by Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite
Mariner, 2020. 352 pages. Nonfiction
"Positive body image isn’t believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks."
Our beauty-obsessed world perpetuates the idea that happiness, health, and ability to be loved are dependent on how we look, but Kite and Kite offer an alternative vision with an action plan to reconnect with your whole self and free yourself from the constraints of self-objectification. From media consumption to health and fitness to self-reflection and self-compassion, Kite and Kite share powerful and practical advice that goes beyond “body positivity” to help readers develop body image resilience. In the process, they show how facing your feelings of body shame or embarrassment can become a catalyst for personal growth.
I was gifted a copy of this book by the husband of one of my book club gals, and I'm so grateful he did. This book truly changed my life and helped me to begin addressing some of the long-standing issues I have had with body image. Although it is written for a female audience, it is tremendously beneficial for anyone dealing with body image and/or dysmorphia issues, regardless of gender.