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I Am Beautiful: A Celebration of Women in Their Own Words

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This book is filled with photographs and words that proclaim the beauty of over 500 women who contributed to this project, and if you think that big boobs and a tight ass are what beauty is all about, these women will definitely challenge your assumptions. Beauty is defined here as recovery from cancer, as breaking the cycle of abuse, as embracing a cultural heritage. Like me, you will probably find some pages that validate your own concerns about beauty even while you are confronted with an entirely new perspective on an age-old ideal. So, ok, I'm still not thrilled with the current size of my thighs, but after reading (and re-reading) I Am Beautiful, I am finding a whole new way to look in the mirror

I found myself wanting to know all the women in this book. Ordinary, strong, proud women. The photos are revealing and personal -- the writing even more so. I would recommend this book to anyone who wishes, or needs, to join a growing coterie of women for whom self-image is based on strength and vision rather than mass media hype.

This book was excellent. It was an easy read, inspiring, and uplifting. I hope they come out with a second book. I would recommend this book to every woman. I even think a lot of high-school age girls would get something good from it.

If you always look to Hollywood for beauty, one day, you'll wind up very unhappy. No one can stay young forever, no matter how much we could try. And one day, we'll all die too. Sigh. Being a human, being a woman, sometimes hurts because beauty matters so much. This book was nice because it also showcased other forms of beauty. Beauty that others also appreciate. Reminded me of a neighbor that I can't recall her looks so much as the love she gave when she made the most delicous pies you ever tasted. Black raspberry, lemon meringue, cherry... it wasn't just the amazing taste. It was the love and the beauty that went into each bite. Reminded me of times when a person you don't know does something kind or loving, and for a second you bond with them only to never see them again - a cosmic temporary connection. Celestine Proficy was interesting in this type of a way too. Where you can step back from a person and see their ora. Some people give off the "you can't run away from me fast enough" vibe. Others "the I wish I could spend every moment of my life around you" vibe. Beauty is more than physical, although the physical is first and most obvious to many. In this book, each woman, in her own way, showed beauty. There were photographs to go along with each woman's story.

This book is a wonderful inspiration to women. It is a truthful and simple book. Each entry is unique and wonderful to hear. I was so inspired when I read it I sent a copy to all my closest women friends and family. This sends a wonderful message about self-esteem. I would encourage any woman to have this book. We should all celebrate the fact that we are beautiful in our own way!

Teen girls are faced with being the "ideal" girl, what everyone in the magazines looks like. But this book shows that beauty isn't only on the outside, but on the inside as well. "I Am Beatutiful" is a wonderful book and I think all girls who feel disapointed about what they look like an d who they are should read this. It will really make you feel alot better about yourself.

This book brought me to tears because it reminded me that there is beauty in everyday things.That just looking at another woman doesn't always tell her whole story, where she's been, where she is now and most of all where she hopes to go. I will never look at another person the same way.

I just love this book, I love sharing it with my female friends and watching their faces glow as they read it. It nearly brings me to tears over and over. It's very simple. A collection of photos of ordinary (but extraordinary!) women who think they are beautiful, and why. If I could afford to, I'd buy it for every woman I know.

This is a remarkable book! I bought a copy for every woman I'm close to and I wish I had a stack of 'em to give out more. A perfect read when you're feeling not-so-beautiful or when you just want a reminder that you're not alone in this world. ALL types of women contribute to the book which, to me, is its strength. It's the kind of book you wish you had in your adolescence. I also had the pleasure of seeing both editors speak at a book signing this spring. If you hear they're in your area, GO!

This book allows you to freeze all of your "right now" decisions and makes big problems seem so small. There is no secret to life. The secret is to live, enjoying all God has blessed you with and yearning to share all of your knowledge, experiences, relationships and life's lessons with all who will listen. This book reaches into your heart and makes you feel whole by living vicariously through the beauty of others who have acknowledged life's "secret"