Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood

(Hardback)

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An empowering, sex-positive, behind-the-scenes look at both Hollywood and the porn industry in this celebrity memoir unlike any other. Perfect for fans of Pleasure Activism and How to Make Love Like a Porn Star.

Maitland Ward got her start in acting as a teenager when she was cast in The Bold and the Beautiful, but it wasnt until she joined the later seasons of the sitcom Boy Meets World that she got her first taste of fame. As the loveable, sexy (but not too sexy) co-ed Rachel McGuire, Ward soon found herself being typecast as the good girl next door and was repeatedly denied darker, more intriguing roles. So she made a career changeone that required her to turn away from the Disney universeand eventually established herself as one of the most-respected actresses in the porn industry today.

Now, Ward reveals the ups and downs of her fascinating career, including personal stories from her time on one of the most beloved shows of the 1990s, in this anything but a run-of-the-mill memoir. By showing Hollywood and triple-X stardom in a whole new light, she offers a fresh and stirring perspective on the sex industry. Ultimately a story of hope and triumph, Rated X is a sharp and provocative look at a former Disney princess who found her fairy tale in porn.

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"For open-minded readers, an exceptional narrative that champions the discovery of freedom in sexuality." Kirkus Reviews (starred)

Author Bio

Maitland Wardis an award-winning adult film star, actress, model, and cosplay personality. Best known for her role as Rachel McGuire onBoy Meets World, Maitland enjoyed a successful career as a Hollywood actress before making the slow transition into the adult industry. She has been a guest onGood Morning America,Entertainment Tonight, and more. Her writing has appeared onThe Daily Beast.Rated Xis her first book. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @MaitlandWard.