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Summary: Get over it already
Review: I listened to the audio version of this and all I have to say about that is 'read the book' if you are interested in this.
The book is read by the author and her voice is enough to send you into a chocolate eclair binge. Breathy, Monotone yet childish (like that obnoxious commercial, "I'm the one that's growing, daaaadddddd"). Every word over-pronounced. You could imagine her twisting her mouth to exaggerate her pronunciations ... agghhh!!!
As far as content, it's right up Dr. Phil's alley. What credentials does this woman have other than being in Oprah? It was OK - more about the skeletons in her closet than help to others.
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Summary: WELL, PERHAPS NOT QUITE AS WONDERFUL AS THE OTHERS
Review: I think Geneen could have stopped after the first four chapters. After that, the correlation between emotions and eating became increasingly obscured. Perhaps it was because I read "Breaking Free" and "Why Weight" first and those two books are the indisputable champs of that topic. Perhaps it was because Ward and June Cleaver raised the five of us. Or perhaps I just had a newer outlook toward food at the time this book arrived from Amazon. Whatever the reason, I do believe I am objective when I say, "if you can only buy two Roth books, buy the others first." PS...an update on progress from the first two books...they are everything they promised, now four weeks later and 11 pounds lighter. Trust me...they are worth the price of admission!
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Summary: Absolutely Amazing book
Review: I was REALLY disappointed in this book, and I recommend that you not buy it. It was all about her, her romantic relationships, and her friends and aquaintences. This book tought me nothing.For a great book on how to stop compulsive eating, I HIGHLY recommend The Taming Of The Chew by Denise Lamothe.
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Summary: It's all about Geneen
Review: I was REALLY disappointed in this book, and I recommend that you not buy it. It was all about her, her romantic relationships, and her friends and aquaintences. This book tought me nothing. For a great book on how to stop compulsive eating, I HIGHLY recommend The Taming Of The Chew by Denise Lamothe.
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Summary: Great for first-time self-help readers
Review: I've enjoyed this book. It was recommended to me with the claim that it "reads like a novel." That it does. There are examples of the author's experiences of life as well as people she has helped through her "Breaking Free" workshops. An important theme in this book is that compulsive eating can be cured because it is a symptom of deeper difficulties. Although at times the tone tends to be typical of self-help books, there is valuable information that those having problems with compulsive eating, as well as other things (alcohol, over-working, etc). There are many truths in this book worth finding.
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Summary: Great for first-time self-help readers
Review: I've enjoyed this book. It was recommended to me with the claim that it "reads like a novel." That it does. There are examples of the author's experiences of life as well as people she has helped through her "Breaking Free" workshops. An important theme in this book is that compulsive eating can be cured because it is a symptom of deeper difficulties. Although at times the tone tends to be typical of self-help books, there is valuable information that those having problems with compulsive eating, as well as other things (alcohol, over-working, etc). There are many truths in this book worth finding.
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Summary: Outstanding - #1 must read
Review: Must-read for anybody who had a difficult childhood. Even though the title and some references are to eating disorders, it's relevant and helpful for any addictions or indeed life and relationship problems that result from a painful past. Very entertaining and easy reading, while making the difficult emotions and consequences very real. Thus true healing, understanding and transformation result, not just intellectual knowing. It's a joy to read, an absolute keeper and I only wish her title and references to eating disorders hadn't put me off reading it when it was first very highly recommended to me 10 years ago. If you could only read 1 book, this should be it even if you had a great childhood as it will help you understand and deal with others who didn't.
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Summary: The one book which helped me control my eating habits!!!
Review: Over the years I've read many many books about compulsive eating. But nothing ever helped me discover why I was over eating. Ms Roth helped me understand the underlying cause of my compulsive eating behavior. Thank You !! Now I've stopped comforting myself with food and discovered better and more productive ways to comfort myself.
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Summary: Finally someone who understands
Review: Roth doesn't just tell you to diet and exercise--in fact, she tells you not to! As she tells the story of her own struggles to get past her abusive childhood, and to become able to trust and enjoy her relationship with her boyfriend (who later becomes her husband), she shows us how we use food to make ourselves feel better, and why we become so dependent on it. She talks about how hard it is to enjoy the good things without trying to sabotage them, which is something I did without realizing I did it. (My wonderful boyfriend is really glad I read this book!) Though our stories are very different, I saw myself in many of her actions. I never realized that my problems with food, my series of troubled relationships, and events from my childhood (and adulthood) were so connected. This book doesn't just help you lose weight, it helps you change your habits, heal your past and accept good things in your life. I especially reccommend it for everyone who sneaks to the fridge every time you feel depressed, overwhelmed or hurt.
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Summary: Straightforward and honest, refreshing
Review: The author brings a fresh and honest perspective to this subject. I could relate to many ideas within her book. A great read.
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