Working Stiff

Oct 1, 2024 5:40 AM

Author:Grant Stoddard

Working Stiff

Grant Stoddard left Britain for the States with the clothes on his back, a fascination with all things American, and a burning hope for something bigger. But with no steady job, no money, and no girlfriend, the starry-eyed young Englishman's excitement was shrinking fast.

Then fate in the guise of an X-rated online contest intervened. Winning first prize -- sexual intercourse with an infamous married sex columnist -- changed everything. With a shot of much needed confidence, the sensitive lad emerged as the mascot of Nerve.com, a gonzo sex columnist who would begrudgingly try any and every lurid thing his co-workers devised. From offering himself up as man-bait at a notoriously hard-core gay bar to attending an elite orgy with a blue-blooded date, Stoddard went where few men dare and lived to tell the tale.

With a self-deprecating style and wonderful appreciation of the absurd, Working Stiff is a unique coming-of-age story from a very funny and irreverent new writer.

Reviews

Stoddard's prose manages to be clever, poignant, x-rated, and hilarious -- often in the same sentence. I blushed through the whole book, but couldn't put it down

—— Lauren Weisberger, author of The Devil Wears Prada

A genuine talent... he writes with elegance and precision

—— LA Times

Amazing... Her message is one that every woman must read

—— Daily Mail

Ground-breaking

—— Irish Times

Easy to follow and practical for a busy lifestyle

—— Healthy Options

This is a book for those who enjoy 'Men Are From Mars...' style observations, combined with insight into the science behind the findings, all wrapped up with a wry, witty technique and a dash of chick-lit for good measure.

—— Canary Wharf Citylife magazine

lovely recipes that are both interesting and insightful

—— handbag.com

A DELICIOUS WAY TO STAY HEALTHY.

—— Washington Post

[A] well-organized, persuasive introduction to a non-Western everyday cooking plan.

—— Publishers Weekly

One-upping a certain French woman who boasted about staying thin, Moriyama reveals seven secrets of how Japanese women avoid adding pounds and prolong their life.

—— GoodHousekeeping.com

Thanks to Moriyama and Doyle, readers can learn from an insider raised in Japan. . . . Even the most hesitant readers will find their passion for the wonderful taste and aroma of Japanese dishes irresistible

—— The Cleveland Plain Dealer

sounds like a spoof of French Women Don't Get Fatbut it's serious one-upmanship...the diet book fad sweeping Australia

—— Sydney Morning Herald

Moriyama's book is a compelling wake-up call

—— Sunday Telegraph (Australia)

Brimming with easy recipes and lifestyle tips

—— Sunday Express Magazine

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