Bent But Not Broken

A lively read about men, their relationships both with others and with their most prized body part. An honest and intelligent memoir that self-examines so much more than just the groin. Clever prose and much heart. Highly recommend!

What a wonderful book. The author is both gifted and starkly honest. And funny. Cummings' writing made me laugh out loud, but also feel the frustration, anger and other emotions he describes going through while dealing with his condition. While this book is centered on Cummings' battle with Peyronie’s disease, it ultimately focuses on so much more. This is a book about love, growth, aging and finding the lemonade lining in what life throws your way.

Amazing read. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Would give it 6 stars.....

It is such a privilege to be let inside the internal life of another person, especially someone who can articulate their experiences with such clarity and precision. Being a straight woman, so many of the specifics were new to me, which was fascinating; and although this book is written about a very specific condition, I feel it would be an interesting read for anyone. While the specifics of our lives are different, the ups and downs of life are not, and Cummings reaches out with his strong voice in this easily relatable memoir, possessing the ability, I believe, to move any reader.

A wonderful read! Insightful, funny, tragic and intelligently written. As a woman who's loved a few men, I gained MUCH insight of the male psyche. Growing up hasn't been easy for many of us but Don Cummings made me feel I wasn't alone in so many of the insecurities and familial bumps described. I'd love to read more of Don Cumming's insights, so please keep them coming. Plus, who doesn't love a happy ending?

Awesome book and like hanging out with the author while he tells his story. A beautiful easy read. Very HONEST and he holds nothing back! Add even more stars if you have the challenge of Peyronies affecting your life!

I am a physician, this is a challenging and emotionally charged issue, Don’s adventure is uniquely his but thru his raw, personal and witty diatribe (his words) there is a gift of hope, healing and even a bit of a chuckle and joy...or blood rushing below!

Whenever I review a memoir, I feel a little like I'm sitting in judgement of the author's life, rather than the specific work. Ultimately, I chose to read and review Bent But Not Broken because I felt Mr. Cummings's tory should be treated with the same respect and sensitivity we give to every woman who writes about dealing with breast cancer. Just because his memoir has to do with a disease of the penis, doesn't mean we should be blushing and tittering when we talk about it.I'm honestly glad I read his book.Don Cummings presents his story with wit and candor and no small amount of grace. After reading his bio, I expected the wit. I did not expect to become so personally engaged with his story. I winced with him when he described his physical pain, and worried with him between doctor appointments. I sympathized when his sex life suffered. And I learned a lot about how men - not all, but certainly some - see their penises as representative of their entire identities.As open, honest, and informative as this memoir is, however, it's a hard read. At times Cummings is brutally explicit with us and with himself. His pain - both physical and emotional - is palpable. For that reason, this isn't the sort of memoir you pick up as a casual read when you're about to hop a plane. It's the kind of memoir you read with intent, because you've heard of Peyronie's disease, or you know someone who has it. Goes well with wine and cheese.