Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (777 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0936077360 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
By 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.
"Read it in the light of the moon and the inner wisdom you find will be worth the lost sleep!" -- -National Eating Disorders Organization newsletter"This beautifully-written book sheds new light on struggles with eating and offers hope for all who want to be free." -- -Kim Chernin author of The Hungry Self"This book is a gift to all women who struggle for true nourishment!" -- -Christiane Northrup, M.D. author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
Thank you, Dr. Johnston. This is a deeply insightful book that speaks to women with disordered eating of all types and severities. I've found that one of the most terrifying aspects of living with an eating disorder is the sense of stark isolation from others that we feel, fueled by the powerful. Ace said There are a lot of interesting concepts in this book. There are a lot of interesting concepts in this book, however it's a little fringe for me. The out of balance male and female energy in a person was just to much for me to handle.. This book lifted my spirits when I needed it most S. Smith I feel compelled to share with potential readers of Anita Johnston's EATING IN THE LIGHT OF THE MOON how much this book has helped me on my recovery from bulimia. As a woman with an eating disorder, let me assure that the path to recovery is a long difficult journey, but
Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice who specializes in women's issues and eating disorders. Johnston lives with her husband and two daughters in Kailua, Hawaii. Dr. She co-founded the Anorexia and Bulimia Center of Hawaii in 1982 and lectures widely.