Books

[Littledragon87]

Has anyone read the books from Penny Barber or the one from Dr Rohda if so I'd like to hear what you thought of them. Like are they good &helpful or are they just full of nonsense and a waste of time

 

[Moonshot]

The Dr Rhoda book is a good one to consider. It covers more of psychology of ABDL. I have that book and need to read that one again as I think it deserves a second look. The book gave me a better idea of how to accept myself.

I only have read one of Penny Barber's books and it is more fantasy/sexual. You would need to have a very understanding partner to apply what that book suggests.

 

[sbmccue]

'You're Not Broken' is an exceptional book in that it fairly depicts ABs and DLs. Portions of the text are designed to guide an unsympathetic partner toward a tolerant understanding of both.

I imagine Dr Rhoda's book is too tedious a read for most ABs or DLs unless they're trying to convince a Significant Other to tolerate or accept diapers and infantilism. This is unfortunate, since a significant portion of the book aims to help ABs and DLs build or enhance their own self-concept, which is certainly of value to many.

 

[mammalun]

As a newbie caregiver I really liked Dr Rhoda's book. I was pretty much ok with my new partner's ABDL even without the book, but it did help me to consider a few things from his perspective. Like, even though I have my own kinks, I'd never felt shame for being who I am. And although the ABDL thing never put me off my new partner, quite the opposite if I'm honest, Dr Rhoda's book gave me a reason to pause and take stock of things in this fledgling relationship. Plus, because I was already hooked on this guy, it's helped stop me putting my foot in it a few times.

 

[pierrelebleu]

Dr. Rhoda Lipscombe's book is pretty good for understanding something of the psychology of ABDL life, paperback.
Then there's several books (and ebooks) by Michael and Rosaline Bent, and more by Dylan Lewis, which give helpful insights.
Also B. Terrance Grey (a.k.a. BitterGrey) has a blog with several useful articles.

— https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999452614
— https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0999452614
— https://abdiscovery.com.au/the-abdl-non-fiction-collection/
— https://understanding.infantilism.org/

You should find all of these on the links given. Highly recommended for those wanting to dive deeper.

 

[fayeDL]

I really like “You’re not broken” so far. I also pulled “big me, little me” but I’m having a hard time with it, not sure if it’s just me. If there are any other good suggestions out there I would appreciate some referrals to books. I am eyeing the Dylan Lewis books. Are they any good?

 

[pierrelebleu]

I really like “You’re not broken” so far. I also pulled “big me, little me” but I’m having a hard time with it, not sure if it’s just me. If there are any other good suggestions out there I would appreciate some referrals to books. I am eyeing the Dylan Lewis books. Are they any good?

Absolutely, highly recommended. But you can ask him yourself!

— https://www.adisc.org/forum/members/dylanlewis.48138/

 

[oreobaby89]

I would defiantly recommend "Your not broken" it give a very sound and evidence base approach to helping you accept your ABDL side. I also recommend "There is Still a Baby in my Bed" by Rosalie Bent. The books by Dylan Lewis are also helpful and I think give a good way to conceptualize your little and big side.

 

[fayeDL]

I think I’ll get the Rosalie Bent book next - it’s more for my own understanding. Thanks! I’ll get around to the other books eventually. I’m so glad these resources are here.

 

[casperwolf]

I think I’ll get the Rosalie Bent book next - it’s more for my own understanding. Thanks! I’ll get around to the other books eventually. I’m so glad these resources are here.

Hello Faye, nice to see you here