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Some Girls

My Life in a Harem

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Some Girls

By: Jillian Lauren
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
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A jaw-dropping story of how a girl from the suburbs ends up in a prince's harem, and emerges from the secret Xanadu both richer and wiser.

At 18, Jillian Lauren was an NYU theater school dropout with a tip about an upcoming audition. The "casting director" told her that a rich businessman in Singapore would pay pretty American girls $20,000 if they stayed for two weeks to spice up his parties.

Soon, Jillian was on a plane to Borneo, where she would spend the next 18 months in the harem of Prince Jefri Bolkiah, youngest brother of the Sultan of Brunei, leaving behind her gritty East Village apartment for a palace with rugs laced with gold and trading her band of artist friends for a coterie of backstabbing beauties.

More than just a sexy read set in an exotic land, Some Girls is also the story of how a rebellious teen found herself - and the courage to meet her birth mother and eventually adopt a baby boy.

Click here to listen to expert sex writer and podcaster Susie Bright’s interview with Jillian Lauren.©2010 Jillian Lauren (P)2010 Tantor Biographies & Memoirs Cultural & Regional Women Royalty Singapore

Critic reviews

"Lauren... is a deft storyteller, imparting equal parts poignant reflection and wisdom into her enlightening book. A gritty, melancholy memoir leavened by the author's amiable, engrossing narrative tenor." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"While the surprising and exotic subject matter is sure to pique interest, Lauren’s graceful, introspective prose lifts her unusual memoir far above the level of mere titillation." ( Booklist)
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First, I really wish the author would have read the story herself. The narrator's voice didn't seem to match the main character. Frankly, the narrator's annunciation drove me nuts. It was way too precise and took me away from the story at times. I heard the author speak on a podcast and she seemed much more down to earth and had a sense of humor.

Most people picking up this book probably want to hear all about the harem, as did I. But it would have been nice to hear more about WHY the author got into sex work. She glosses over details that would have helped readers understand and empathize with the path she chose. Would have made for a much more engaging story.

But overall, the story was good and at times, exciting. Good summer read.

So much potential

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good read, I'll definitely recommend the download. I got lost a couple times on the transition maybe smooth that out the only criticism I have. all in all, liked it.

very enjoyable thanks for sharing your story!

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This is a masterpiece in disguise. A great listen and well worth the time. You go through the emotions with the narrator and feel the rollercoaster ride along with the characters.

Not what you think

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Would you listen to Some Girls again? Why?

I found this memoir sad and at times hard to listen to. But it was wonderful at the same time! I'm so glad Jillian Lauren had the strength to write this and share her story with the world. Thank you!

What about Tavia Gilbert’s performance did you like?

The narrator's voice was really well matched to the voice of the story. It makes a huge difference when listening. Great job!

Really interesting story

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It was well performed and a great read. The east coast accents were especially well-done, really set a apart the characters.

Real, Good Read

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Not classic literature, but a very engaging story, well narrated. I hated it when the story ended!

A great listen

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I really enjoyed listening to this book! It was interesting the entire time and the woman that narrated. I feel narrated perfectly! Good read/listen. I definitely recommend!! 👍🏻

GREAT!

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I really enjoyed listening to this book! I heard an essay by Jillian Lauren on a podcast and thought 'what an interesting story.' The book was interesting, exciting, and was about a topic I don't know much about. I would definitely recommend Some Girls.

Great, very entertaining

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I really enjoyed this audible book. The reader did an excellent performance and the story is entertaining. Its a great book to listen to in traffic. The author is a spoiled brat but she is honest and thoughtful which makes you like her. I heard her moth story and decided to listen to her memoir a I am glad I did.

Fun to listen too

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I love memoirs. This one is about an extremely unusual experience in life. I really enjoyed this listen.

Great listen!

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