Questions About Body of Truth: How Science, History, and Culture Drive Our Obsession with Weight -- and What We Can Do about It

by Harriet Brown (Goodreads Author)

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I heard this was a great book, but I wondered if it would also apply to men since there are so many references to women? Being a male that struggles with weight, self-acceptance, and body issues, I wanted to check with the group before purchasing the book for my Kindle.

Christina Yes it applies to ALL people as it gives an overview of why our current outlook on weight is a messed up way of trying to achieve health. It targets w…moreYes it applies to ALL people as it gives an overview of why our current outlook on weight is a messed up way of trying to achieve health. It targets women more since they are bombarded with media that pushes them to look thinner, but the author acknowledges mens struggles too. In the end, this is a must for anyone who assumes that fat=unhealthy(less)

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