SUPER fun accounts of working at the Playboy Clubs. Much of this book was a 'where are they now' style collection from various starlets, and a notably absent commentary is one from Gloria Steinham. In fact, this book seems to almost be in response to her famous account of her own few days as a Bunny. Rather than falling into her exploitation paradigm, these women are grateful for the experience (and money) they got from their time at the Clubs.

Many of these women formed lifelong friendships and business partnerships from their experience. While these are probably somewhat selected based on their positive experience, there are certainly more stars and corporate higher ups than I expected to find wearing a tail.

The Clubs are clearly a relic of the not-so-distant past, they operated with a combination of titillation and class that would seem almost passe if they opened today. However, at least according to this account, they were a place where women could earn good money by being good waitresses - like a upper-class Hooters, if you will. Many of these women used the Club as a starting point for their careers, and look back fondly at a place where they were able to exert some power as women.

Definitely a fun read with lots of interesting details about club policy, training, and guests. There is some sleaze when talking about the club owners (Hefner and others), but mostly just a gleeful recitation of girls playing at being naughty and nice.