Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and StorytellingBy weaving practical insights and exercises through a rich tapestry of multicultural myths, ancient legends, and folktales, Anita Johnston helps the millions of women preoccupied with their weight discover and address the issues behind their negative attitudes toward food. |
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User Review - amaraduende - LibraryThingWow, this book has 5 stars from so many people. I just didn't enjoy it. The writing is dull and repetitive, although there are a few nice thoughts hidden in it. The stories she retells are famous and ... Read full review
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User Review - mroman - LibraryThingOne of the best books I have read about Eating Disorders. It combines storytelling with metaphores involving women, food, weight and ones body. Read full review
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| Title | Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling |
| Author | Anita Johnston, Ph.D. |
| Publisher | Gurze Books, 2010 |
| ISBN | 0936077603, 9780936077604 |
| Length | 224 pages |
| Subjects | › › Psychology / Psychopathology / Eating Disorders Self-Help / Eating Disorders & Body Image Social Science / Feminism & Feminist Theory |
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