Understanding the Male Hustler

by Samuel M. Steward

This book is a serious study of male hustlers using experiential dialogue to introduce the reader to real-life concepts and experiences that otherwise could not be effectively conveyed. An intriguing attempt to get into the mind and personality of the male hustler through a largely imagined series of dialogues between a well-known fictional hustler and his so-called amanuensis, Samuel Steward, this unique book covers all aspects of the hustler’s motivations, activities, life style, adjustments, advantages, and disadvantages. It accomplishes this dispassionately, without prejudgment, moral censure, approbation, or more than cursory involvement. Therapists and counselors in all fields of sexual functioning will find here some understanding of the causes and impulses (beyond the popular “broken home syndrome”) that lead young males into prostitution. It signals some of the signposts to danger and serious threats to health that accompany the profession of prostitution and also explains to counselors some of the activities and practices of the male prostitute, enabling them to have a better understanding of the fascination and peril of the hustler’s life. The brevity of success in such a calling is also considered, with some consideration for the necessity of long-range planning for the hustler’s future.Important

164 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1991

About the author

Also published under the pseudonym Phil Andros,
Sam M. Steward.

Reviews

[Beñar Elduayen · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is about a month ago that I have discovered Samuel M. Steward. This book is so warm. I like the idea of Samuel talking to Phil and mentioning two more of his pseudonyms. Reading this book I laughed, I learned, I relish Samuel's creativity. I thoroughly enjoyed it.