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The Essence Total Makeover: Body, Beauty, Spirit

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This is a great read! There is so much helpful information that I predict that it wll become the "Bible" for beauty and well being for all black females in the 21st century. The author gives clear, concise and well thought ideas and concepts that are applicable in every day life regardless if you are 21 or 71. I urge all my sisters to buy two, one for themselves to keep and one for whoever sees that they have it because for sure they will try to grab it.

Finally a book that celebrates the beauty of Black women in every shape, size, and shade. This book, filled with stunning photographs of beautiful Black women, offers practical advice on hair care, skin care, nutrition, exercise, and self-care. Not just a cosmetic make-over, but a total body make-over. There are recipes and tips for creating a luxurious in-home spa environment with ingredients you may already have in you home. It's like having the indispensible information in every issue of Essence, right at your finger tips.

I have never seen a book bursting with such glorious images of sisters of all shapes and sizes, hues and ages. This is a book to proudly display on your coffee table, if it weren't for the fact that it's so chockful of information you'll want to use in the bathroom and on the go. True to the spirit of Essence, the advice covers all aspects of beauty, from food and exercise and makeup to mental and spiritual health. Every proud black woman should have this book on her shelf!

The Essence Total Makeover book is wonderful. It provides all kinds of insights into black skin and hair care. The illustrations and pictures are great. I have always had questions about my skin and how to care for it. I have finally found the answers to my skin and make-up care questions. Thank you, Essence, for writing a beauty book for African American women.

The book is well written and unlike most books I've read, incorporates a multifaceted approach to self improvement. It teaches us to love appreciate and ourselves unconditionally, celebrating our beauty both inside and out. I disagree, however, with some of the advice found in the last chapter of the book on "spiritual power". Although the tips are well-intended, I believe they strayed too far in the religious direction. According to this book, one must know that God's "a given" and the truth that "We are all connected to the omnipotent, omnipresence called the Creator." In my opinion, this book could have remained more secular in this respect.

I love this book as well as the other Essence book for its wonderful tips and display of black beauty. I do agree with SConte about the last chapter, not every person is Christian and their spiritual section strayed a little too far from the book's intended purpose. Other than that i do think this is a must have book for black women, even if it just sits on the coffee table.

Finally a will written and thought out book for a person thats in the dark. A informative book that gives you your own spa at home. Complete with a little spirit and fitness for the soul. It has all the advice of a big sister. Thank You For Time You Put Into This Grreat Book!

this book is hot for African American women, I love the hair and makeup tips, at home pedicures, cooking and what to do about skin issues.