeing it with her own eyes, now acts like a little one when the clothes come off.
I read your book last year after you participated in a Naturist Society Zoominar about it. Very well written. I would say "I enjoyed it" but for the fact that I experienced a lot of sadness in reading it due to such accounts as the cleaning guy who perved on you when you were little, the awkwardness of high school kids' reactions and assumptions, and the fact that you left a clothing-optional life behind. As you put it in your words, these are mine, developing tan lines and tender feet. I'm hoping that the re-engagement at Cypress Cove recounted here will last.
Maybe this is an example of "the grass is greener": you left home and left nudism behind. I gre up in such a clothing-compulsive household that roughly 60 years on I still remember the spanking I got from my mother at 4 or 5 years old when a few friends and I shucked all our clothes and were just running around a backyard that had a sprinkler going.
In any event, I that you for your engaging and candid account of your life growing up while Running Around Naked.
Thank you. I wrote my memoir as honestly as possibly. The truth is never black and white — all good or all bad. As I say it the beginning, it was mostly a fun (and crazy) childhood. I would not have wanted my upbringing any different. : )
Oh, Jelaine! I cannot describe how joyful I felt reading your update on your nudist journey.
I savored every moment of the reading of your book,
“Running Around Naked”, so much that I would only read a chapter or two at a time and then let the images linger for a day or three before returning to this embodiment of the dream I’ve had since the age of eight when I first looked “nudist” up in the dictionary and realized that is what I was and wanted to be. I looked up everything I could about nudists and found out about the clubs and camps of those early 1960s days. The idea of growing up in a nudist club was a persistent itch and image in my brain. Reading your delightful book filled out those images of what it would have been to live so free. I won’t give away the ending but I can’t tell you how relieved and joyous to know that you have relit those old feelings!
Your book is my favorite read of many years. I hope everyone who is a nudist/naturist or is curious about this incredible freedom we enjoy will find your book and enjoy it as much as I do.
Hi Joe! I’m so glad you enjoyed my memoir Running Around Naked and follow up article. It was such a sense of childlike exuberance to return to naturism.
I am currently working on my next memoir. Follow me on Amazon for publish date. If you get a chance, it would be much appreciated if you could leave a review on Running Around Naked for Amazon. : )
An excellent article! It made me put in an order to sell your book in our store. Speaking of which, you were told that there were no more copies of "Bodies and Souls: The Century Project". They were mistaken. We loved the book so much that we purchased the remaining inventory from the publisher to prevent their destruction. So we got a great price and have thousands of them. The savings are passed on to anyone who wants one. The only downside is that we're not Amazon so shipping is not free. https://www.BareBoutique.ca/en/product/bodies-and-souls-the-century-project/
The Four Seasons was sold and has become a textile campground is now known as as Fernbrook Resort. The Ponderosa which is also near Hamilton still exists.
Hans Stein, one of the founders of both the Ponderosa and the Four Seasons just passed away a few months ago. Lisa Stein is still doing well.
As a youngster, I learned of nudism. Most likely from some of the same publications now saved in the Library at Cyprus Cove. Unlike the author, I wasn’t able to experience Running Around Naked as she did. Looking forward to reading the book I just ordered as it hopefully will show me what I missed in my younger years.
I did however get to experience nudism much like she did with her husband much later. My wife felt the same as she described her husband did, but after seeing it with her own eyes, now acts like a little one when the clothes come off.
Great Post!
An enjoyable read. I’ll have to get the book now!
Experience growing up in a highly publicized nudist camp in South Florida in the 1970s. Crazy times 😊
I read the book and enjoyed it a lot! I'm happy to see that the story might not be finished yet, with a possible sequel for re-discovering nudism!
I bought the Kindle version and loved it. Love the followup too❣️
I read your book last year after you participated in a Naturist Society Zoominar about it. Very well written. I would say "I enjoyed it" but for the fact that I experienced a lot of sadness in reading it due to such accounts as the cleaning guy who perved on you when you were little, the awkwardness of high school kids' reactions and assumptions, and the fact that you left a clothing-optional life behind. As you put it in your words, these are mine, developing tan lines and tender feet. I'm hoping that the re-engagement at Cypress Cove recounted here will last.
Maybe this is an example of "the grass is greener": you left home and left nudism behind. I gre up in such a clothing-compulsive household that roughly 60 years on I still remember the spanking I got from my mother at 4 or 5 years old when a few friends and I shucked all our clothes and were just running around a backyard that had a sprinkler going.
In any event, I that you for your engaging and candid account of your life growing up while Running Around Naked.
* thank you . . . .
Thank you. I wrote my memoir as honestly as possibly. The truth is never black and white — all good or all bad. As I say it the beginning, it was mostly a fun (and crazy) childhood. I would not have wanted my upbringing any different. : )
Oh, Jelaine! I cannot describe how joyful I felt reading your update on your nudist journey.
I savored every moment of the reading of your book,
“Running Around Naked”, so much that I would only read a chapter or two at a time and then let the images linger for a day or three before returning to this embodiment of the dream I’ve had since the age of eight when I first looked “nudist” up in the dictionary and realized that is what I was and wanted to be. I looked up everything I could about nudists and found out about the clubs and camps of those early 1960s days. The idea of growing up in a nudist club was a persistent itch and image in my brain. Reading your delightful book filled out those images of what it would have been to live so free. I won’t give away the ending but I can’t tell you how relieved and joyous to know that you have relit those old feelings!
Your book is my favorite read of many years. I hope everyone who is a nudist/naturist or is curious about this incredible freedom we enjoy will find your book and enjoy it as much as I do.
Be well, stay bare! 😄❤️👣
Hi Joe! I’m so glad you enjoyed my memoir Running Around Naked and follow up article. It was such a sense of childlike exuberance to return to naturism.
I am currently working on my next memoir. Follow me on Amazon for publish date. If you get a chance, it would be much appreciated if you could leave a review on Running Around Naked for Amazon. : )
An excellent article! It made me put in an order to sell your book in our store. Speaking of which, you were told that there were no more copies of "Bodies and Souls: The Century Project". They were mistaken. We loved the book so much that we purchased the remaining inventory from the publisher to prevent their destruction. So we got a great price and have thousands of them. The savings are passed on to anyone who wants one. The only downside is that we're not Amazon so shipping is not free. https://www.BareBoutique.ca/en/product/bodies-and-souls-the-century-project/
Thank you! Where is your store located?
The Bare Boutique is inside Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park which is a bit north of Toronto.
Oh thanks. Is The Four Seasons nudist park still in Hamilton?
The Four Seasons was sold and has become a textile campground is now known as as Fernbrook Resort. The Ponderosa which is also near Hamilton still exists.
Hans Stein, one of the founders of both the Ponderosa and the Four Seasons just passed away a few months ago. Lisa Stein is still doing well.