Publisher's Synopsis
Advance Praise for The Body Myth "This book can save your life! In a bold and honest analysis, Dr. Margo Maine and Joe Kelly offer a beautiful balance of truth and inspiration that invites you to release yourself from the trappings of the Body Myth and come home to your magnificent self." —Jeanine C. Cogan, Ph.D., Policy Director of the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action "Delve into this no–nonsense call for liberation from the Body Myth to personal freedom. You will emerge well informed and want to spread the word!" —Emme, supermodel, bestselling author of True Beauty and Life′s Little Emergencies, and Chair of the National Eating Disorders Association′s Ambassador′s Council "Margo Maine and Joe Kelly have written a must–read. This book says what so many women are feeling but don′t dare say, and offers responsible guidance and help for those who don′t dare ask. The Body Myth puts it all on the table with incredible intelligence, compassion, and support." —Lynn Grefe, CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association "It′s high time America recognized that compulsive eating and dieting are not just problems for the young. We have Margo Maine and Joe Kelly to thank for this wise and compassionate guide to liberation from the Body Myth—at any age." —Aimee Liu, author of Solitaire "The Body Myth exposes the multiple stresses in our current culture that contribute to eating disorders and then describes what women can do to become empowered in the world." —Pauline S. Powers, M.D., President of the Eating Disorders Association "This is a very, very important book. The authors authoritatively identify the problems and then offer informed solutions. It is a landmark publication that will be useful to both sufferers and professionals working in the field of eating disorders." —Craig L. Johnson, Ph.D., founder and Director of the Eating Disorders Program at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital
