Well Rounded [Hardcover]

Catherine Lippincott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1997

A lifestyle program for achieving self-acceptance and self-love provides methods for improving the quality of life as presented by a model for large-sized clothing lines, from no-nonsense self-assessment to living life fully every day. Tour.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In three unique approaches, these books convince their readers to accept and enjoy their size 14-plus bodies. True Beauty is an autobiographical account of Emme, "the world's leading plus-size model." Her well-written story captivates the reader and presents a wonderful example of how a large woman can learn to be healthy, successful, and happy. This book is enjoyable and will appeal to those who like to read a story. In Well Rounded, Lippincott, another successful plus-size model, devises eight steps to follow to become happy with life in a large body. From accepting and enjoying your size (step 1), through getting to know your body (3) and assessing your body's strengths and weaknesses (4) to a discussion of movement and exercise (8), her advice is both practical and esteem-building. Each step includes a toolbox of activities to perform. This book will appeal to those who want an outline or guide explaining how to achieve their goal. Therapist Erdman (Nothing To Lose, HarperSanFrancisco, 1995) presents ideas to help women accept and enjoy their large bodies. Each page consists of an idea, a brief paragraph describing that idea, an affirmation, and an activity. This book will appeal to those who are searching for an ongoing program of development and reinforcement. All three books include sections for recommended readings and resources. Each will appeal to a different kind of reader, though True Beauty and Well Rounded may be best formatted for libraries.?Elizabeth Caulfield Felt, Washington State Univ. Lib., Pullman
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Review

Linda Gillan Griffin Houston Chronicle This author helps women accept themselves as they are.

Lisa Faye Kaplan The Salt Lake Tribune Well Rounded aims to teach readers how to be comfortable in the skin they're in regardless of the size.

Sharon Thompson Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Women who hate January because they think they must go on a diet will love Catherine Lippincott. She's 5 feet 10 inches tall and wears a size 16 -- and she is happy with the way she looks. To help others feel that way she's written Well Rounded.

B.J. Foreman Cincinnati Post Well Rounded... is not a diet book. It does, however, contain the sine qua non for successful dieting -- the path to loving oneself.

Star News (West Covina, CA) An enlightened approach to self-acceptance....

Big Beautiful Woman magazine Well Rounded is jam-packed With good ideas on how to become more size-accepting...you won't be disappointed.

Library Journal Unique....her advice is both practical and esteem-building. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Atria (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671545086
• ISBN-13: 978-0671545086
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,415,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No matter what your gender, this book can help transform you, October 6, 1999

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Jim Cartmell (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Well Rounded (Paperback)

I'm a Gay man of large size (6'4", 210-220 pounds) and I related to Ms. Lippencott's struggle with yo-yo dieting and learning to appreciate her unique body. Her 8 Steps are very useful regardless of gender, and the "Toolbox" exercises are a great way to learn to reassess one's view of one's body and immediately begin to see a more positive image. They are effective when put into practice, and the book is a relative fast read -- and re-read.

I found this book more transforming than some others I've read because the author is truly focused on the reader, it seems, not her own story. She taps her own experience to make practical points, and conveys "no B.S." sincerity in her efforts to support and affirm the reader.

I feared this might be a "makeover" book with a smattering of broadly useful information (thought I could always pass it along to a woman friend). It's really the opposite -- largely helpful information for any person of size with just some specific tips for women only. If you want to explore accepting yourself as you are, this is as good a place as any to start the journey.

Also, guys, there aren't books for us out there directly on this subject -- don't pass up this one. Self image is one problem we can all share.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Stellar fashion advice for Big Gals, too much schmaltz, June 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Well Rounded (Hardcover)

'Well Rounded' makes a good-hearted attempt to boost large women's self-esteem and fashion sense. I love the dressing advice -- finding a uniform and sticking with it has saved me hundreds of dollars and hours of frustrations.

What I find annoying are the lame bits about self-esteem and accepting yourself. It's become a rote line in the emerging field of plus-sized books. Don't get me wrong -- I believe we need all the encouragement and support we can get -- but it seemed cookie-cuttered. It didn't seem very personal.

If you're look for fat-positive stories of success, stick to 'Wake up!, I'm Fat' by Camryn Manheim. She actually explores her relationships, emotions and motivations more. But if you'd like some light-hearted fashion advice and some well-meant plattitude, then this is a good book to pick up. It has earned a permanent place in my library, but mostly for the practical fashion advice.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty from the inside first!, January 16, 2001

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zeni (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Well Rounded (Paperback)

Being a model, Catherine Lippencott shares rich insight about the fashion industry. She strives to shatter the intimidating, mythical "beauty standards" that Madison Avenue has helped to create. I appreciate that Lippencott encourages readers to accept their bodies. The body image exercises are very good.

While raising one's self-esteem may be more complex for many than what is implied in Lippencott's eight steps, a well-rounded woman may well be on her way. Sometimes a person just needs a few tools (postivie affirmations, body image exercises) to reach a level of new-found confidence. I have also benefited from the relaxation exercises.

Lippencott encourages readers to look within first before taking drastic external measures to boost self-esteem. Although she talks about clothing/fashion later, it's the first part of the book that holds the most importance.