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The Mass Market Woman: Defining Yourself As a Person in a World That Defines You by Your Appearance [Hardcover]

Linda, M.D. McBryde (Author)
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The Mass Market Woman is a courageous and insightful book that brings much needed attention to our cultural attitudes toward women's bodies. Linda McBryde's impassioned plea for recognition of our true physical beauty and intrinsic worth is an excellent resource for mothers, teachers, or anyone who works with women or young girls. -- Sandra Martz, editor of I Am Becoming the Woman I've Wanted

Yes, yes, yes! This book is a must read if you are struggling to accept the God-given physical features you were blessed with. -- Diane Y. Chapman, talk radio show host and author of A Woman's Tale, Everywoman's Celebration of Life.

From the Back Cover

When Will Women Feel Satisfied with Their Looks?

Television, movies, fashion ads, and magazines continually remind us of the "ideal" female look- it's the Mass Market Woman. She's young, pretty, very thin and she's everywhere. Why does our culture insist that women and girls worry so much about appearance?

Do young and beautiful people really get more out of life?
Our beauty-obsessed culture says they do.

Does it make sense to worry about looking older?
The beauty product ads say it does.

Will being thin and fashionable bring you love or happiness?
The mass market says it can.

Women don't have to think this way!

In this insightful and inspiring book you will learn:

How to resist the subtle messages in beauty product advertising.
How to base your self-image on values unrelated to appearance.
Why you should get the Beauty Culture out of your bedroom!
How Beautiful Fitness may prevent you from achieving good health.
How to avoid using self-criticism as female bonding.
And much more!


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Crowded Hour Pr; 1st edition (June 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1893070069
  • ISBN-13: 978-1893070066
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,782,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it., November 4, 1999
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This review is from: The Mass Market Woman: Defining Yourself As a Person in a World That Defines You by Your Appearance (Hardcover)
This book is so friendly to read. I really liked the personal tone of the writing and the stories. I've been struggling with the changes of my body after childbirth and this book really helped me to realize that there are many things more important than worrying about my body.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book., October 7, 1999
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This review is from: The Mass Market Woman: Defining Yourself As a Person in a World That Defines You by Your Appearance (Hardcover)
I heard the author on NPR and ordered the book. I can't stop reading it. This is the first book I've read that explains reasons why women feel bad about their appearance and then gives ways to feel better instead of just telling us to exercise more or diet more. A great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book., October 6, 1999
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I love this book. I've felt so bad for so long about my body and this book made me realize how much I've been missing. I wish I read it as a teenager.
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The feeling that we need to look better or lose weight can easily take on exaggerated importance in our lives. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mass market woman, beauty propaganda, appearance discrimination
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The Mass Market Woman, Seek Self-Acceptance, Understand the Beauty Culture, Enjoy Healthy Self-Improvement, Stop Self-Criticism, Remember Your Values, Beautiful Fitness, Beauty Culture
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