Bodylove: Learning to Like Our Looks and Ourselves -- A Practical Guide for Women (Paperback)

by Rita Freedman (Author) "Yes, I do think I'm attractive," she says confidently into the microphone..." (more)
Key Phrases: natural weight range, body loathing, ornamental woman, Bodylove Survey, Vicki Stern, Miss America (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"An insightful guide...Any woman who has ever looked in the mirror and sighed should find it helpful." -- --Mary Ellen Donovan, co-author of Women & Self-Esteem --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"I strongly recommend this book to their women clients who are working on body image problems. In fact, most women could benefit from reading Bodylove."
— Elayne Saltzberg, Women in Psychology newsletter

“Bodylove lends itself to several uses – a self-help approach, a workbook for therapist and client, and even a supervision tool for clinicians to explore personal issues."
— Denise Clark, MA, National Anorexic Aid Society newsletter

"An insightful guide… Any woman who has ever looked in the mirror and sighed should find it helpful."
— Mary Ellen Donovan, co-author of Women and Self-Esteem

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Gurze Books; 2nd edition (August 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936077433
• ISBN-13: 978-0936077437
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #443,077 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Right to Like My Looks, October 30, 2002

By	Catherine Wardner (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

In Bodylove, Dr. Freedman most astutely points out all that is right with our looks, which, as women, is the antithesis of what we internalize via media advertizing. The need to get us to invest in a negative self image is directly correlated to their need to get us to invest in their products. I hope every women will read and incorporate Rita Freedman's healthy new stance toward ourselves and Madison Avenue.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bodylove, January 7, 2008

By	L. J. Schlichting - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not completeyly the book I expected, but it had some really interesting information. I though eating disorders were only for those who were overly thin, I have learned different. It's helping me look at my body in a whole different light. For those of us who have a hard time accepting our bodies it's definately a good read.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not very uplifting, but ok, December 1, 2008

By	F. Young - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was looking for a book that made me feel really good about myself and that would help me to accept my weight. It didn't really do that though. It was not uplifting and I did not feel any better about myself after. It did have a lot of good and interesting history and information though. It is definitely not sweet and sappy let's feel good about ourselves book. It's a very frank and realistic book, which may be right for some. If I had the choice again, I would only buy it if it were a really good deal. For example, if it were available used for less than a dollar or two.