The Women Kingdom (Il regno delle donne)

"Coler introduces us to a society where it is the man who needs
to ask for permission.” Il Venerdì di Repubblica
“A book that explains a perfect way to be happy, a book to read
and remember.” Vanity Fair
“It is a small revolutionary act. A proof of how it could be
possible to change our current way of life, in which we are
deceived, flattered in our imaginary superiority.” L’Unità
“A compelling reportage, that shows that it is possible to lead a
different and happier life.” il Fatto Quotidiano

In Mosuo society, it is women who work, while men practise
idleness. Only women have their own room. The men assemble
by the lake in the evenings until seeking out their lovers around
midnight. It is always the woman who receives, the reverse is a
taboo. Thus early in the mornings the streets are bustling with
men creeping home before mother wakes them. Since women
frequently change lovers and no one ever knows who spent
the night together; jealousy is almost unheard of. For a Mosuo
woman there is only one reason to stay with a man for longer:
Love. Since the Mosuo only count those related by blood to their family and the father fi gure is non existent, love does not justify itself either by the existence of children, joint possession or social pressure. When love fades away, a Mosuo couple separates. It is about this fascinating world, governed by rules so dissimilar to ours. Without bias, but with plenty of humour and self-irony, he sheds light on a culture of which we know so little.