Loose Girl
By Kerry Cohen

SEX, SEXUALITY, AND YOUNG GIRLS' SELF ESTEEM

Kerry Cohen is the author of LOOSE GIRL: A Memoir of Promiscuity (Hyperion; June 2, 2009; Paperback reprint; $13.99)
In her memoir LOOSE GIRL, which Entertainment Weekly called "refreshingly relatable," writer Kerry Cohen shares the story of her descent into promiscuity and her gradual journey toward a real love relationship. Many women have and will - however reluctantly - recognize a piece of themselves in her story. As Cohen explains, a young woman's need to feel loved and desired can easily become all-consuming. Some women turn to alcohol or drugs in the attempt to fill their emptiness. Kerry Cohen, desperate to achieve even the illusion of intimacy, turned to sex.
Cohen's journey is a cautionary tale and a revelation for girls young and old. As Booklist notes, "her candor may help under-21 readers steer clear of the whole mess, while those who survived similar ordeals will appreciate her tale of survival." The unforgettable memoir of one young woman who desperately wanted to matter, LOOSE GIRL speaks to countless others with compassion, understanding, and love. Kerry Cohen has an MFA in creative writing and an MA in counseling psychology.